Grants for Grassroots Organizations

Last updated October 9, 2026

Grantable tracks 492 active grants for grassroots organizations in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 17 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 299 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 492; from 340 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $5,000–$33K
Total listed funding: $25.2M; across 299 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 18; 28 with a published date

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OMYF Micro Grants Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The OMYF Micro Grants program, initiated by the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation, aims to support small organizations dedicated to enhancing the lives of youth in Central Florida.	Not published	Up to $10K
The Environmental Fund of Texas: Tier 1 - Grassroots / Startup Grant The Environmental Fund of Texas · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Environmental Fund of Texas offers Tier 1 grants aimed at grassroots organizations and educational institutions for projects that promote conservation and environmental stewardship.	Not published	Up to $3K
VCF: Spark Connecting Community Grant The Vermont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Vermont Community Foundation's Spark Connecting Community Grant supports grassroots projects that enhance social capital and community connections in Vermont.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Climate Action Fund Grant Rainforest Action Network · Foundation Not published · Varies Rainforest Action Network preserves forests, protects the climate and upholds human rights by challenging corporate power and systemic injustice through frontline partnerships and strategic campaigns.	Not published	Varies
Corridors Neighborhood Enhancement Match Grant Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government · Foundation Not published · Varies The Corridors Neighborhood Enhancement Match Grant, funded by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, aims to enhance the aesthetic and functional qualities of community corridors in Lexington.	Not published	Varies
Sea-Changers: Main Grants Sea-Changers · Foundation Not published · £500 - £2,500 Sea-Changers is a UK charity dedicated to marine conservation, offering one-off grants to charities and not-for-profit organizations.	Not published	£500 - £2,500
OCJ Policy, Community, and Consumer Grants Oregon Consumer Justice · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K OCJ takes a community-led approach to realizing consumer justice in Oregon. These grants lessen funding barriers and help strengthen the capacity of organizations to meaningfully improve Oregon's consumer landscape.	Not published	Up to $200K
ADM Board County of Summit: Mini-Grants ADM Board County of Summit · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The County of Summit ADM Board provides a person-centered approach to prevention, treatment, and recovery. In Summit County, no one walks the recovery journey alone.	Not published	Up to $5K
Program/Project Grants (formerly Special Projects) The Cinnabar Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $15K The Cinnabar Foundation provides Program/Project Grants aimed at enhancing conservation efforts in Montana and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.	Not published	$3K – $15K
Crossroads Fund: Community Resilience Fund Grant Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The Crossroads Fund's Community Resilience Fund aims to support grassroots organizations in Chicago as they navigate urgent challenges and advocate for justice.	Not published	$5K – $30K
Community-Led Grants Evanston Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Community-led grantmaking approach that places power in the hands of those most impacted by funding decisions. Channels funds directly to the heart of community needs and priorities.	Not published	Varies
SeedMoney Crowdfunding Competition Denver Urban Gardens · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K	Not published	Up to $1K
Learning to Listen (L2L) - Transparency & Governance Track Filantropia Puerto Rico Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K – $156K Support cross-sectional strengthening of communities' civic engagement by:	Not published	$20K – $156K
Janisha R. Gabriel Movement Protection Fund Solidaire Network Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Janisha R. Gabriel Movement Protection Fund moves resources rapidly and securely to protect frontline organizers facing immediate security threats, while investing in longer-term safety infrastructure.	Rolling	Varies
Birdies For Tampa Bay Charities Copperhead Charities Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.5M A fundraising program aimed at grassroots charities and community organizations.	Not published	Up to $1.5M
Civic Fabric Fund – State & Local Policy Grant The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $30K The Civic Fabric Fund, managed by The Denver Foundation, invites eligible nonprofits to apply for funding to support state and local policy advocacy.	Not published	$15K – $30K
Democratic Philanthropy In Action- Hubert E. Sapp Regular Grant Cycle Southern Partners Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hubert E. Sapp Regular Grant Cycle, by Southern Partners Fund, aims to empower rural communities in the Southeastern U.S. through grassroots leadership and organizing.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Program The Pride Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $70K Pride Foundation's proactive grant fund for grassroots, LGBTQ+ led and focused organizations working across Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.	Not published	$10K – $70K
Seeding Wayne County Grant Program Wayne-Metropolitan Community Action Agency Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $8K The Seeding Wayne County Grant Program, operated by Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency, aims to combat poverty by providing funding to grassroots organizations in Wayne County.	Not published	$1K – $8K
Core Fund Honnold Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation aims to fund organizations using solar energy to create opportunity, increase social equity, and build more resilient communities. Community ownership and leadership are central to the funding philosophy.	Not published	Varies
Resist Grants Resist Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: There are currently no grants available. Please check back soon._ Groups that organize, base build, engage in direct action and cultural organizing.	Not published	Varies
Texas Health Impact Grant Cohort Texas Pride Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Texas Health Impact Grant Cohort, led by the Texas Pride Community Foundation, aims to empower grassroots organizations addressing HIV/AIDS challenges, particularly among Black and Latinx communities.	Not published	Varies
Collaborative Impact Grant Citizens Committee for New York City Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K A new program providing grants to groups of three grantees who partner together to develop and implement collaborative community projects.	Not published	$10K
Tenant and Housing Justice Giving Project Social Justice Fund Northwest · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies

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About grants for grassroots organizations

Grants for grassroots organizations support small, community-led nonprofits doing organizing, mutual aid, advocacy, and direct service close to the people they serve. Because many lack the staff and history that large federal grants require, grassroots groups often rely on community foundations, grassroots-focused intermediaries, and funders such as the Clif Family Foundation that prioritize small budgets and local leadership.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for grassroots organizations award?

Of the 492 grants for grassroots organizations Grantable lists as of October 9, 2026, 299 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $33K. The largest is $2.9M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for grassroots organizations?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Bread and Roses Community Fund (13), Crossroads Fund Inc (11), Social Justice Fund Northwest (11), Headwaters Foundation for Justice (9), and Southern Vision Alliance (8). In all, 340 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for grassroots organizations due?

Of 492 grants listed, 18 accept applications on a rolling basis, 28 have a published upcoming deadline, 106 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 340 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 54% fall in January–March.

What grants are available for grassroots organizations?

Grassroots funding tends to come as smaller project, capacity-building, and general-operating grants, often with simpler applications than large federal programs. Many funders specifically prioritize organizations with modest annual budgets and leadership rooted in the affected community, and some offer rapid-response or seed grants to emerging groups.

Who funds grassroots nonprofits?

Community foundations, grassroots-focused intermediaries, and values-aligned private funders are the most common sources. Funders such as the Clif Family Foundation support small-to-midsize grassroots groups, and a number of social-justice and movement funds exist specifically to move resources to organizations with small budgets and community-based leadership.

How can a grassroots group without grant experience get started?

Begin with local funders and small community or corporate grants that have lighter application requirements, and consider partnering with a fiscal sponsor if you lack 501(c)(3) status. Building relationships with community foundations, documenting your impact, and starting small all help establish the track record that larger funders look for.

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