Grants for Grassroots Organizations provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Overview Mission Rainforest Action Network preserves forests, protects the climate and upholds human rights by challenging corporate power and systemic injustice through frontline partnerships and…
Climate Justice Organizing Fund Focus: Grassroots community organizing for climate justice Geographic Scope: Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Camden counties Status:…
Climate Justice Organizing Fund - Track One: Capacity Building and Strategy Development Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bread & Roses Community Fund Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: February 12,…
Climate Justice Organizing Fund - Track Two – Implementing a Climate Justice Organizing Strategy Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bread & Roses Community Fund Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated:…
CNN Small Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Northeast Neighbors Amount: US $1,000 - US $4,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The CNN Small Grants Program, now in its 16th year, empowers…
Collaborative Impact Grant Funder: Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC) Program Type: Pilot program launched summer 2024 Geographic Scope: New York City (all five boroughs) - one…
Communities in Action Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jackson Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Communities in Action Grant Program, funded…
Community & Civic Leadership – Collective Power & Policy Change Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Chicago Community Trust Amount: US $25,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary…
Community Action Fund Overview: The Community Action Fund (CAF) provides modest, urgent response funding to direct action and frontline organizing across Turtle Island (North America) and related…
Community Action Fund Overview: The Community Action Fund (CAF) provides modest, urgent response funding to direct action and frontline organizing across Turtle Island (North America) and related…
Community Action Grants - Movement- and Power-Building Status: ACTIVE Funder: Silicon Valley Community Foundation Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Community Action Grants - Movement- and…
Community Affiliates Network (CAN) Mini-Grants Overview: The Woodson Center awards mini-grants through its Community Affiliates Network (CAN) to support local grassroots organizations and social…
Community Based Organization Fund Overview: Issues grants to community organizations for organizing campaigns and self-help efforts. Geographic Scope: National Focus Areas: - Community organizing…
Community Care Fund Overview: Pride Foundation's Community Care Fund provides critical funding to organizations building stronger, safer communities for LGBTQ+ youth, adults, and families. Geographic…
Community Change Grants Organization: America Walks Inc Program Type: Annual grant program supporting grassroots community projects Overview The Community Change Grants program aims to provide…
Community Connections Grant (previously Community Action Project Grant) Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Hampton Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Community…
Community Drivers Program Funder: Copperhead Charities, Inc. / Valspar Championship (in conjunction with Tampa Bay Times) Geographic Scope: Tampa Bay area, Florida Program Type: Recognition and…
Community Empowerment Small Grants (CESGs) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Muskegon County Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Community Empowerment…
Community Food Solutions Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way Of Southwestern Pennsylvania Last Updated: May 22, 2025 Summary The Community Food Solutions Grant offered by United Way of…
Community Grant Funder: Windham Endowment for Community (NH, US) Geographic Scope: Windham, New Hampshire Overview: A grant program offered by the Windham Endowment for Community to support local…