Grants for Grassroots Organizations

Last updated October 9, 2026

Grantable tracks 492 active grants for grassroots organizations in its free grants database, drawn from state and 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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New England Grassroots Fund: SEED Grant New England Grassroots Environment Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The New England Grassroots Fund offers SEED Grants to support community-driven projects in New England, particularly those initiated by groups with limited resources and experience.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Earth Rising Foundation Grants Earth Rising Foundation · Foundation Not published · $200 – $20K The Earth Rising Foundation Grants provide financial support ranging from $200 to $20,000 for grassroots climate initiatives.	Not published	$200 – $20K
Phoebus Criminal Justice Initiative Grant Bread and Roses Community Fund · Foundation Not published · $4K – $8K The Phoebus Criminal Justice Initiative Grant, provided by the Bread & Roses Community Fund, supports organizations engaged in community organizing for criminal justice reform.	Not published	$4K – $8K
Youth Healing Project Mini Grants King County Department of Community and Human Services · State Not published · $10K The Youth Healing Project Mini Grants, funded by the King County Department of Community and Human Services, empower young leaders aged 14-24 in King County to tackle mental health challenges.	Not published	$10K
Members 1st Charitable Foundation Grant Members 1ST Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Members 1st Charitable Foundation Grant supports local grassroots organizations in South Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania, aiming to enhance their strength, health, and financial stability.	Not published	Up to $10K
Wean Foundation: Resident Engagement Grants The Raymond John Wean Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Wean Foundation's Resident Engagement Grants aim to boost community engagement by funding grassroots organizations in Warren and Youngstown.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Strategic Impact Grants United Way Quad Cities · Foundation Not published · $2.9M United Way Quad Cities awarded $2.9 million in grants to 54 local nonprofits, grassroots organizations and others through the Strategic Impact Grants program.	Not published	$2.9M
AJMMI: Social Justice Fund Grant Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The A.J. Muste Memorial Institute's Social Justice Fund Grant supports grassroots activist projects in the U.S. and abroad, focusing on those with limited funding access.	Not published	Up to $10K
Fourth Generation Grants The Minneapolis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Civic Engagement Fund Nebraska Civic Engagement Table · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides funding to nonprofit members for their civic engagement initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Spark Grants Greater Tacoma Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Spark Grants support creative, grassroots community initiatives and projects that build community in Pierce County.	Not published	Varies
Trust for Civic Life: Civic Experiment Grant Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Civic Experiment Grant by the Trust for Civic Life supports innovative, community-driven projects aimed at enhancing civic engagement. It focuses on rural areas, empowering local leaders to tackle challenges collaboratively.	Not published	Up to $25K
MCN Voter Engagement Grants Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K MCN offers grants to support nonprofit organizations conducting voter engagement work in Minnesota, including voter registration, combating misinformation, and encouraging voting participation.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Small Grants for Smart Growth Vermont Natural Resources Council · State Not published · Up to $150K Provides seed money for catalyzing community-based initiatives related to smart growth.	Not published	Up to $150K
SJF: Seed Grants Social Justice Fund Northwest · Foundation Not published · $5K The SJF Seed Grants provide $5,000 in funding to support new and emerging groups focused on community organizing in ID, MT, OR, WA, or WY.	Not published	$5K
Anthony Grassroots Prize The Rose Foundation for Communities the Environment · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: In 2025 the Anthony Grassroots Prize will be by invitation only and will not be an open process. The Anthony Grassroots Environmental Prize was established in 1999 by environmental activist Juliette Anthony.	Not published	Varies
Marlborough Greater Together Community Fund Grant Hartford Foundation for Public Giving · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Marlborough Greater Together Community Fund Grant, established by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, offers $100,000 to support community-driven projects in Marlborough.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Urgent Response Grants Haymarket People's Fund Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K All grantees must complete a follow-up report summarizing:	Rolling	Up to $5K
Training Mini-Grant Program The McCune Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The McCune Foundation's Training Mini-Grants support grassroots organizations in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties that empower marginalized populations to effect systemic change.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Proposition 68 Technical Assistance Grant California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Varies The Proposition 68 Technical Assistance Program by the California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy allocates up to 10% of its funds for aiding disadvantaged communities.	Not published	Varies
LGBTQ+ Equality Fund PlusOnePlusOnePlusOne · Foundation Not published · Varies PLUS1's LGBTQ+ Equality Fund supports grassroots organizations defending and advancing equal rights for members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as those providing inclusive care and community.	Not published	Varies
Rapid Response Program Fund Grant Elmina B Sewall Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Rapid Response Program Fund, managed by the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation, addresses urgent needs of organizations in Maine. It supports community-based initiatives focused on equity, particularly for marginalized groups.	Not published	Up to $10K
Reimagining Rural Grant Montana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We cultivate a culture of giving so Montana communities can flourish. Here at the Montana Community Foundation, we care about Montana.	Not published	Varies
PFF Small Grants Pincus Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Small Grants may help establish new relationships, allowing PFF to learn more about how well an organization's goals align with our own and possibly elevate our support level.	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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