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.
Community Responsive Grants (Otto Bremer Trust) Funder: Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Contact: Chelsie Hansen-Stratton Email: inquiry@smifoundation.org Phone: (507) 455-3215 Address: 525…
Community Solutions Grants Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Status: Multi-year initiative launched May 2025 Geographic Scope: Memphis and Mid-South region Focus Areas: - Community…
Community Stories (Formerly California Story Fund) Geographic Scope: California, United States Organization: California Humanities Overview Community Stories is an ongoing story-gathering effort to…
Community Sustaining Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Sustaining Fund (CSF) of Thurston County Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Community Sustaining Fund…
Community Vision Fund- Visionary Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary Overview NOTE:…
Community-Led Grants Status: Semi-annual cycles (Fall and Spring); Spring 2026 cycle is now closed Geographic Scope: Evanston, Illinois Purpose: Community-led grantmaking approach that places power…
Competitive Grant Programs: Open Door Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Cape Cod Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Cape Cod Foundation's 2025 Open Door…
Conservation Alliance Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Conservation Alliance Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 25, 2025 Summary The Conservation Alliance Grants program is currently under…
Core Fund Status: Active, ongoing grant program Geographic Scope: Worldwide (initially open to organizations globally; refined focus over time) Focus Areas: - Solar energy access projects -…
Corridors Neighborhood Enhancement Match Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Corridors Neighborhood Enhancement Match…
Corridors of Opportunity: National Night Out Mini-Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Charlotte Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Corridors of Opportunity: National…
Corry Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Corry Community Foundation Amount: More than US $3,500 Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The Corry Community Foundation, established in…
Corry Community Foundation Mini Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Corry Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Corry Community Foundation Mini Grants…
COVID Community Response Grants Program Status: Past program (launched in 2020 during COVID-19 pandemic) Geographic Scope: North Carolina and South Carolina, covering 96 cities Overview: Southern…
COVID-19 Grassroots Justice Fund Status: Completed (first grantees announced, more funding continuing) Description: A one-time fund created in partnership with multiple organizations to support…
COVID-19 Rebuilding Fund Grants Funder: United Way Quad Cities Geographic Scope: Quad Cities (Scott and Rock Island counties) Program Period: July 2020 - at least mid-2021 Overview: United Way Quad…
Cream City Foundation: Community Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cream City Foundation Inc Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary The Cream City Foundation's…
Creative Community Solutions Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bush Foundation Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Creative Community Solutions Grant Program,…
Creative Space Access Grant Program Funder: High Point Arts Council (HPAC) Program Type: In-kind venue space grant (not direct financial support) Geographic Scope: Guilford County, NC Overview: A…
Creators of Culture Administrators: CultureSource Funders: The Kresge Foundation, Erb Family Foundation, Hudson-Webber Foundation (original program); Kresge Foundation, Erb Family Foundation, Rocket…