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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JRCT: Sustainable Future Grant Program Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The JRCT Sustainable Future Grant Program aims to support innovative projects addressing climate change and social injustice.	Not published	Varies
Mccune Foundation: Training Mini-Grants The McCune Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation supports grassroots groups with a strong community base that are addressing critical issues in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties through community organizing strategies.	Not published	Varies
Community Power-Building for Birth and Parenting Justice Grant Program Sistersong Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K A multi-year community-based grant program to strengthen the birth and parenting justice movements. The program supports:	Not published	$25K – $50K
AJ Muste Foundation Rapid Response Grants Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants for the immediate and/or emergency needs of groups involved in grassroots nonviolent activism.	Not published	Varies
Pollination Project Farmed Animal Protection Grant The Pollination Project Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Pollination Project Farmed Animal Protection Grant supports grassroots initiatives focused on the welfare of farmed animals and sustainable food systems.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Community Opportunity Fund: Transformation Grant- Resilience Focus Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Community Opportunity Fund: Resilience Grant, offered by Boreal Waters Community Foundation, supports transformative projects in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin.	Not published	Up to $300K
SPF: The Discretionary Fund Grant Southern Partners Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Southern Partners Fund's Discretionary Fund Grant aims to support grassroots community organizing for social, economic, and environmental justice in the Southeastern United States.	Not published	Up to $4K
Queer Justice Momentum Giving Project Grant Social Justice Fund Northwest · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Queer Justice Momentum Giving Project Grant supports grassroots organizations led by LGBTQIA+ individuals in the Northwest, focusing on combating anti-queer legislation and fostering community resilience.	Not published	Up to $40K
Growing Justice Fund Program Grant Growing Justice Fund · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Fund for Equitable Good Food Procurement is a multi-donor pooled fund driven by the wisdom and experience of funders, farmers and other workers in the food value chain with shared values and vision.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Cream City Foundation: Community Grants Program Cream City Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Cream City Foundation's Community Grants Program aims to uplift the LGBTQ+ community in Southeastern Wisconsin, focusing particularly on people of color and transgender individuals.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Grassroots Exchange Fund Common Counsel Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Small grants program designed to support rapid response networking and collaboration between grassroots social change organizations. Provides quick financial support to grassroots groups during unforeseen changes and opportunities.	Rolling	Varies
Building Community Together (BCT) Community Service Projects Grant Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K C/O Sandusky County Communities Foundation	Rolling	Up to $2K
Community Leaders Grant Citizens Committee for New York City Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K CitizensNYC offers grants to support local leaders, community groups, and grassroots organizations making a difference in their neighborhoods.	Not published	Up to $5K
NICJR Giving Initiative National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform · Foundation Not published · Varies Coalition to Advance Public Safety (CAPS) Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) For CVIPI and other Giving Initiative inquiries: Contact through nicjr.org	Not published	Varies
Prudential Community Grant Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Community foundations: Combining the power of people and philanthropy For over 45 years, the Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) has united with community members to create a lasting philanthropic legacy and supported charities to…	Not published	Up to $5K
Slingshot Challenge Grant National Geographic Society · Foundation Not published · $10K The Slingshot Challenge, supported by the National Geographic Society, invites innovative ideas to drive conservation efforts in local communities.	Not published	$10K
Competitive Grant Programs: Open Door Grants The Cape Cod Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Cape Cod Foundation's 2025 Open Door Grants aim to enhance community impact by supporting organizations in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.	Not published	Up to $10K
Trans Justice Funding Project Grants Trans Justice Funding Project · Foundation Not published · Varies The Trans Justice Funding Project (TJFP) provides grants to grassroots trans-led organizations in the U.S. and territories, focusing on those with budgets under $250,000.	Not published	Varies
The Sunflower Grant Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Sunflower Grant supports grassroots organizations in Oregon with funding ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, typically between $4,000 and $7,000 annually.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Springboard Fund Grant Durfee Foundation · Foundation Not published · $90K The Springboard Fund Grant, provided by the Durfee Foundation, offers $70,000 over two years to assist emerging organizations in Los Angeles County.	Not published	$90K
Catalyst Grants Evanston Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Arbor Week Small Grant Program California ReLeaf · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of California ReLeaf's grant program that has distributed more than $9 million since 1992 to nonprofits, local agencies, and community-based groups throughout California for tree planting and care, education and outreach projects…	Not published	Varies
AJ Muste Foundation Organizing Grants Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Funds grassroots activist projects advancing human rights, equality and dismantling social, economic and political oppression — prioritizing groups with small budgets and little access to mainstream funding.	Not published	Varies
Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) Grant Seattle Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) Grant, managed by the Seattle Foundation, empowers grassroots organizations in South Seattle, White Center, and Kent to enhance community engagement and influence.	Not published	Up to $8K

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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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