Grants for Grassroots Organizations

Last updated October 10, 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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Rebuild India Fund Dasra · Foundation Not published · $14K A long-term resilience fund that commits 5 years of general operating grants to grassroots NGOs in India.	Not published	$14K
United Way of St Johns and Putnam Counties: Strategic Grant United Way of St Johns and Putnam Counties · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The United Way of St. Johns and Putnam Counties offers a Strategic Grant Fund aimed at empowering smaller nonprofit organizations that are often overlooked for traditional funding.	Not published	Up to $8K
Woods Fund of Chicago Grant: New Applicants Woods Fund of Chicago · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The Woods Fund of Chicago Grant supports organizations addressing structural racism and economic injustice through community organizing and policy advocacy. It prioritizes BIPOC-led groups working with marginalized communities.	Not published	Up to $35K
TCFNF: Program Support - Supporting Neighborhoods Grants The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida offers Supporting Neighborhoods Grants to bolster local grassroots efforts.	Not published	Up to $25K
USCAN Catalyzing Grants US Climate Action Network · Foundation Not published · $520K – $700K To build trust and alignment among USCAN members and help build long-term grassroots power. Enables alignment between clusters of members to build critical mass for climate action.	Not published	$520K – $700K
Stream Teams United Mini-Grants Missouri Stream Team Watershed Coalition · Foundation Not published · Varies Support member Stream Team Associations in their efforts to protect and improve water resources	Not published	Varies
Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund Grants The Amy Adina Schulman Memorial · Foundation Not published · Varies The Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund is a Princeton, New Jersey-based endowment fund providing grants to individuals and young adults who volunteer or intern for progressive social action projects or programs.	Not published	Varies
Het X-Y Actiefonds (The X-Y Action Fund) Funding Grant Het X-Y Actiefonds (The X-Y Action Fund) · Foundation Not published · Up to €2,500 The Het X-Y Actiefonds supports grassroots protests and campaigns that promote social justice and environmental sustainability.	Not published	Up to €2,500
Park Foundation Grants: Civic Participation Park Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Park Foundation Grants for Civic Participation aim to enhance democracy through active civic engagement.	Not published	Varies
Mini Grants Program South Euclid Community Urban Redevelopment Corp · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 One South Euclid offers grants of up to $500 to groups and organizations who want to build community by working together on projects and programs related to neighborhood beautification, events, or other initiatives in support of South…	Rolling	Up to $500
Southern Equality Fund - General Grants Campaign For Southern Equality · Foundation Not published · $250 – $500 Since 2015, the Southern Equality Fund (SEF) has provided funding and training to Southern LGBTQ+ folks doing organizing in their home regions. Each year CSE distributes at least 10% of its organizational budget through SEF grants.	Not published	$250 – $500
Organizer Network Mini-Grant Fund Groundwork Action Fund · Foundation Rolling · Varies Through the Groundwork Mini-Grant Fund, Groundwork supports organizers in the Organizer Network with rapid response capital for smaller, short-term, programmatic needs. Rapid response capital for short-term, programmatic needs	Rolling	Varies
DeBartolo Family Foundation Grants Debartolo Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The DeBartolo Family Foundation is dedicated to uplifting underserved communities in the Tampa Bay area through educational scholarships, grassroots support, and financial assistance programs.	Not published	Varies
Neighborhood Service Awards Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizes individuals in the community who have made outstanding contributions to Hartford neighborhoods.	Not published	Varies
Mona Foundation Grant Mona Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mona Foundation Grant supports grassroots initiatives focused on universal education, gender equality, and community transformation.	Not published	Varies
Pittsburgh Foundation Environmental Action Grants: Learning and Action The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Pittsburgh Foundation's Environmental Action Grants prioritize community-centered projects that enhance environmental health and decision-making.	Not published	$10K – $75K
Chinook Fund Giving Project Grants Chinook Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chinook Fund provides grants - including start-up and seed funding - to grassroots organizations working for social, economic, environmental, and racial justice in Colorado, focusing on groups cut off from traditional funding streams.	Not published	Varies
Strengthening Communities Grants: Kindling Conversation Stipends Alaska Humanities Forum · Foundation Not published · $250 The Alaska Humanities Forum's Strengthening Communities Grants program aims to connect Alaskans through community storytelling and conversation.	Not published	$250
The Denver Foundation: Strengthening Neighborhoods Grants The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Denver Foundation's Strengthening Neighborhoods Grants program invites community groups to apply for funding aimed at enhancing local initiatives.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Better Together Grant Central Eastside Industrial Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Better Together Grant funds arts/cultural events, public installations, and community-driven projects that activate public space, increase foot traffic, and promote the Central Eastside (Portland, OR) district identity.	Not published	Varies
Graves Foundation Grants John and Denise Graves Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Graves Foundation Grants support grassroots, community-led initiatives in Minneapolis, aiming to close equity gaps and enhance the lives of youth.	Not published	Varies
Community & Civic Leadership – Collective Power & Policy Change Grant The Chicago Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $25K – $75K As our region’s community foundation, The Chicago Community Trust is a platform for change that connects philanthropy to impact.	Not published	$25K – $75K
Black United Fund (BUF-OR) Sponsorship Grant Black United Fund of Oregon · Foundation Not published · $250 – $2K The Black United Fund of Oregon (BUF-OR) offers sponsorships to grassroots nonprofit organizations focused on BIPOC communities. Applications are accepted year-round, with specific deadlines for events throughout the year.	Not published	$250 – $2K
Bush Prize: North Dakota ( formerly knows as Bush Prize for Community Innovation) Grant The Bush Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Bush Prize for Community Innovation recognizes exceptional organizations in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and surrounding Native nations that foster community engagement and drive creative solutions.	Not published	Up to $250K

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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 10, 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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