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 _NOTE: All applications are closed for Types 1, 2, and 3 grants, but we will continue to accept non-compete requests. Eligible applicants are “severely capacity-constrained” organizations:…
Equity and Access Public Participation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Public Utilities Commission Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: May 12, 2025 Summary The Equity and Access…
Equity and Social Justice Grants: Protect Basic Needs Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Pittsburgh Foundation's…
Farm Worker Justice Fund Overview: Supports just struggles of migrant and seasonal farm workers for decent living and working conditions. Geographic Scope: National Focus Areas: - Affordable, clean,…
FAWCO Foundation: Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: FAWCO Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2024 Summary The FAWCO Foundation Development Grant funds impactful projects…
FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Global Poverty Project Inc Amount: US $50,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The FIFA Global Citizen Education…
Fire Safe Council Grant Program Funder: San Diego Regional Fire Foundation, San Diego River Conservancy, San Diego Gas & Electric Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California - 50+ Fire Safe…
Fiscal Sponsorship Purpose: Enables organizations to receive tax-deductible contributions for work related to social justice education and activism. Focus Areas: Social justice education and activism…
Food and Farm Communications Fund: Wildseed Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Food and Farm Communications Fund Amount: US $20,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Food and Farm…
Food Systems Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elmina B. Sewall Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Food Systems Grant Program, funded by the…
Overview _NOTE: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with a recommendation to apply at least 60 days before the event._ Background Supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, this…
Fourth Generation Grants Status: CLOSED - Will invite organizations to apply in Winter 2025-2026. Applications by invitation only. Geographic Scope: Minneapolis area and local issues Focus Areas:…
Free Rivers Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Free Rivers Fund Amount: €1,000 - €2,000 Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Free Rivers Fund (FRF) provides essential financial support for…
Fund for an Inclusive California Overview: Collaborative funding pool supporting housing justice and equitable development movements in California through rapid response grantmaking and community-led…
Fund for Santa Barbara Grants - Movement Building Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Fund for Santa Barbara Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Fund for Santa Barbara…
Fund for Santa Barbara: Emerging Need Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Fund for Santa Barbara Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Fund for Santa Barbara's Emerging…
Fund for Santa Barbara: Mickey Flacks Social Housing Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Fund for Santa Barbara Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 31, 2024 Summary The Mickey Flacks…
Fund for Southern Communities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fund for Southern Communities Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The Fund for Southern Communities Grant…
Fund of the Sacred Circle Funder: Headwaters Foundation for Justice (Minnesota, US) Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Community organizing, justice, liberation, self-determination, and…
Furthur Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Furthur Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Furthur Foundation Grant supports grassroots organizations…