Small Acts Grant Funder: United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley (WI, US) Overview: A grant program referenced on the United Way funding page. Geographic Scope: Greater Chippewa Valley, Wisconsin…
Grants for Nonprofits
Nonprofit grants are the lifeblood of the social sector. From federal pass-through funding to foundation program grants and corporate giving programs, thousands of funders actively seek nonprofits to support. Whether you need general operating support, program funding, or capacity building resources, the right grant can transform your organization's impact.
Small and Midsized Capital Improvement Grants for Arts and Culture Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Amount: US $10,000 - US $99,000 Last Updated: September 12, 2025…
Small and Rural Hospital Relief Program With funding from the California Electronic Cigarette Excise Tax (Senate Bill 395, Chapter 489, Statutes of 2021), the Department of Health Care Access and…
Overview _NOTE: In 2022, the Foundation structure transitioned from a community board to a family board and granting priorities and strategies changed; however, our investment in the Small Arts…
Small Business Month Activation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Boston Amount: Up to US $9,500 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary Overview Small Business Month Activation Grant In…
Small Change Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Park Pride Inc Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Park Pride Small Change Grant Program offers funding for…
Small Charities Fund Funder: The Woman's Club of Louisville Geographic Scope: Louisville, Kentucky area Overview: The Woman's Club of Louisville distributes grants annually through their Small…
Small Charities Fund Organization: The Woman's Club of Louisville Inc Description: The Small Charities Fund distributes grants annually to support community organizations and causes. Geographic…
Small Community Grants Trust Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Boston Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Small Community Grants Trust Program, funded by the…
Small Dollar, Big Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: AARP Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: September 12, 2025 Summary The Small Dollar, Big Impact Grants program in Wisconsin…
Small Domestic Grants Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Utah and Nevada only (home states of Honnold Foundation and Alex Honnold respectively) Focus Areas: - Solar energy installations…
Small Grant Funder: Country Club of the South Charity Guild (GA, US) Geographic Scope: Atlanta area Award Amount: $10,000 per organization Number of Awards: Three (3) Small Grant charities funded…
Small Grant Program Overview: Grants for local nonprofits that fall within Georgia's Own Foundation's mission of empowering local youth. Geographic Scope: Georgia Focus Areas: At least 85% of…
Small Grant Program Funder: The Watershed Institute Inc, Pennington, NJ Program Status: Active (most recent awards issued February 2020) Overview: The Watershed Institute's Small Grant Program has…
Small Grant Program Funder: Stamford Rotary Trust Fund Geographic Scope: Stamford, Greenwich, Darien, and New Canaan, CT Award Amount: $1 - $2,500 Status: Open application period throughout the year…
Small Grant Round for Historic and Cultural Resources Funder: The Last Green Valley Inc (TLGV) Focus Areas: - Projects that preserve, interpret, promote, or market historical and cultural resources -…
Small Grants Program Funder: Bellingham Bay Rotary Club Geographic Scope: Bellingham, Washington area (Whatcom County) Overview: The Bellingham Bay Rotary Club offers small grants to support local…
Small Grants Purpose: Support smaller organizations and groups with limited annual budgets. Geographic Scope: Forsyth County, North Carolina Award Amount: Up to $1,000 Eligibility: Organizations and…
Small Grants Program Award Amount: $500 - $2,500 Geographic Scope: Ada County, Idaho Funder: Greater Boise Rotary Foundation (GBRF) Eligibility - Organizations must be exempt from federal tax under…
Small Grants Geographic Scope: Missoula-area nonprofits Focus Areas - Arts & Culture - Education - Community Care Overview Each year, the Missoula Community Foundation offers small grants to area…
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the most common types of nonprofit grants?
- The main types include program/project grants (funding a specific initiative), general operating support (unrestricted funds for overhead and operations), capital grants (buildings, equipment), and capacity building grants (staff training, technology, strategic planning). Federal grants often fund specific programs, while foundations may offer more flexible support.
- How much funding can a nonprofit get from grants?
- Grant amounts vary enormously — from $500 micro-grants to multi-million dollar federal awards. Most foundation grants range from $5,000 to $100,000. Federal grants for large programs can exceed $1 million. Your budget size, track record, and the scope of your proposal all affect what you can realistically win.
- Do new nonprofits qualify for grants?
- Yes, though options may be more limited. Many funders require 501(c)(3) status and at least 1-2 years of operations. New nonprofits should look for startup-friendly funders, capacity building grants, and fiscal sponsorship arrangements that let you apply through an established organization.
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