Seed Grants for Nonprofits 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 Foundation of Marquette County - Competitive Grant Cycle Geographic Scope: Marquette County, Michigan Focus Areas: Grants focus on improving the quality of life for citizens of Marquette…
Community Grants Funder: Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford Inc Geographic Scope: Greater Hartford, Connecticut area Eligibility: Qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits with programs serving the…
Community Impact Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Union County Foundation Inc. Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Community Impact Grants Program, administered by the Union County…
Community Outreach Grant Program Funder: Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott Mission: In keeping with the 5000 year-old Jewish tradition of helping one's neighbor and the act of Tikkun…
Crossroads Fund: Seed Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crossroads Fund Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: December 29, 2025 Summary The Crossroads Fund: Seed Fund Grant supports organizations…
Daily Grants / Seed Funding Program Funder: The Pollination Project Foundation Status: Active, rolling basis Geographic Scope: Worldwide Award Amount: Up to $500 per grant Program Overview The…
Distribution Requests Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ripley County Community Foundation Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The Ripley County Community Foundation offers grants to nonprofit…
Emergent Grants Overview: BCF understands that projects and emergencies arise that cannot be accommodated by the annual grant cycle. A small pool of funding is reserved for these types of…
ESVCF Community Grants Program- Fall Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Eastern Shore of Virginia Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 31, 2025 Summary The ESVCF Community…
Fast Grants Funder: Our Community Foundation Inc (IN, US) Overview: Fast Grants provide one-time assistance for unplanned charitable projects that are small in scale but help organizations meet…
FAST Innovation Seed Grant Overview: A funding opportunity designed to support innovative proof-of-concept research to advance the understanding and treatment of Angelman Syndrome. This program…
Fast Pitch Showcase Awards Funder: Social Venture Partners of Sacramento (SVP) Program Status: Active - $50,000 reserved for 2025 Fast Pitch Showcase awards Geographic Scope: Greater Sacramento…
Fay Slover Fund Purpose: Support start-up or program grants to organizations looking to increase access to art in underserved communities. Geographic Scope: United States and beyond (international…
Overview _NOTE: The First Steps Grant Application is accessible here, and will continue to be accessible until the grant window is closed at the discretion of the Foundation._ Our Grant Program…
Francis R. Dewing Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Francis R. Dewing Foundation Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Francis R. Dewing Foundation Grant provides seed money to support…
 " href="http://www.goggiofoundation.org/letter-of-interest/">Goggio Family Foundation: Funded applicants typically are small or new nonprofit organizations that have innovative approaches…
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research: Seed Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research Amount: US $75,000 Last Updated: November 12, 2025…
Impact on the Plains Overview: A "Shark Tank"-style social innovation competition hosted by United Way of the Plains that awards funding to nonprofit organizations for innovative and impactful…
Incubation Grants Funder: New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH) Geographic Scope: New Jersey Focus Areas: Planning, research, prototyping, and experimentation for: - New humanities program…
JWF Chicago Innovation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago Amount: US $15,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The JWF Chicago Innovation Grants…