Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 771 active small grants for nonprofits in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
Small grants are lower-dollar awards — often a few hundred to a few thousand dollars — designed to be accessible to grassroots, volunteer-run, and emerging nonprofits. They usually carry lighter applications and reporting than large grants, making them a practical entry point for organizations new to grant funding. Small grants are well suited to discrete projects, equipment, or filling a specific budget gap.
“SAM” (Small and Mighty) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: William G. and Marie Selby Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary Overview NOTE: Before you…
2027 Community Impact Grants Funder: United Way of Bartow County (GA, US) Geographic Scope: Bartow County, Georgia Program Type: One-time grants awarded to qualifying agencies Focus Areas: Agencies…
2027 United Way Mini-Grant Funder: United Way of Bartow County (GA, US) Geographic Scope: Bartow County, Georgia Program Type: One-time grants for smaller requests Focus Areas: Agencies actively…
21st Century Children's Fund: Education or Financial Assistance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Community Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 01, 2026 Summary Overview…
25 Squared Grant Initiative Organization: Community Foundation of Utah Geographic Scope: Utah Program Type: Grant opportunity for nonprofit leaders Description: Part of CFU's coordinated initiatives…
4-H Mini Grants Geographic Scope: Michigan Award Amount: For the 2025-26 program year, 4-H mini grants were awarded in four categories totaling $9,891 Focus Areas: Support for county 4-H programs and…
4Culture: Open 4Culture Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Culture Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The 4Culture: Open 4Culture Grants provide funding up to $2,500 for…
A Taste of the Nonprofit Sector Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation Serving…
A. Lindsay and Olive B. O'Connor Foundation: Under $5,000 Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The…
Overview The Abell Foundation awards grants to nonprofit community partners working to improve the quality of life in Baltimore. We provide seed funding for innovative pilots, support for ongoing…
Accelerator Grant Award Amount: Approximately $25,000 per year for each of three consecutive years (total ~$75,000 over three years) - Note: Total amount depends on available funding each year - Year…
Access Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bigglesworth Family Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,500 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Bigglesworth Family Foundation's Access Grants aim to…
Access To Recreation Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln Last Updated: June 07, 2025 Summary The Access To Recreation Endowment Fund Grant,…
ACCF “Emerging Needs” Mini-Grant Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Allamakee County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 11, 2025 Summary The ACCF 'Emerging Needs'…
Ackerman Foundation Grant (Columbia County, NY) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ackerman Foundation Inc. Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary The Ackerman Foundation Grant supports…
Adams County Fund for the Environment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adams County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Adams County Fund for the…
ADM Board County of Summit: Mini-Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: ADM Board County of Summit Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Completed applications are due…
Age Strong Rolling Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Boston Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Age Strong Rolling Grant Program, managed by the City of Boston’s…
AgWest Farm Credit Rural Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: AgWest Farm Credit Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary AgWest Farm Credit offers the Rural Community…
AHA Mini Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alabama Humanities Alliance Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The AHA Mini Grant supports public humanities projects in Alabama,…
There's no universal cutoff, but small grants are generally modest awards meant to fund a specific need rather than a major initiative — supplies, equipment, a small program, or a one-time project. They tend to come with simpler applications, faster decisions, and lighter reporting requirements, which makes them attractive to small and newer organizations.
Small grants are commonly available from community foundations, local civic and service clubs, corporate community-giving and employee-matching programs, and the small-grant or rapid-response programs run by larger foundations. Local funders in particular favor smaller awards that spread support across many community organizations.
Often, yes — the applications are shorter, the competition can be more local, and funders are typically more willing to support newer or smaller organizations. They're a good way to build a track record and funder relationships that can lead to larger awards later. The trade-off is that the dollar amounts are limited and the funds are usually restricted to a specific, well-defined use.