Small Grants for Nonprofits
Last updated October 21, 2026
Grantable tracks 763 active small grants for nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 40 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 669 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.
- Grants tracked
- 763
- from 529 funders
- Median award
- $5,000
- middle half $2,500–$10K
- Total listed funding
- $11.1M
- across 669 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 23
- 47 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Community Small Grants The Woman's Club of Evanston · Foundation ~November · $500 – $5K | |
| ECF of The Boeing Company: Florida Ft. Walton Beach Chapter Grant Program Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company · Foundation ~November · $1K – $5K The Employees Community Fund (ECF) of The Boeing Company, one of the largest employee-managed funds globally, empowers its workers to make impactful donations for over 60 years. The Ft. | |
| Microgrants for Farmers Sharing Our Roots · Foundation ~November · Up to $1K Sharing Our Roots provides direct financial support to Commons Cohort farmers to cover gaps in farming operations and custom needs. Farmers receive $1,000 per farm operation annually, freely given. | |
| Vermont Community Action Team Grant Program Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc · Foundation Nov 16, 2026 · Up to $2K The Vermont Community Action Team Grant Program, funded by the Ben & Jerry's Foundation, provides small grants, typically under $2,000, to local non-profits and community programs in Vermont. | |
| Mini-Grant Program Salem Health and Wellness · Foundation Nov 16, 2026 · Up to $3K The Salem Health and Wellness Foundation was founded in 2002 for the purpose of promoting the health and wellness of Salem County, New Jersey residents. | |
| Microgrants From Brooklyn Org Grant Brooklyn Community Foundation · Foundation Nov 30, 2026 · Up to $10K Brooklyn Org is now accepting applications for microgrants to support community-based organizations with budgets under $100,000. | |
| Project Support: Small Grants Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc · Foundation Dec 1, 2026 · Up to $15K The Kirkpatrick Family Fund offers Project Support through small grants aimed at enhancing community quality of life in central Oklahoma. | |
| Men's Fund Porter County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~December · $5K – $7K The Men's Fund consists of a group of men and women from around Porter County who want to make a difference in the community without having to attend events. One primary nonprofit is selected annually to receive a $5,000 grant. | |
| Immediate Impact Grants Waco Foundation · Foundation Jan 1, 2027 · Up to $5K Provide program, operating or capital support to a wide range of area nonprofits. | |
| Waco Foundation: Immediate Impact Grants Waco Foundation · Foundation Jan 1, 2027 · Up to $5K The Waco Foundation offers Immediate Impact Grants to support nonprofit organizations in McLennan County, Texas. These grants aim to strengthen community engagement and address local challenges, particularly for marginalized populations. | |
| Community Project Grants - Major Grants New Hampshire Humanities Council · Foundation ~January · Up to $10K New Hampshire Humanities Community Project Grants provide grant funds to support public humanities programs across New Hampshire. Major Grants provide up to $10,000 in funds. | |
| JWF-NJ’s Spring Cycle - Large Grants Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Metrowest NJ · Foundation ~January · Up to $25K The JWF-NJ’s Spring Cycle - Large Grants offers funding up to $25,000 to 501(c)(3) organizations supporting projects that empower women and girls in New Jersey. | |
| Partner Grants Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc · Foundation ~January · Up to $5K One-time grant requests designed for nonprofits seeking single-year funding support. These grants are smaller in scope than Visionary Grants and are intended for specific projects or initiatives. | |
| Small Grants Program United Way of Southwest Minnesota · Foundation Jan 31, 2027 · Up to $5K | |
| IPCF Small Grants Cycle Orlean & Ralph W Beeson Fund · Foundation ~January · Up to $8K The IPCF Small Grants Cycle is an annual funding opportunity that opens at the beginning of each new year. Organizations may request grants of $7,500 or less through the online application portal. | |
| Harold M. Greaney Trust Fund Grant The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation ~February · Up to $3K The Harold M. Greaney Trust Fund Grant supports nonprofit organizations serving Perry County, focusing on programs that benefit local citizens. | |
| The Fund for Mitchell County Grant The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc · Foundation ~February · Up to $5K The Fund for Mitchell County Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for residents by funding projects that foster community benefits. | |
| Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial Grants The Philadelphia Foundation · Foundation Feb 1, 2027 · $1K – $5K The Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial Grants, managed by The Philadelphia Foundation, support nonprofits in Philadelphia that serve disadvantaged children, youth, and the elderly. | |
| Partnership in Youth Services Grants (PYS) Foundations Community Partnership · Foundation Feb 1, 2027 · Up to $5K The Partnership in Youth Services Grants (PYS) program provides funding of up to $5,000 to non-profit organizations in Bucks County, PA, that address community issues and improve the lives of children and families. | |
| The Fund for Haywood County Grant The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc · Foundation ~February · Up to $8K The Fund for Haywood County Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in Haywood County by encouraging charitable giving and supporting impactful community projects. | |
| Transylvania Endowment Grants The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc · Foundation ~February · $3K – $7K The Transylvania Endowment Grants aim to enhance the quality of life in Transylvania County by supporting charitable projects. | |
| Adams County Fund for the Environment Grant Adams County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~February · Up to $5K The Adams County Fund for the Environment Grant, established by the Adams County Community Foundation, aims to foster environmental stewardship within the community. | |
| Winston-Salem Foundation: Small Grants The Winston-Salem Foundation · Foundation ~February · Up to $2K The Winston-Salem Foundation's Small Grants program provides funding up to $2,000 for organizations in Forsyth County, NC, prioritizing asset-based approaches and inclusivity. | |
| Union County Public Trust Mini-Grant Union County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~February · Up to $3K The Union County Public Trust Mini-Grant aims to support nonprofit organizations and public institutions in Union County, Arkansas. It seeks to address significant community needs through charitable funding while encouraging philanthropy. |
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Small grants for nonprofits by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 23 3%
- Upcoming date published
- 47 6%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 91 12%
- No deadline published
- 602 79%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 47 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most active small grants for nonprofits
- North Carolina Community Foundation Inc 29 active
- Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc 12 active
- The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc 11 active
- The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg 10 active
- Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc 7 active
- Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation 6 active
529 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 763 active small grants for nonprofits (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 21, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 1 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About small grants for nonprofits
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do small grants for nonprofits award?
Of the 763 small grants for nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 21, 2026, 669 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $2,500 and $10K. The largest is $2.5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most small grants for nonprofits?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are North Carolina Community Foundation Inc (29), Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc (12), The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc (11), The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg (10), and Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc (7). In all, 529 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are small grants for nonprofits due?
Of 763 grants listed, 23 accept applications on a rolling basis, 47 have a published upcoming deadline, 91 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 602 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 45% fall in October–December.
What counts as a small grant?
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.
Who offers small grants for nonprofits?
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.
Are small grants easier to get than large grants?
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.
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