Small Grants for Nonprofits
Last updated October 1, 2026
There are currently 776 open small grants for nonprofits in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 692 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.
- Open grants
- 776
- from 535 funders
- Median award
- $5,000
- middle half $2,500–$10K
- Total listed funding
- $11.5M
- across 692 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 20
- 25 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Community Arts Development Mini Grants Worcester County Arts Council Inc · Foundation October 15, 2026 · Up to $500 The MINI-GRANT program provides flexible funding for organizations between the regular grant periods and for emergency or special opportunities. | |
| Lane County Cultural Coalition (LCCC) Cultural Opportunity Grants Lane Arts Council · Foundation October 15, 2026 · Up to $3K Supports and protects Oregon arts, heritage, and culture by: | |
| Community Fund Greater Olean Community Foundation DBA Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation · Foundation October 15, 2026 · $3K The Community Fund is an unrestricted fund that makes grants responsive to the community's greatest needs. | |
| Community Facilities: Small Grants Commerce CDBG · State October 16, 2026 · Up to $21M CDBG funding for smaller community facility projects that serve low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. Eligible applicants are local units of government in Kansas cities or counties, excluding federal entitlement areas. | |
| Alabama Power Foundation Good Roots Grant Alabama Power Foundation Inc · Foundation October 23, 2026 · Up to $1K Grants of up to $1,000 to cities, towns, communities, school systems, universities, or any 501(c)(3) to plant trees and support community beautification. | |
| Tier 3 Funding Sheboygan Service Foundation Inc · Foundation October 31, 2026 · $500 – $3K General funding opportunities for Sheboygan County nonprofits seeking smaller grants. Proceeds distributed from the Sheboygan Service Club's annual gala. | |
| Helping Hands Grants (Christopher K. Jarvi) Anaheim Community Foundation · Foundation October 31, 2026 · $500 – $3K The Christopher K. Jarvi Helping Hands Grants program focuses on strengthening youth, residents and community through supporting community-based organizations. | |
| Established Nonprofit Grant Women's Nonprofit Alliance · Foundation October 31, 2026 · $2K | |
| Community Assistance Grants The Junior League of Tampa Inc · Foundation October 31, 2026 · Up to $3K The Junior League of Tampa offers a streamlined Community Assistance application for nonprofit organizations seeking financial support, volunteer support, or both. | |
| Tier 2 Funding Sheboygan Service Foundation Inc · Foundation October 31, 2026 · $3K – $8K General funding opportunities for Sheboygan County nonprofits seeking mid-level grants. Proceeds distributed from the Sheboygan Service Club's annual gala. | |
| Organization Grant Just For Kids Foundation Inc · Foundation October 31, 2026 · Up to $5K | |
| Community Small Grants The Woman's Club of Evanston · Foundation November 7, 2026 · $500 – $5K | |
| Microgrants for Farmers Sharing Our Roots · Foundation November 13, 2026 · 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. | |
| Small Grant Country Club of the South Charity Guild · Foundation November 18, 2026 · $10K | |
| Men's Fund Porter County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation December 31, 2026 · $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. | |
| KAC | Micro Arts Grant Commerce Grants Calendar · State December 31, 2026 · $200K Expedited funding for short-term projects for arts organizations with small budgets. No match required. | |
| Community Project Grants - Major Grants New Hampshire Humanities Council · Foundation January 15, 2027 · 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. | |
| Small Grants Program United Way of Southwest Minnesota · Foundation January 31, 2027 · Up to $5K | |
| IPCF Small Grants Cycle Orlean & Ralph W Beeson Fund · Foundation January 31, 2027 · 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. | |
| Brabson Family Foundation Grant Brabson Library & Educational · Foundation March 1, 2027 · Up to $10K Seed funding for pilot programs/projects from 501(c)(3) nonprofits; favors novel ideas addressing a specific challenge with scalability. In 2025 received 600+ applications and funded ~5%; most grants under $10,000. | |
| CommUnity Micro-Grants Faribault Foundation Inc · Foundation May 12, 2027 · Up to $1K Executive Director: Laura Bock (LauraBock@FaribaultFoundation.org) | |
| WACF Community Fund Grants Walker Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The WACF Community Fund Grants support eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Walker County, offering opportunities through Spring and Fall cycles or year-round requests under $5,000. | |
| Tucker County Grant - $500 or less Tucker Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 The Tucker County Grant offers funding of $500 or less to support organizations and individuals making a positive impact in the community. | |
| ASCFG Grower Grants Association Of Specialty Cut Flower Growers Inc · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $2K The ASCFG Grower Grants provide financial support ranging from $500 to $2000 for on-farm research projects that benefit specialty cut flower growers. |
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Small grants for nonprofits by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 20 3%
- Upcoming date published
- 25 3%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 72 9%
- No deadline published
- 659 85%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 25 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most open small grants for nonprofits
- North Carolina Community Foundation 29 open
- Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc 14 open
- The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc 11 open
- The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg 10 open
- Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc 7 open
- Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation 6 open
535 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 776 open small grants for nonprofits (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of October 1, 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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Small Grants for Nonprofits by state
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do small grants for nonprofits award?
Of the 776 open small grants for nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 1, 2026, 692 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 open listings, the most active funders are North Carolina Community Foundation (29), Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc (14), 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, 535 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are small grants for nonprofits due?
Of 776 open grants, 20 accept applications on a rolling basis, 25 have a published upcoming deadline, 72 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 659 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 80% 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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