Small Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated October 22, 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	Deadline ▲	Amount
Grafton Fund Grant The Windham Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Grafton Fund, administered by the Windham Foundation, supports community-driven projects in the Grafton, Vermont area.	Not published	Up to $1K
21st Century Children's Fund: Education or Financial Assistance Grant Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K Each year, the DCF awards millions of dollars in grants to support the work of nonprofits addressing Delaware’s greatest needs and opportunities, with an eye to building opportunity and advancing equity.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Mental Health Field of Interest Funds Toledo Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greater Toledo Community Foundation is a public charitable organization created by citizens of our community to enrich the quality of life for individuals and families in our service area, which includes northwest Ohio and southeast…	Not published	Varies
ArtsWA: Art Project Grant Washington State Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The ArtsWA Art Project Grant supports organizations in Washington State providing public art programming. Eligible groups can request funding between $2,000 and $5,000, and must demonstrate a history of project execution.	Not published	$1K – $3K
FSCF: Mini Grant Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The FSCF Mini Grant program, established in 1996, supports five communities: Lucan, Seaforth, Vesta, Wabasso, and Wanda. Each year, up to $1,000 is awarded to one or two grants per community for projects that benefit residents.	Not published	Up to $1K
Community Foundation of Boone County - Unrestricted Grant Opportunity Community Foundation of Boone County Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Community Foundation of Boone County offers an Unrestricted Grant Opportunity to support local nonprofits with grant amounts up to $10,000.	Not published	Up to $10K
Delta Dental Foundation: Community Mini-Grants Delta Dental Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Delta Dental Foundation offers Community Mini-Grants of up to $10,000 for organizations in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana that promote oral health initiatives.	Not published	Up to $10K
Fall Grant Cycle Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Metrowest NJ · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Jewish Women’s Foundation of New Jersey (JWF-NJ) is committed to empowering women and girls through strategic grant-making and advocacy.	Not published	Up to $5K
Accelerator Grant Impact 100 Metro Denver · Foundation Not published · $25K – $75K Support one small nonprofit resident in a historically underserved neighborhood, led by and reflecting the diversity of the community they serve, over a three-year period	Not published	$25K – $75K
AHC Public Program Mini-Grants Arkansas Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Varies HumanitiesAR, under the official name of Arkansas Humanities Council, is a nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. In spring 2024, we rebranded with HumanitiesAR as our name.	Not published	Varies
Broadwater County Development Corporation: Marketing Grant Montana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Broadwater County Development Corporation offers a Marketing Grant aimed at promoting events that boost economic development in Broadwater County.	Not published	Up to $500
Competitive Donor-Advised Funds - GreatAmerica Financial Services Corp. Grant Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $9K The Competitive Donor-Advised Funds from GreatAmerica Financial Services Corp. aim to support local nonprofit organizations through the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.	Not published	$9K
The Restore Grant Zero Foodprint · Foundation Not published · $2K – $25K The Restore Grant, funded by Zero Foodprint and supported by the USDA National Resources Conservation Service, aims to sequester atmospheric carbon through improved soil health.	Not published	$2K – $25K
Town-2-Town Mini Grant Mon Valley Alliance · Foundation Not published · $1K The Town-2-Town Mini Grant has been supporting local organizations with funding and operational support since 2018.	Not published	$1K
Maine Communities Grant Maine Office of Tourism · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Maine Communities Grant supports community-driven tourism marketing projects with grants ranging from $2,500 to $5,000.	Not published	$3K – $5K
CFES: Mini Grants Community Foundation of the Eastern Shor · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The CFES Mini Grants program, offered by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, supports local 501c3 nonprofits and certified schools with funding under $1,000 for diverse programs.	Not published	Up to $3K
Belmont County Enrichment Fund Grant Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Belmont County Enrichment Fund Grant, established in 2013 by local landowners and Rice Energy, aims to enhance the quality of life in Belmont County, Ohio.	Not published	Up to $6K
En Ka Grant En Ka Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $50 – $5K The En Ka Society is a dedicated group of over 200 women volunteers committed to supporting non-profit organizations in Winchester. Since 2000, they have contributed over $2 million to the community through grants and outreach initiatives.	Not published	$50 – $5K
Valley County Masonic Endowment Grant Montana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Valley County Masonic Endowment, established by the Nemont Manor Foundation, Inc. and managed by the Montana Community Foundation, offers grants of up to $5,000 to support local nonprofit and government entities.	Not published	Up to $5K
Robeson County Community Foundation Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Robeson County Community Foundation Grant supports local causes through a competitive grants program, typically offering between $1,000 and $2,500.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Eagles Autism Foundation Community Grant Eagles Autism Challenge Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Eagles Autism Foundation Community Grant offers funding between $5,000 and $25,000 to support local services for individuals affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD).	Not published	$5K – $25K
CA$H Theatre Grant - CA$H Sustains Theatre Bay Area · Foundation Not published · $5K The CA$H Theatre Grant - CA$H Sustains, offered by Theatre Bay Area, provides crucial financial support to individual artists and small theatre companies in the San Francisco Bay Area.	Not published	$5K
MartinConnects Fund Grant Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville · Foundation Not published · $2K – $8K The MartinConnects Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, aims to empower employees through charitable initiatives.	Not published	$2K – $8K
Mental Health Awareness, Education and Outreach Mini-Grants Program Ethel and James Flinn Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Ethel and James Flinn Foundation offers the Mental Health Awareness, Education and Outreach Mini-Grants Program to enhance mental health services in Michigan.	Not published	$3K – $5K

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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 22, 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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