Small Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated October 22, 2026

Grantable tracks 763 active small grants for nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from state and 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
Community Impact Grants- Digital Marketing Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Community Impact Grants for Digital Marketing support nonprofits in enhancing their online presence through expert marketing services.	Not published	Up to $5K
Programming Grant Opportunity Community Foundation of Boone County Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Community Foundation of Boone County offers a Programming Grant Opportunity to support local nonprofits in addressing community needs.	Not published	Up to $10K
Arts Access (ACC) - Art Organizations Division of the Arts Grants · State Not published · Varies Supports small budget projects that include the presentation of performing, visual, literary, media, or folk arts in communities throughout the state. Rolling deadlines until funding expires; submit at least 6 weeks before event.	Not published	Varies
GSCF: YW Legacy Fund Grant Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The GSCF: YW Legacy Fund, established in 2006, aims to enhance the lives of women and families in Salina, Kansas, through targeted grants.	Not published	Up to $10K
Small Grants That Enrich Communities Grant Program Bemis Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Small Grants That Enrich Communities Grant Program, supported by The Amcor Cares Foundation, aims to enhance community welfare through funding for various initiatives.	Not published	Up to $1K
Greater Rochester Community Health Foundation - Targeted Grants New Hampshire Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Greater Rochester Community Health Foundation offers targeted grants of up to $25,000 to nonprofit organizations focused on enhancing access to mental/behavioral health and substance use disorder services, early education and child…	Not published	Up to $25K
Mini Grants Frances P Bunnelle Foundation Coastal Community Foundation of SC · Foundation Rolling · Varies Grants designed for smaller funding requests to support special projects. Feature quick turnaround in the review process.	Rolling	Varies
Rotary Foundation: Community Service Grants Rotary Foundation of Washington DC · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rotary Club of Washington DC (“DC Rotary Club”) established the Rotary Foundation of Washington DC in 1922 to engage in works of charity.	Not published	Varies
Marshfield Area Affiliate Grantmaking Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Marshfield Area Affiliate Grantmaking Program, managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, aims to enhance the quality of life in the Marshfield region.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Opportunity - Learning Grant Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Opportunity focuses on power-building and advocacy in Western Massachusetts. It aims to support community-based organizations that address systemic inequities faced by marginalized communities.	Not published	Up to $15K
Portland Foundation Women’s Giving Circle Grant The Portland Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Portland Foundation Women’s Giving Circle Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in Jay County, Indiana, by empowering women philanthropists.	Not published	Up to $5K
Idaho Workforce Development Council: Innovation Grant Idaho Workforce Development Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Idaho Workforce Development Council's Innovation Grant supports projects that enhance the workforce pipeline in Idaho.	Not published	Up to $25K
Three Rivers Community Foundation - Annual Grant Cycle 3 Rivers Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Three Rivers Community Foundation offers an Annual Grant Cycle aimed at supporting nonprofits in Benton and Franklin counties. Grants range from $500 to over $10,000, with an average award of $4,000.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Small Town Challenge Fund Grant Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Small Town Challenge Fund, launched by the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, invites municipalities in Cambria and Indiana counties to apply for one of two $25,000 grants.	Not published	Up to $25K
Community Assistance Fund Grants Junior League of the City of Washington Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K	Not published	Up to $5K
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Mini-Grant Serve Indiana · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Mini-Grant aims to empower Indiana organizations to lead impactful service projects honoring Dr. King's legacy.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Sweet Grass Community Impact Granting Sweet Grass Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Sweet Grass Community Impact Granting program, managed by the Sweet Grass Community Foundation, supports 501(c)3 organizations addressing critical needs in Sweet Grass County.	Not published	Up to $10K
General Days of Service Mini-Grant Serve Indiana · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The General Days of Service Mini-Grant, offered by Serve Indiana, supports organizations in launching Day of Service projects aimed at addressing community needs.	Not published	Up to $5K
CFMC: Save-the-Day Grant Program Community Foundation of Mendocino County · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The CFMC Save-the-Day Grant Program provides essential funding to nonprofits facing urgent needs that hinder their mission.	Not published	$500 – $5K
A. Lindsay and Olive B. O'Connor Foundation: Under $5,000 Grants A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The A. Lindsay and Olive B. O'Connor Foundation offers grants under $5,000 to improve quality of life in rural Delaware County, NY.	Not published	Up to $5K
Arts & Heritage Fund - Technical Assistance Grants Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville · Foundation Not published · $500 Provide technical assistance and funding to developing arts and heritage organizations that do not yet qualify for General Operating Support Grants, with the goal of helping them develop to eventually become eligible for General Operating…	Not published	$500
Event Sponsorship The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K Support for one-day fundraising events (in-person, virtual, or hybrid format)	Rolling	Up to $2K
Houston Affiliate Grantmaking Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Houston Affiliate Grantmaking Program, supported by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, aims to enhance the quality of life for Houston residents through impactful grantmaking.	Not published	Up to $1K
BHACF: Community Action Grant ($20,000) Black Hills Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K The BHACF Community Action Grant offers $20,000 to nonprofit endowment holders that focus on creative solutions, community partnerships, and sustainable practices.	Not published	$20K

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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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