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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Cox Charities Fund Community Investment Grants Baton Rouge Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Cox Charities Fund Community Investment Grants, sponsored by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, aim to empower local nonprofits and schools through financial support.	Not published	Up to $5K
PCEF Mini Grants The City of Portland Oregon · State Not published · Up to $5K The PCEF Mini Grants program, funded by The City of Portland, offers up to $5,000 for initiatives that promote racial and social justice while tackling climate change.	Not published	Up to $5K
Claremont Savings Bank Foundation Community Grants Claremont Savings Bank Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Claremont Savings Bank Foundation makes annual grants to local nonprofit organizations that primarily serve the Connecticut River Valley and Upper Valley communities (NH/VT); grants typically range from $500 to $5,000.	Not published	$500 – $5K
OJCF: The Leonard and Lois Schnitzer Charitable Supporting Foundation Grant Oregon Jewish Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Leonard and Lois Schnitzer Charitable Supporting Foundation, part of OJCF, focuses on enhancing local Jewish projects in Oregon and Southwest Washington.	Not published	$1K – $10K
CCLF Bronze Grant Cherokee County Legacy Foundation (CCLF) · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The CCLF Bronze Grant provides funding up to $3,000 for non-profit organizations and local governmental entities in Cherokee County to enhance quality of life through various projects.	Not published	Up to $3K
Community Impact Grants: Fund for Greater Salina Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Impact Grants: Fund for Greater Salina provides unrestricted funding to meet various charitable needs in the Salina area.	Not published	Varies
Chilton Area Community Foundation's Community Fund Grant Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Chilton Area Community Foundation's Community Fund provides grants to enhance the quality of life for residents in the Chilton Area School District.	Not published	Up to $10K
River Falls Community Foundation Fall Cycle Grant St Croix Valley Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The River Falls Community Foundation Fall Cycle offers grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to support civic engagement, education, environment, human services, safety, and youth/families.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Baltimore City Community Grants Program: Capital Grants - Education The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg · Foundation Not published · Varies This program was created to provide support to small nonprofits with an annual operating budget of $500,000 or less that provide direct services to low-income individuals and families in Baltimore City.	Not published	Varies
InstaGrants Chappaqua School Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K CSF awards InstaGrants to fund smaller, innovative ideas that can be implemented quickly during the current school year without requiring significant implementation support.	Rolling	Up to $3K
Plus Collective: Grassroots Grants Foundation for the Carolinas · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Plus Collective offers Grassroots Grants to support organizations serving the LGBTQ+ community in Charlotte. These grants, capped at $5,000, aim to strengthen startup organizations and meet unmet needs not covered by other funding.	Not published	Up to $5K
Cloudsplitter Rapid Response Grants Cloudsplitter Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Cloudsplitter Rapid Response Grants provide urgent funding for local not-for-profit organizations facing immediate needs.	Not published	Up to $5K
Small Grants The Winston-Salem Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K Support smaller organizations and groups with limited annual budgets.	Not published	Up to $1K
Competitive Donor-Advised Funds - Bloomhall Family Grant Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Bloomhall Family Grant, offered by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations in Linn County, Iowa.	Not published	$3K
District of Columbia Urban Agriculture Small Award Program Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: This grant opportunity is not a part of the funder's planned program schedule for fiscal year 2025._ The Chesapeake Bay Trust and the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment Office of Urban Agriculture partner for…	Not published	Varies
Youngstown Foundation: Support Fund Grants Youngstown Fdn General · Foundation Not published · $5K Established in 1918, The Youngstown Foundation is a place of connection, where generosity and community action meet to create powerful improvements on the quality of life.	Not published	$5K
Spring Grant Round Anaconda Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $2K The Anaconda Community Foundation awards grants in spring to support projects that strengthen the Anaconda community. Since 2007, ACF has awarded over $390,000 to local nonprofits.	Not published	$250 – $2K
ECF Community Impact Challenge Grants Edwardsville Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Edwardsville Community Foundation (ECF) offers Community Impact Challenge Grants to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that significantly benefit the Edwardsville community.	Not published	Up to $5K
Community Placemaking Grants Metro · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Community Placemaking Grants program aims to empower local communities, especially historically marginalized groups, by providing funding for projects that enhance connections among residents and their environments.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Community Foundation: Mini-grants Grant Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 – $2K The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. offers Mini-Grants ranging from $100 to $1,500 to support small-scale projects addressing urgent community needs.	Not published	$100 – $2K
Conservation, Environment and Public Trails Grant Program Santa Barbara Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Santa Barbara Foundation's Conservation, Environment, and Public Trails Grant Program aims to support vital conservation and environmental projects within Santa Barbara County.	Not published	Up to $25K
Derby Community Foundation Community Enrichment Grant Communitygiving · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Derby Community Foundation Community Enrichment Grant provides competitive funding of $500 to $10,000 to non-profit organizations and government entities that serve the Derby community.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Emerging Curator Program Grant Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions · Foundation Not published · $6K The Emerging Curator Program seeks to elevate curatorial talent in Los Angeles by offering emerging curators a chance to collaborate with LACE.	Not published	$6K
Cassville Affiliate Grantmaking Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Cassville Affiliate Grantmaking Program, managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, aims to enhance the quality of life in Cassville through strategic grantmaking.	Not published	Up to $10K

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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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