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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Arts And Belonging Grants- Grassroots Grants Cambridge Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $25K The Arts and Belonging Grants provide crucial funding for grassroots arts organizations in Cambridge, empowering them to foster social cohesion and community engagement.	Rolling	Up to $25K
Corridors of Opportunity: National Night Out Mini-Grant City of Charlotte · State Rolling · Up to $500 The Corridors of Opportunity: National Night Out Mini-Grant offers neighborhood organizations in Charlotte up to $500 for eligible expenses related to National Night Out events in 2025.	Rolling	Up to $500
Creative Sector Flex Fund Grant Centre Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $5K The Creative Sector Flex Fund provides essential support for dynamic arts organizations in Pennsylvania, specifically those with annual revenues between $10,000 and $200,000.	Rolling	$5K
Rev. Vouros Fund Grant Community Foundation of Greater New Britain · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $25K The Rev. Vouros Fund Grant, managed by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, honors Reverend Carl G. Vouros by supporting impactful initiatives in the community.	Rolling	$5K – $25K
KEF: Promising Practices Grant Kennett Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The KEF: Promising Practices Grant, offered by the Kennett Education Foundation, provides up to $5,000 for innovative classroom and extracurricular programs that enhance K-12 education.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Mighty Money Mini Grants AWS Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The Mighty Money Mini Grant from the AWS Foundation aims to empower individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities in Northeast Indiana.	Rolling	Up to $5K
ECF of Boeing Company: Colorado Chapter Grant Program Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $5K The Employees Community Fund of Boeing Company supports local communities through employee-driven grantmaking.	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Holzman Foundation Grant The Holzman Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $10K The Holzman Foundation Grant supports arts, education, humanitarian, and religious organizations in the Portland Metro area, continuing the philanthropic legacy of the Holzman family since 1990.	Rolling	$500 – $10K
Bloomfield Greater Together Community Fund Grant Hartford Foundation for Public Giving · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $10K The Bloomfield Greater Together Community Fund Grant, established by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, aims to empower local organizations by providing financial support for projects that benefit Bloomfield residents.	Rolling	$500 – $10K
Raven Fund Jump Start Award Grant The CIRI Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K The Raven Fund Jump Start Award, established by the CIRI Foundation, provides scholarships of up to $2,000 per year for CIRI voting shareholders who are high school students.	Rolling	Up to $2K
Innovator Award Grant International Sculpture Center · Foundation Rolling · $1K The ISC Innovator Award celebrates individuals and organizations that drive creative social innovation in contemporary sculpture.	Rolling	$1K
CFMC Small Grants Community Foundation for Monterey County · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $20K The CFMC Small Grants program, offered by the Community Foundation for Monterey County, supports emerging projects and small organizations focused on specific populations or areas.	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Erie County Cultural Funding Program - Level 1 (Grants under $50,000) Erie County Arts and Cultural Advisory Board (EACAB) · Foundation Rolling · Up to $50K The Erie County Cultural Funding Program offers annual grants of up to $50,000 for 501(c)(3) arts and cultural organizations in Erie County. These funds support general operating expenses such as salaries, program costs, and utilities.	Rolling	Up to $50K
Youth Sports and Recreational Grant Program Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $50K Through the Prairie Meadows Youth Sports and Recreational Grant Program, Prairie Meadows seeks to benefit as many qualified youth sports organizations as possible with the funds available.	Rolling	$1K – $50K
Theisen’s More for Your Community Grants Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque · Foundation Rolling · $100 – $5K The Theisen’s More for Your Community Grants program aims to inspire generosity and strengthen communities in the Dubuque region.	Rolling	$100 – $5K
Project Grants Heart of Kentucky United Way Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K Community "mini grants" awarded on an annual basis to nonprofit organizations. Heart of Kentucky United Way works to solve community challenges through forging partnerships and mobilizing resources.	Rolling	Up to $3K
Teacher Grants for Innovation (GA) Georgia Department of Education · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $3K The Teacher Grants for Innovation program, funded by the Georgia Department of Education, supports public school teachers in Georgia with innovative projects aimed at enhancing student learning.	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Partner Grants Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Rolling · 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.	Rolling	Up to $5K
GMJF: Jewish Incubator Grants Greater Miami Jewish Federation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $10K The Greater Miami Jewish Federation offers the Jewish Incubator Grants aimed at fostering innovative programs that enrich Miami's Jewish community.	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Synod of the Mid-Atlantic - Small Church Grants Synod of the Mid-Atlantic · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The Synod of the Mid-Atlantic offers Small Church Grants to support new and small Presbyterian churches in their mission projects.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Women's Fund of Hawai'i Annual Grants Program Women's Fund of Hawai'i · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K The Fund will make grants to organizations or programs that:	Rolling	Up to $10K
Voya Unsung Heroes Awards Program Grant Voya Financial · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $25K The Voya Unsung Heroes Awards Program supports educators with innovative class projects that enhance student learning. Annually, 50 selected educators receive $2,000 each, with three top awards of $5,000, $10,000, and $25,000.	Rolling	$2K – $25K
Farm Transition Grant: New Farmer Micro Grant Connecticut Department of Agriculture · Foundation Rolling · $5K The Farm Transition Grant, managed by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, offers up to $49,999 in matching funds to support Connecticut farmers in diversifying their operations and transitioning to value-added production.	Rolling	$5K
Rutherford County Endowment Grant The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $10K The Rutherford County Endowment Grant, offered by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, provides funding between $2,500 and $10,000 to nonprofit organizations and public agencies that serve Rutherford County.	Rolling	$3K – $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 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 Inc (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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