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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CFSCNY: Racial Justice and Equity Fund Grant The Community Foundation for South Central New York Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The CFSCNY Racial Justice and Equity Fund, established in 2020, addresses systemic inequities faced by marginalized communities.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Kaplun Foundation Youth Board Grants Morris J & Betty Kaplun Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Morris J. & Betty Kaplun Foundation Youth Board offers grants up to $5,000 for nonprofit organizations aligned with their mission areas.	Not published	Up to $5K
Jackson County Community Foundation Grant Program North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $3K The Jackson County Community Foundation Grant Program, established in 1992, provides grants to local nonprofits addressing community needs.	Not published	$2K – $3K
Impact Boost Award Grant IMPACT100 Westchester Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Impact Boost Award aims to empower small nonprofits in Westchester by providing high-impact grants.	Not published	Varies
Next Wave Grant City of Tempe · State Not published · Up to $3K The Next Wave Grant, offered by the City of Tempe, supports innovative arts projects with funding up to $2,500 for newer nonprofits and small creative businesses.	Not published	Up to $3K
Community Foundation for Oak Park General Fund Grants Community Foundation for Oak Park · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 The Community Foundation for Oak Park (California) issues grants from its general fund and its special funds; general fund grants 'are usually $500 or less' because the general fund must also support Foundation operations.	Rolling	Up to $500
Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County Grant Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County Grant provides funding for various programs and projects in health, education, recreation, and the arts, with grants typically ranging from $5,000 to $10,000.	Not published	Up to $5K
Discretionary Grants Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1K The Discretionary Fund invests in the quality of life of the community on a smaller scale with quicker turnaround than regular responsive cycles.	Rolling	Up to $1K
SCCF: Community Grants South Central Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The South Central Community Foundation (SCCF) aims to enhance the quality of life for residents in Barber, Comanche, Kingman, Kiowa, Pratt, Rice, and Stafford counties.	Not published	$2K
NICF: Fulton County Kewanna-Union Township Grant Northern Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Fulton County Kewanna-Union Township Grant, established by the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, aims to support local charitable initiatives.	Not published	Up to $3K
Give Where You Live NKY Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky · Foundation Not published · $100 A giving circle format that brings together community members for quick, collaborative grantmaking. Members meet quarterly for "speed philanthropy" events where nonprofits are selected and funded in less than an hour.	Not published	$100
Haywood County Community Foundation: Unrestricted Endowment Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Haywood County Community Foundation offers an Unrestricted Endowment fund to support local nonprofit organizations.	Not published	$500 – $1K
NEA Foundation- Student Success Grants The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The NEA Foundation's Student Success Grants support educators in creating innovative learning experiences that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and cultural understanding among students.	Not published	Up to $5K
Arts Access (ACC) - Community 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
CFES Community Needs Grant Community Foundation of the Eastern Shor · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The CFES Community Needs Grant, offered by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, supports charitable programs that address community needs in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties.	Not published	Up to $10K
Revitalizing Westmoreland Grant Program The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Revitalizing Westmoreland Grant Program, managed by the Pittsburgh Foundation, aims to support vulnerable populations in Westmoreland County.	Not published	Up to $20K
RAP Foundation Small Grant Regional Access Project Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The RAP Foundation Small Grant, offered by the Regional Access Project Foundation Inc., provides up to $10,000 per year to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and governmental agencies.	Not published	Up to $10K
Marathon County: Clyde F. Schlueter Foundation Grants Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · US $1,000 - US $10,000 The Clyde F. Schlueter Foundation, established in 1977, focuses on enhancing the character and service of youth in Wausau through grants.	Not published	US $1,000 - US $10,000
WZ Giving Circle Grant Yampa Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The WZ Giving Circle, supported by the Yampa Valley Community Foundation, focuses on assisting individuals and families in Routt and Moffat Counties through immediate financial aid.	Not published	Up to $5K
Community Micro Grants Sturgis Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Community Micro Grants by the Sturgis Area Community Foundation (SACF) aim to enhance the quality of life in St. Joseph County, Michigan.	Not published	Up to $5K
Santa Cruz Community Foundation Grant Community Foundation for Southern Arizona · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Santa Cruz Community Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Santa Cruz County with requests up to $5,000. Established in 2001, it aims to strengthen the community through charitable initiatives.	Not published	Up to $5K
Small Grants Program: Operating Grants - Aging The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg · Foundation Not published · Varies Through the Small Grants Program (SGP), the Foundation supports nonprofits with a streamlined grant application and review process.	Not published	Varies
Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation: Action Grants Tahoe Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation is a nonprofit public charity that is dedicated to supporting the Tahoe region – now and into the future.	Not published	Varies
Support Us Now (SUN) Fund Mackinac Island Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The SUN Fund provides flexible grant funding that can be applied for throughout the year, offering an alternative to the traditional spring and fall grant cycles. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.	Rolling	Up to $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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