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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Aurora Area Affiliate Grantmaking Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Aurora Area Affiliate Grantmaking Program, managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, offers up to $10,000 for 501(c)(3) organizations and other IRS-approved entities serving the Aurora area.	Not published	Up to $10K
Competitive Donor-Advised Funds - Diamond V Grant Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Typically $7,500 The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation offers the Competitive Donor-Advised Funds - Diamond V Grant to enhance the quality of life in Linn County, Iowa.	Not published	Typically $7,500
MSAC Creativity Grants for Projects Maryland State Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $1K – $4K The MSAC Creativity Grants for Projects, offered by the Maryland State Arts Council, aim to enhance the sustainability of artists and small organizations.	Not published	$1K – $4K
Board of Visitors Grant: Category B The Board of Visitors · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K The Board of Visitors Grant: Category B provides funding between $5,000 and $100,000 for nonprofit organizations with 501(c)3 status. It supports healthcare initiatives for women, children, and the elderly in the Phoenix area.	Not published	$5K – $100K
NewYork-Presbyterian: Mini-Grants Program New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies NewYork-Presbyterian’s Mini-Grants have provided financial assistance to local, grass roots community-based organizations (CBOs) since 2011.	Not published	Varies
North Central Wi Area - Merrill Area Beyond Crayons & Computers Grants Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Beyond Crayons & Computer Grants, provided by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, aim to promote innovative educational projects in Merrill area schools.	Not published	Up to $1K
Bradford T. Blauvelt Memorial Trust Fund Grant Bradford T Blauvelt Memorial Trust · Foundation Not published · $2K The Bradford T. Blauvelt Memorial Trust Fund Grant supports charitable organizations in Ocean County, NJ, focusing on education, health, and human services.	Not published	$2K
LifeSavings Grant Program Impactlife · Foundation Not published · $1 – $250 Primary and secondary schools that host blood drives qualify for ImpactLife's Lifesavings grant program.	Not published	$1 – $250
Southeastern Region- Jim Liles Student Award Grant Costume Society of America · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Costume Society of America (CSA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded on March 23, 1973, and incorporated in the state of New York on September 12, 1973.	Not published	Up to $1K
Forest Foundation Regional Grant Forest Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $8K The Forest Foundation Regional Grant supports new and emerging non-profits in Greater Boston, focusing on leadership development for undergraduate students.	Not published	$2K – $8K
Strategic Initiative Grants: BPI Impact Grants The Winston-Salem Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Strategic Initiative Grants: BPI Impact Grants support Black-led organizations in Forsyth County, focusing on economic and educational equity.	Not published	Up to $1K
Swain County Community Foundation: Unrestricted Endowment Fund Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Swain County Community Foundation's Unrestricted Endowment Fund aims to enhance community life in Swain County by providing annual grants to local nonprofits.	Not published	$500 – $1K
JFGS: Small Agency Sustainability Grants Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The JFGS Small Agency Sustainability Grants offer up to $5,000 for operational support to Jewish organizations in Western Washington with budgets of $150,000 or less.	Not published	Up to $5K
Black Mountain-Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Black Mountain-Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund supports charitable organizations in the Swannanoa Valley, focusing on health, education, and wellness. Grants range from $2,500 to $10,000 for innovative projects and programs.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Montgomery County Fund Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Montgomery County Fund Grant, established in 1992, supports local nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County through competitive grants ranging from $500 to $5,000.	Not published	$1K – $5K
CMFF: Faces Grants - Sussex County The Carl M Freeman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The CMFF: Faces Grants in Sussex County, led by the Carl M. Freeman Foundation, aims to support small, community-driven projects that often go unnoticed.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Duke Energy: Florida: Local Impact Grants Duke Energy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Duke Energy Foundation offers Local Impact Grants of up to $20,000 aimed at promoting vibrant economies, climate resiliency, and justice, equity, and inclusion.	Not published	Up to $20K
Owensville Area Community Foundation Grantmaking Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Owensville Area Community Foundation Grantmaking Program supports local 501(c)(3) organizations and other IRS-approved entities in enhancing the quality of life in the Owensville area.	Not published	Up to $500
Gail Reilly Scholarship New Jersey State Golf Association Caddie Scholarship Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship program mentioned in the NJSGA Foundations section, though limited details are provided in the available website content.	Not published	Varies
RAF Better Communities Grants: Spring Focus Areas Rochester Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The RAF Better Communities Grants provide vital funding to nonprofits in the Rochester, MN area, focusing on youth, education, and vibrant community development.	Not published	$10K – $20K
Make/Shift Pitch Haus Competition (Michigan) Grant CultureSource · Foundation Not published · $25K The Make/Shift Pitch Haus Competition, hosted by CultureSource, aims to celebrate Michigan's vibrant creative community by awarding four grants of $25,000 each.	Not published	$25K
AHC Other Media Mini-Grant 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
Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation - Community Fund Grant Fond Du Lac Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Unrestricted community grants awarded through bi-annual grant cycles by the Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation (regional affiliate of Fond du Lac Area Foundation).	Not published	Up to $3K
Neighborhood Assistance Program Grant Missouri Department of Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP), administered by the Missouri Department of Economic Development, provides tax credits to incentivize donations for community projects.	Not published	Up to $500K

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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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