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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Duke Energy: Kentucky: 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 supporting vibrant economies, climate resiliency, and justice, equity, and inclusion in Kentucky.	Not published	Up to $20K
Micro Grants Nebraska Arts Council · State Not published · Varies Grant funding for first-time applicants and artists for community arts projects or professional development.	Not published	Varies
HFPG: Small Nonprofit Grants Hartford Foundation for Public Giving · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Organization must have a preliminary discussion with a NSP staff member to determine eligibility, then contact the Senior Community Impact Officer to to discuss interest and opportunity – If organization deemed eligible to apply…	Not published	Varies
Tuscola County Community Foundation: Founders Fund Grant Tuscola County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $600 The Tuscola County Community Foundation's Founders Fund Grant supports innovative and start-up projects from grassroots or smaller non-profits.	Not published	Up to $600
Central Kentucky Community Foundation Grant Central Kentucky Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Central Kentucky Community Foundation is the philanthropic focal point in the region, serving as a resource, leader and catalyst to people who wish to improve life in their community.	Not published	Up to $10K
Quinn’s Corner Jumpstart Grants Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Not published · $5K Quinn’s Corner Jumpstart Grants offer one-time funding of $5,000 to organizations supporting domestic violence survivors and their pets.	Not published	$5K
Small Grants Program: Program 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
FANS Funds Grant The Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The FANS Funds provide essential emergency assistance to individuals and families in Washington County, MD, as well as to nonprofit organizations addressing urgent community needs.	Not published	Up to $1K
Kathleen & Joseph M. Bryan Community Enrichment and Venture Grant (CEVG) United Way of Greater Greensboro Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K CEVG began in 1967 to promote the improvement of human service delivery through innovative programs.	Not published	Up to $15K
Dorothy Crosby Legacy Award Grant Alabama Power Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Grant of up to $10,000 to a nonprofit organization or community action agency doing exemplary work in elderly care, energy assistance, education, or health and human services.	Not published	Up to $10K
Joseph W. Tripiano Charitable Fund (Grant for Interest of Horses) Community Foundation for San Benito County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joseph W. Tripiano Charitable Fund supports nonprofits dedicated to the care and promotion of horses. Established in memory of Joe Tripiano, it aims to enhance the quality of life for horses through various initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Under $2,500 Warren County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K Warren County Community Foundation awards unrestricted grants to recipients in Warren County, Indiana. In 2025, the foundation awarded $81,074.41 in unrestricted grants across all grant categories.	Not published	$3K
Beaufort-Hyde Unrestricted Fund Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Beaufort-Hyde Unrestricted Fund Grant, managed by the Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation, provides annual funding to local nonprofit organizations in Beaufort and Hyde counties.	Not published	$500 – $1K
VCF: Green Mountain Fund Grant The Vermont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Green Mountain Fund, established by the Vermont Community Foundation, offers grants between $500 and $5,000 to support charitable activities in Lamoille and Orleans Counties.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Project Grants Arts Commission Grants · State Not published · $25K – $500K Project Grants are utilized in funding a broad range of arts projects (and arts components of larger projects) in Mississippi communities. Requires a dollar-for-dollar cash match.	Not published	$25K – $500K
Early-Career Artist Research & Development Grant Forecast Public Art · Foundation Not published · $3K The Early-Career Artist Research & Development Grant supports Minnesota-based early-career artists engaged in public art research and development.	Not published	$3K
Nonprofit Teambuilding Grant Legacy Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Nonprofit Teambuilding Grant by Legacy Foundation aims to enhance the well-being of nonprofit staff and core volunteers in Lake County, Indiana.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Clay County Community Foundation Grant Program North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Clay County Community Foundation Grant Program offers funding to local nonprofit organizations in Clay County, encouraging philanthropic efforts and community engagement.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Milton Brown Express Grants Santa Barbara Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Milton Brown Express Grants, offered by the Santa Barbara Foundation, provide up to $1,000 annually to organizations enhancing senior citizens' welfare.	Not published	Up to $1K
Herzfeld Foundation: Small Arts Organization Project Grant Richard and Ethel Herzfeld · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Herzfeld Foundation's Small Arts Organization Project Grant aims to enhance the sustainability of small and medium-sized arts organizations in Wisconsin, especially in the Greater Milwaukee area.	Not published	$5K – $25K
25 Squared Grant Initiative The Community Foundation of Utah · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K Part of CFU's coordinated initiatives across the leadership lifecycle designed to Attract, Empower, and Connect Utah's social sector leaders.	Not published	$3K – $5K
The XENO PRIZE for Performance Arts Grant Franklin Furnace Fund · Foundation Not published · $5K The XENO PRIZE for Performance Arts, awarded by Franklin Furnace, supports early-career LGBTQ+-identifying performance artists creating new work in 26 states with restrictive gender-affirming laws.	Not published	$5K
SBB Research Group Grant SBB Research Group Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The SBB Research Group Grant offers $5,000 to 501(c)(3) organizations with a focus on addressing unmet needs through sustainable strategies. The application process is streamlined, consisting of just ten questions.	Not published	$1K – $5K
CNYCF: Strategic Sustainability Fund Grant Central New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Central New York Community Foundation's Strategic Sustainability Fund supports nonprofit organizations in creating collaborations, such as mergers and affiliations, to enhance their effectiveness and resource use.	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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