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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Pilot Reuse Fund The Story of Stuff Project · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K A complementary fund to the Grassroots Grants Program, designed to accelerate solutions to single-use plastic pollution. The fund aligns with The Story of Stuff Project's Serve Up Reuse and Bring Back Refill campaigns.	Not published	Up to $5K
Community Betterment Committee Funding Grant Etc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K ETC's Community Betterment Committee Funding Grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations across the United States.	Not published	Up to $5K
Queens Community Arts Grant New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) · Foundation Not published · $1K – $8K The Queens Community Arts Grant, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts, supports artists and organizations in Queens to enhance community culture through arts projects.	Not published	$1K – $8K
Excellence in Education Mini-Grant Moorestown Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Excellence in Education Mini-Grant program aims to enhance educational opportunities within the Moorestown Township Public Schools by funding innovative projects that positively impact students.	Not published	Up to $5K
NEA- Envision Equity Grants The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The NEA Envision Equity Grants empower educators to implement innovative projects that foster cultural understanding, anti-racism, and civic engagement among students.	Not published	Up to $5K
Making Good Minigrants Cambridge Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Minigrant program mentioned in the foundation's menu of funding opportunities. Limited details provided in the extracted content.	Not published	Varies
Small Charities Fund The Woman's Club of Louisville Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Small Charities Fund distributes grants annually to support community organizations and causes.	Not published	Varies
Field of Interest Funds: James Bernard and Mildred Jordan Tucker Fund Grant Inland Empire Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The James Bernard and Mildred Jordan Tucker Fund Grant, established by the Inland Empire Community Foundation, aims to enhance the lives of disabled individuals reliant on wheelchairs.	Not published	$10K
PLTW Launch- Program Expansion: In Partnership With Emerson NI Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The PLTW Launch Program, in partnership with Emerson NI, aims to expand STEM education by providing grant support to elementary schools in Texas.	Not published	Up to $5K
Ashe County Community Foundation Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Ashe County Community Foundation Grant supports local nonprofits through various funds, including those for education and children's programs.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Phyllis Yale IMPACT Award Cradles to Crayons Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K A grant program created by Cradles to Crayons to recognize and support the work of other organizations in the community.	Not published	$10K
Quailwood Fund Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Quailwood Fund, established by Jonathan Schor, aims to enhance community life in Red Rock, NY, through grants for public services, conservation, and educational scholarships.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Micro-Investment Grants United Way of Dane County Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K Developed nine years ago from community feedback, the Micro-Investments process creates an opportunity for grassroots organizations working to decrease racial disparities to apply for funding outside of United Way's regular investment…	Not published	$5K – $25K
CFNA: Elk County Development Grants Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The CFNA: Elk County Development Grants aim to enhance the economic and community wellbeing of Elk County through support for innovative community development initiatives.	Not published	$2K – $10K
Mckesson Foundation Grant: below $25,000 McKesson Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The McKesson Foundation Grant provides funding up to $25,000 for organizations focused on improving health outcomes in underserved communities.	Not published	Up to $25K
Bangor Savings Bank Corporate Giving Program Grant Bangor Savings Bank Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Bangor Savings Bank Corporate Giving Program supports community development and enhances quality of life through sponsorships and donations.	Not published	Up to $2K
CFMC: Opportunity Fund Grant Community Foundation for Monterey County · Foundation Not published · Varies CFMC’s small Opportunity grants program address a wide spectrum of needs.	Not published	Varies
IH: Activate History Micro-Grants Program Illinois Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: This grant cycle opens Jan 21, 2025 and remains open until October 1 or when funds are expended._ Illinois Humanities, the Illinois affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, is a statewide nonprofit organization that…	Not published	Varies
Piscataqua Region Artist Advancement Grant New Hampshire Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K A major unrestricted grant awarded annually to support individual visual artists in their artistic development and career growth. One of the country's largest unrestricted grants to an individual artist.	Not published	Up to $25K
Chapman Foundation Grant Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alvah H. and Wyline P. Chapman Foundation offers grants to support charitable, educational, and community-focused initiatives, primarily in Florida and Georgia. Eligible applicants must be IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organizations.	Not published	Varies
Crisis Assistance Program Grants Youngstown Fdn General · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Crisis Assistance Program Grants, administered by The Youngstown Foundation, offer crucial funding support to 501(c)(3) organizations in Youngstown, facilitating swift responses to emergency needs.	Not published	Up to $5K
Competitive Donor-Advised Funds - Lil’ Drug Store Products Grant Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Competitive Donor-Advised Funds grant, offered by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life in Linn County, Iowa.	Not published	Up to $5K
Yakima Valley Sponsorship Grants Yakima Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Yakima Valley Community Foundation provides Sponsorship Grants to support events and activities that benefit the Yakima Valley community and promote the foundation's mission.	Not published	Up to $3K
Moore County Community Foundation Grant Program North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $4K The Moore County Community Foundation Grant Program offers funding opportunities to local nonprofit organizations in Moore County, focusing on enhancing community life and addressing evolving needs.	Not published	$500 – $4K

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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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