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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
United Airlines Trust Fund Grant Siouxland Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The United Airlines Trust Fund Grant, established by United Airlines in recognition of Siouxland's response to the Flight 232 incident, supports community projects and scholarships.	Not published	Up to $3K
Delta Foundation Grants CFD Research Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Delta Foundation, established by CFD Research Corporation in 2021, aims to enhance community well-being through collective employee-owner contributions.	Not published	Varies
CFNJ: RSI Foundation Grant Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Not published · $3K – $25K The CFNJ: RSI Foundation Grant aims to support community-driven initiatives that address pressing needs in New Jersey.	Not published	$3K – $25K
Staples-Motley Area Community Foundation Grant Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Staples-Motley Area Community Foundation Grant, managed by the Initiative Foundation, aims to enhance the Staples/Motley area through funding proposals focused on strengthening youth and families, improving community appearance, and…	Not published	Up to $2K
Rapid Response Grant Colorado Plateau Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K CPF's rapid response grants support Native-led organizations responding to critical and urgent needs and unforeseen opportunities in the Colorado Plateau region.	Rolling	Up to $10K
PMRTC: Community Betterment Grant Program Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 – $100K The PMRTC Community Betterment Grant Program by Prairie Meadows supports small to medium projects aimed at enhancing community well-being.	Not published	$100 – $100K
Berks County Association of School Retirees Scholarship and Mini-Grant Fund Grant Berks County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Berks County Association of School Retirees Scholarship and Mini-Grant Fund, managed by the Berks County Community Foundation, supports educational initiatives in Berks County, Pennsylvania.	Not published	Varies
Community Sustaining Fund Grant Community Sustaining Fund (CSF) of Thurston County · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Community Sustaining Fund Grant supports innovative projects that strengthen communities and the environment in Thurston County.	Not published	Up to $2K
United for Good Nonprofit Resiliency Grant The United Way of Central Maryland Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $25K The United for Good Nonprofit Resiliency Grant, provided by United Way of Central Maryland, aims to support 501(c)(3) organizations in Central Maryland that address essential needs for individuals and families.	Not published	$3K – $25K
Hypertherm: Good Neighbor Grant Hypertherm Hope Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Hypertherm Good Neighbor Grant, offered by the HOPE Foundation, provides financial support of up to $500 to non-profit organizations.	Not published	Up to $500
Hermann Area Grantmaking Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Hermann Area Grantmaking Program, governed by the Community Foundation of the Hermann Area, aims to enhance the quality of life for local residents through strategic grantmaking.	Not published	Up to $1K
Micro Grants Community Foundation of Jackson Hole · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K A Community Grants program supporting diverse community needs.	Not published	Up to $2K
Rapid Response Grant Western Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1 – $3K	Not published	$1 – $3K
Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation Grants - under $3,500 Lloyd K Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation, established in 1975, provides grants under $3,500 to nonprofit organizations and public entities in the North Shore region.	Not published	Up to $4K
RISCA Project Grants for Organizations Rhode Island State Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The RISCA Project Grants for Organizations program offers funding up to $3,000 to support arts and culture projects that benefit Rhode Island communities.	Not published	Up to $6K
Community Betterment Grant Program Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 – $100K Prairie Meadows Community Betterment Grants fund small-to-medium sized projects with grants that support qualified organizations seeking to improve the lives of those in their communities.	Not published	$100 – $100K
Communities in Action Grant Program Jackson Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Communities in Action Grant Program, funded by the Jackson Community Foundation, aims to empower grassroots organizations and neighborhood groups in Jackson County.	Not published	Up to $3K
CNY Arts Onondaga County MicroGrant CNY Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies CNY Arts lists a 2027 Onondaga County MicroGrant among its current grant offerings, a small-dollar grant for arts/culture projects in Onondaga County. Amount and deadline not shown on the captured grants index page.	Not published	Varies
Arts & Culture Trust Fund - Arts Education Grants Jersey City Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $18K Part of Jersey City's Arts and Culture Trust Fund initiative. The first round included 8 arts education grant awards from approximately $900,000 in total funding.	Not published	Up to $18K
Impact100 Jersey Coast Grants - Mission Award Impact 100 Jersey Coast · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Impact 100 Jersey Coast Grants offers substantial funding to nonprofit organizations serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties.	Not published	Up to $10K
Future Youth Involvement (FYI) Fund Mini Grant Tuscola County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $250 The Future Youth Involvement (FYI) Fund Mini Grant, managed by the Tuscola County Community Foundation, empowers school-sanctioned student organizations to engage in philanthropy and leadership.	Not published	Up to $250
Stuntz Mycology Fund Mini Grants Daniel E Stuntz Memorial Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $250 The Stuntz Mycology Fund awards Mini Grants to K-12 teachers, other educators and students in the Pacific Northwest, most often to buy supplies for projects related to fungi such as cultivation workshops or school science fairs.	Rolling	Up to $250
Chicago Region Artistic Vitality Grants Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $14K The Chicago Artistic Vitality Grant supports over 175 small, professional arts organizations across various disciplines.	Not published	$3K – $14K
Mini-Grants Capitol Hill Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 Mini-Grants are typically awarded for a one-time or emergency need. The applicant must demonstrate how the grant will be used to benefit residents of Capitol Hill.	Rolling	Up to $500

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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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