Small Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated October 2, 2026

There are currently 776 open small grants for nonprofits in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 692 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.

Open grants: 776; from 535 funders
Median award: $5,000; middle half $2,500–$10K
Total listed funding: $11.5M; across 692 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 20; 25 with a published date

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Small Grants Program: Program Grants - Housing The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg · Foundation Rolling · Varies Through the Small Grants Program (SGP), the Foundation supports nonprofits with a streamlined grant application and review process.	Rolling	Varies
BBF Rapid Grants Ball Brothers Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The Ball Brothers Foundation's BBF Rapid Grants program offers immediate funding to organizations in Indiana, particularly in East Central Indiana and Muncie/Delaware County.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Doniphan Community Foundation Grant Greater Grand Island Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies _NOTE: Agencies are strongly encouraged to contact the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation before submitting a proposal to discuss the appropriateness of the request._ Greater Grand Island Community Foundation is a growing legacy…	Rolling	Varies
PACF Mini Grants Parsons Area Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K The PACF Mini Grants program, established by the Parsons Area Community Foundation, provides crucial financial support to non-profit projects within a 25-mile radius of Parsons.	Rolling	Up to $3K
Arts in Arkansas Fund Grant Arkansas Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $5K The Arts in Arkansas Fund, managed by the Arkansas Community Foundation and CACHE, offers $5,000 in total to small arts nonprofits across Arkansas.	Rolling	$5K
Human Services and Education Grant The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $25K The Human Services and Education Grant, offered by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, provides up to $25,000 to support programs addressing the needs of economically disadvantaged individuals and educational initiatives.	Rolling	Up to $25K
Richard Reed Foundation Grant Richard Reed Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Richard Reed Foundation Grant supports small, innovative non-profit organizations in Colorado and Northern California that aim to improve community welfare through initiatives in mental health, child development, environmental impact…	Rolling	Varies
Pride Foundation Community Grants Program The Pride Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $10K The Pride Foundation Community Grants Program supports LGBTQ+ organizations in the Northwest by providing consistent funding to advance equity and justice.	Rolling	$10K
Small Grants Bellingham Bay Rotary Club · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Bellingham Bay Rotary Club offers small grants to support local community initiatives and nonprofit organizations. The club has highlighted "Small Grant Recipients" in their 2026 speaker schedule (April 14, 2026).	Rolling	Varies
BHACF Capacity Building Grant Black Hills Area Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $5K The Black Hills Area Community Foundation awards two rounds of Capacity Building Grants each year at $5,000 each to Black Hills-region nonprofits; funds support strategic planning, marketing, staff/board development…	Rolling	$5K
John F. Wegman Fund Grant Rochester Area Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $10K The John F. Wegman Fund, established in 1953, focuses on enhancing community welfare in Rochester and Monroe County.	Rolling	$2K – $10K
Harold M. Greaney Trust Fund Grant The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K The Harold M. Greaney Trust Fund Grant supports nonprofit organizations serving Perry County, focusing on programs that benefit local citizens.	Rolling	Up to $3K
Randolph County Community Foundation: Unrestricted Endowment Fund Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $2K The Randolph County Community Foundation offers the Unrestricted Endowment Fund Grant to support local nonprofits.	Rolling	$500 – $2K
KCF: Competitive Grants Program - Community Grants Kitsap Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The Kitsap Community Foundation (KCF) offers competitive grants up to $5,000 for nonprofit organizations serving Kitsap and North Mason County.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Live United Mini-Grant Program United Way of Gloucester County · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1K The Live United Mini-Grant Program provides small grants to local nonprofits to support programs serving Gloucester County residents.	Rolling	Up to $1K
Tourism Regeneration Grant - Micro-Purchase Washington Tourism Alliance · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K The Tourism Regeneration Grant - Micro-Purchase aims to enhance visitor experiences in rural communities by funding projects up to $50,000.	Rolling	Up to $10K
Fort Lupton Community Foundation Grant Weld Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The Fort Lupton Community Foundation Grant aims to address significant needs within the Fort Lupton area.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Neighborhood Grants Program Community Foundation for Monterey County · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $5K The Neighborhood Grants Program, managed by the Community Foundation for Monterey County, provides funding from $3,000 to $5,000 to community-led initiatives that enhance local quality of life.	Rolling	$3K – $5K
City of Carlsbad Community Arts Grants: For Arts Organizations City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Division · State Rolling · Up to $8K The City of Carlsbad offers Community Arts Grants aimed at fostering artistic and cultural activities in the region. These grants support diverse projects that promote inclusion and participation from various community groups.	Rolling	Up to $8K
The McDowell Endowment Grant The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The McDowell Endowment aims to enhance the quality of life in McDowell County by encouraging charitable contributions and funding projects that assist local communities and residents.	Rolling	Up to $5K
CNYCF: Cortland Bright Ideas Grant Program Central New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Central New York Community Foundation is a public charity that receives contributions from private donors, manages them to grow over time and then distributes funding to local charities to help them thrive.	Rolling	Varies
Community Grants Program U-M Center for Disability Health and Wellness (CDHW) · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K The Disability Health Care Access and Quality Grant Program for Safety Net Organizations seeks to improve health care accessibility for low-income individuals with disabilities in Michigan.	Rolling	Up to $10K
Creative Opportunity Fund Grant Alliance of Resident Theatres New York Inc · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $5K The Creative Opportunity Fund, managed by A.R.T./New York, offers general operating support grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 for small professional theatres in New York State with budgets under $500,000.	Rolling	$2K – $5K
Chowan Community Funds Foundation Unrestricted Endowment Grant Program North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $5K The Chowan Community Funds Foundation offers the Unrestricted Endowment Grant Program to support local causes in Chowan County.	Rolling	$1K – $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 776 open small grants for nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 2, 2026, 692 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 open listings, the most active funders are North Carolina Community Foundation Inc (29), Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc (14), 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, 535 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are small grants for nonprofits due?

Of 776 open grants, 20 accept applications on a rolling basis, 25 have a published upcoming deadline, 72 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 659 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 80% 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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