Small Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated October 21, 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
Sweet Grass Community Micro Grants Sweet Grass Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sweet Grass Community Foundation offers Micro Grants to support local organizations in addressing unexpected, urgent, or one-time expenses.	Not published	Varies
First Northern Bank Community GIving Grant First Northern Bank · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K First Northern Bank has a long-standing commitment to community support, donating over $2 million and encouraging employees to volunteer extensively.	Not published	Up to $5K
Small Grant Country Club of the South Charity Guild · Foundation Not published · $10K	Not published	$10K
Small Grants Program: Operating Grants - Health 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
CFNEM: Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council Grants (NEMYAC) Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council (NEMYAC) offers grants for youth-related programs, distributing approximately $50,000 annually from its endowed funds.	Not published	Up to $3K
Versafund Grant Program: Catalyst Grant Versacare Inc · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $10K The Versafund Grant Program: Catalyst Grant, offered by Versacare Foundation, provides funding ranging from $2,500 to $10,000.	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Small Grant Program Stamford Rotary Trust Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Stamford Rotary Trust Fund provides grants to support nonprofit organizations through direct program funding and general operating grants. Grants support projects that:	Not published	Up to $3K
Rosendin Foundation Emergency Grant The Rosendin Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Rosendin Foundation Emergency Grant provides financial support for unplanned expenses due to unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters.	Not published	Up to $5K
Idaho Workforce Development Council: Outreach Project Grant Idaho Workforce Development Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Idaho Workforce Development Council's Outreach Project Grant provides funding for initiatives that enhance public information and outreach regarding career education and workforce training opportunities.	Not published	Up to $25K
Torch Helps Grant Torch Helps Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Torch Helps Grant provides $10,000 to non-profit organizations recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.	Not published	$10K
NWCTCF: Cycle Grants Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to US $5,000 The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation (NCCF) offers Cycle Grants to enhance community life through arts, education, environment, health, and social services.	Not published	Up to US $5,000
Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F.)- Teacher Mini-Grants Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F.) provides Teacher Mini-Grants aimed at enhancing the educational experience of deaf and hard-of-hearing youth.	Not published	Up to $500
General Operating Support Grant Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The General Operating Support Grant, offered by HumanitiesDC, provides crucial unrestricted funds to bolster the humanities sector in Washington, D.C. This grant is targeted at non-profit organizations with a humanities-focused mission and…	Not published	Up to $25K
4Culture: Open 4Culture Grants 4Culture · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The 4Culture: Open 4Culture Grants provide funding up to $2,500 for projects in Arts, Heritage, and Preservation within King County.	Not published	Up to $3K
Kudo Grant Huntington County Community Fdtn Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 – $1K A grant program designed to support local nonprofits and their fundraising efforts.	Not published	$100 – $1K
Changemaker Grants (Community Building Mini-Grants Program) United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Changemaker Grants program by the United Way of Greater New Bedford supports all-volunteer groups aiming to positively impact their community.	Not published	Up to $3K
Rockland Trust: Community Donations Grant Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K Rockland Trust is committed to strengthening local communities through charitable donations to 501(c)(3) organizations and community groups.	Not published	$3K
The Black Fund of Central Texas Grant The Black Fund of Central Texas · Foundation Not published · $13K The Black Fund of Central Texas aims to empower Black-led organizations and strengthen the Black community through targeted investments in various impact areas, including arts, education, health, and advocacy.	Not published	$13K
Neighborhood Business Grant Citizens Committee for New York City Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K CitizensNYC offers grants to support neighborhood small businesses, particularly those struggling to maintain operations and community presence.	Not published	Up to $5K
Madison Visionary Partners: Community Impact Mini-Grant Madison Visionary Partners Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Madison Visionary Partners Community Impact Mini-Grant supports local nonprofits seeking to enhance quality of life in Madison, Alabama.	Not published	$500 – $3K
A Taste of the Nonprofit Sector Grant Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado · Foundation Not published · $3K The Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado presents the "A Taste of the Nonprofit Sector Grant," offering $2,500 to 10 selected nonprofits.	Not published	$3K
Quick Response Grants Program Homer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Quick Response Grants Program, offered by the Homer Foundation, provides funding up to $5,000 for projects that enhance community well-being.	Not published	Up to $5K
WNDB: Emergency Grants We Need Diverse Books · Foundation Not published · $250 – $1K We Need Diverse Books is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that takes a holistic approach in improving literacy and building compassion by affecting change across the entire reading pipeline — turning diverse manuscripts into published books and then…	Not published	$250 – $1K
The Open Hand Fund Grant Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc. · Foundation Not published · Up to $14K The Open Hand Fund aims to support human needs organizations and those with Protestant and Evangelical affiliations in Manitowoc County. Eligible applicants include qualified charitable organizations as defined by the IRS.	Not published	Up to $14K

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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 21, 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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