Small Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated October 2, 2026

There are currently 773 open small grants for nonprofits in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 689 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.

Open grants: 773; from 534 funders
Median award: $5,000; middle half $2,500–$10K
Total listed funding: $11.5M; across 689 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 20; 22 with a published date

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FDL and Dodge County Rural Vitality Grants Fond Du Lac Area Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Fond du Lac Area Foundation and Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation are honored to partner with Compeer Financial to support rural vitality in our communities.	Rolling	Varies
Ackerman Foundation Grant (Columbia County, NY) The Ackerman Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K The Ackerman Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in Columbia County, NY, aiming to enhance the quality of life for people and animals.	Rolling	Up to $3K
St. Francis New Generation Fund Grant Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The St. Francis New Generation Fund Grant, managed by the Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation, supports charitable initiatives within St. Francis, Kansas.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Grants for Good (COVID-19 Emergency Grant Program) Invest in Others Charitable Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K Emergency COVID-19 relief grants to support nonprofits struggling with pandemic impacts. Program doubled typical spring grant awards from 4 organizations to 8 organizations.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Cheyenne County Impact Fund Grant Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The Cheyenne County Impact Fund Grant, established in December 2016 through the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, aims to enhance projects across Cheyenne County, Kansas.	Rolling	Up to $5K
New England Grassroots Environment Fund: Grow Grant New England Grassroots Environment Fund Inc · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $4K The New England Grassroots Environment Fund's Grow Grant supports community-based initiatives in CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT.	Rolling	$1K – $4K
RNRF Planning and Small Grants Renewable Natural Resources Foundation (RNRF) · Foundation Rolling · Up to $50K The RNRF Planning and Small Grants program provides funding up to $50,000 to support projects that enhance collaboration among community partners in addressing critical environmental issues.	Rolling	Up to $50K
Community Foundation of West Plains Affiliate Grantmaking Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K The Community Foundation of West Plains Affiliate Grantmaking Program aims to enhance the quality of life in the West Plains area through strategic grantmaking.	Rolling	Up to $3K
Grow, Invest, Gather (GIG) Fund Grant Arts Midwest Incorporated · Foundation Rolling · Varies _NOTE: The launch of the FY26 GIG Fund cycle is currently on hold._ Flexible support to help arts and culture organizations grow their capacity, fund artist engagements, and build community.	Rolling	Varies
FCB Annual CommunityFirst Grant Program First County Bank Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $5K The FCB Annual CommunityFirst Grant Program, established by the First County Bank Foundation, aims to support nonprofit organizations focusing on community development, affordable housing, and educational enrichment in Fairfield County.	Rolling	$3K – $5K
RE/MAX Equity Group Foundation Grant Remax PNW Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The RE/MAX Equity Group Foundation Grant aims to support small, local, and grassroots charitable organizations in the Portland metro and SW Washington areas.	Rolling	Varies
ECRAC Resiliency Grant for Arts Organizations East Central Regional Arts Council · Foundation Rolling · Up to $600 The ECRAC Resiliency Grant for Arts Organizations provides funding of up to $600 for artists and organizations to support their projects affected by the pandemic and racial disparities.	Rolling	Up to $600
BRACE Grant Program Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $5K The BRACE Grant Program, administered by the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, aims to combat litter, blight, and illegal dumping while promoting community code enforcement.	Rolling	$3K – $5K
CFLL Historic Preservation Fund Grant Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The CFLL Historic Preservation Fund Grant supports nonprofit organizations and charities in Springfield, Illinois, focusing on historic preservation projects.	Rolling	Up to $5K
BCA: Arts on the Block Grants The Bronx Council on the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K The Bronx Council on the Arts offers the Arts on the Block Grants to support local organizations in hosting arts activities at block parties and festivals. Grants of up to $1,500 are available for artist fees to enhance event attendance.	Rolling	Up to $2K
Central Chapter: Small Grants Program Indiana Native Plant Society · Foundation Rolling · Up to $300 The Central Chapter of the Indiana Native Plant Society is offering small grants up to $300 for projects that promote the conservation and study of Indiana's native plants.	Rolling	Up to $300
RTO Small Grants ( formerly called Sponsorships) Metro · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The RTO Small Grants program, previously known as Sponsorships, provides funding up to $5,000 for materials and supplies supporting travel options. Applications are accepted year-round, with micro-grants available for schools.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Economic – Building Communities Regional Economic Development Grants Vermont Buildings and General Services · State Rolling · Up to $2.5M Funds capital costs associated with major maintenance, renovation, or planning related to the development of facilities reasonably expected to create or retain job opportunities in Vermont communities.	Rolling	Up to $2.5M
COAD Appalachian Development Fund Grants Foundation for Appalachian Ohio · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K The COAD Appalachian Development Fund Grants, offered by the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, aim to enhance the quality of life in Appalachian Ohio through innovative programs.	Rolling	Up to $10K
Anna+Anton Grant Anna Anton Olson Legacy Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $20K The Anna+Anton Olson Legacy Foundation is dedicated to empowering communities in Central Texas, specifically Taylor, Hutto, and Georgetown.	Rolling	Up to $20K
Graham County Community Foundation: Unrestricted Fund Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $1K The Graham County Community Foundation's Unrestricted Fund supports local nonprofits with grants ranging from $500 to $2,500.	Rolling	$500 – $1K
PLTW Launch- New Program In Partnership With Emerson NI Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K PLTW Launch, in collaboration with Emerson NI, aims to enhance STEM education by providing crucial grant support for elementary schools. This initiative will allow schools to implement PLTW Launch programs in the 2025-2026 academic year.	Rolling	Up to $10K
New York City Small Theatres Fund Grant Alliance of Resident Theatres New York Inc · Foundation Rolling · $8K – $10K The New York City Small Theatres Fund, established in collaboration with the Howard Gilman Foundation, offers vital support to small nonprofit theatre companies in NYC with budgets under $250,000.	Rolling	$8K – $10K
FWL Charitable Giving Fund Grant Frisco Women's League · Foundation Rolling · Varies The FWL Charitable Giving Fund, established by the Frisco Women’s League, aims to enhance community support in North Texas through grants to local non-profits.	Rolling	Varies

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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 773 open small grants for nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 2, 2026, 689 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, 534 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are small grants for nonprofits due?

Of 773 open grants, 20 accept applications on a rolling basis, 22 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, 77% 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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