Small Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated October 23, 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
GMJF: Women's Impact Initiative Grants Greater Miami Jewish Federation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Greater Miami Jewish Federation's Women's Impact Initiative Grants aim to empower self-identifying Jewish women and girls in Miami.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Teacher Mini-Grants Fund Berks County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Teacher Mini-Grants Fund offers grants up to $500 for K-12 educators in Berks County to enhance classroom projects that improve student learning.	Not published	Up to $500
“SAM” (Small and Mighty) Grant Program William G. and Marie Selby Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation is excited to introduce SAM (Small And Mighty) grant program!	Not published	$5K – $20K
Alabama Power Foundation Elevate Grant Alabama Power Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Grants of up to $5,000 to registered Alabama nonprofits advancing workforce development and wraparound services (capacity building, removing barriers to success).	Not published	Up to $5K
Avila Beach Small Project Grants (Zacky Family Fund) Avila Beach Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $100 – $5K Outside the annual cycle, the Richard & Kathleen Zacky Family Foundation Fund accepts project-grant requests throughout the year for $100-$1,000 via a simple letter; requests over $1,000 up to $5,000 may be considered with a fuller…	Rolling	$100 – $5K
Instant Impact Grant Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Instant Impact Grant, offered by the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation, provides up to $1,000 to nonprofit organizations and public entities serving Poweshiek County.	Not published	Up to $1K
Fox Family Foundation Grant Jonathan & Shari Fox Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Fox Family Foundation Grant offers financial support to non-profit organizations, including those not designated as 501(c)3, with a focus on Southeastern Colorado.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Individual Artist Fellowship Jersey City Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K Administered by the Jersey City Arts Council as part of the Arts and Culture Trust Fund. First round awarded 20 Individual Artist Fellowships as part of approximately $900,000 in total funding.	Not published	$5K
Currituck-Dare Community Foundation Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Currituck-Dare Community Foundation Grant, part of the North Carolina Community Foundation’s Community Grantmaking Program, supports charitable organizations across 67 counties.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Fund for ChesCo Capacity Building Grants Chester County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Fund for ChesCo Capacity Building Grants, provided by the Chester County Community Foundation, aims to enhance the operational effectiveness of nonprofits in Chester County.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Creative In Residence Program The Equity Impact Center · Foundation Not published · $15K A program designed to support and invest in artists who prioritize social justice in their creative work.	Not published	$15K
Western Indiana Community Foundation- Rapid Response Grants Western Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Western Indiana Community Foundation offers Rapid Response Grants aimed at enhancing community services and supporting local nonprofits in Fountain and Vermillion Counties.	Not published	Up to $3K
Reasons for Hope Micro-Grant Program Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Reasons for Hope Micro-Grant Program, initiated by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, offers grants between $1,000 and $10,000 to support community-driven initiatives in Milwaukee.	Not published	$1K – $10K
American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America - Community Grants American Beverage Association · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (the industry's charitable foundation, active since 2011) awards community/matching grants to nonprofit organizations for local initiatives - recycling/waste management, food security…	Not published	$10K – $50K
OMYF Micro Grants Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The OMYF Micro Grants program, initiated by the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation, aims to support small organizations dedicated to enhancing the lives of youth in Central Florida.	Not published	Up to $10K
Community Improvement Mini- Grants Loma Prieta Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 – $500 The Community Improvement Mini-Grants, offered by the Loma Prieta Community Foundation, aim to support small projects that enhance the Loma Prieta, Lexington, and Lakeside communities in the Santa Cruz Mountains.	Not published	$100 – $500
Community Micro-Grant Program The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Flexible Support Metropolitan Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K Provides funding to help organizations/groups create and sustain Minnesotans' access to the arts.	Not published	Up to $25K
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley: YEP Grant Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K Connecting people who care with causes that matter.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Fondy 100 Gives Fond Du Lac Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K A members-only grant program of the Fond du Lac Area Foundation that awards quarterly grants to local nonprofit projects and programs.	Not published	$8K
IH: General Operating Grants Illinois Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Illinois Humanities offers General Operating Grants to support organizations dedicated to the humanities across Illinois.	Not published	Up to $10K
Arts Alive! Organizational Grants Weld Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Arts Alive! Organizational Grants, funded by the Weld Community Foundation, support innovative projects that enhance the arts in Weld County.	Not published	Up to $3K
Climate Action Fund Grant Rainforest Action Network · Foundation Not published · Varies Rainforest Action Network preserves forests, protects the climate and upholds human rights by challenging corporate power and systemic injustice through frontline partnerships and strategic campaigns.	Not published	Varies
Chippewa County Community Foundation: Community Impact Micro-Grants E U P Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Chippewa County Community Foundation offers Community Impact Micro-Grants to support non-profits and community groups in Chippewa County. Established in 1994, the foundation aims to enhance quality of life through philanthropy.	Not published	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 23, 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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