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
Cortland Community Foundation: Less than $1,000 Grants Cortland Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Cortland Community Foundation provides grants under $1,000 to support local nonprofit organizations in Cortland County. These grants are intended for capital improvement projects, equipment purchases, and necessary materials.	Not published	Up to $1K
Seeding Wayne County Grant Program Wayne-Metropolitan Community Action Agency Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $8K The Seeding Wayne County Grant Program, operated by Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency, aims to combat poverty by providing funding to grassroots organizations in Wayne County.	Not published	$1K – $8K
PCCF Community Impact Grants Program Putnam County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The PCCF Community Impact Grants Program aims to support diverse charitable initiatives in Putnam County, Indiana.	Not published	$5K
Project Support Grants: OnStage in Utah Utah Division of Art & Museums · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K OnStage in Utah, provided by Utah Arts & Museums, supports presenters in funding public performances and community outreach activities with in-state or out-of-state artists.	Not published	Up to $2K
Rotary Club of Appleton- Community Service Fund Grants Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rotary Club of Appleton offers Community Service Grants to enhance the quality of life in Appleton and the Fox Cities. These grants are aimed at charitable organizations that address community needs through effective service projects.	Not published	Varies
Daviess County Community Foundation: Community Good Grants Program Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Daviess County Community Foundation, established in 1993, offers Community Good Grants to support nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies in Daviess County, Indiana.	Not published	Up to $5K
BHFSA Community Impact Grants Baptist Health Foundation Of San Antonio · Foundation Not published · $3K – $12K If your organization has not applied for a BHFSA grant previously, please submit the Grant Inquiries Form before beginning the application process. A Foundation team member will contact you shortly.	Not published	$3K – $12K
Raibrook Foundation Mini Grant Raibrook Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Raibrook Foundation Mini Grant provides quick funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in Education, History, and Recreation.	Not published	Up to $500
Arts DuPage Sustain Grants The Dupage Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Arts DuPage Sustain Grants, offered by the DuPage Foundation, support local arts initiatives that enhance cultural experiences in DuPage County.	Not published	Up to $25K
Ankeny Community Foundation Grants Ankeny Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1 – $1K The Ankeny Community Foundation (Ankeny, IA) uses a competitive process to award grants of $1-$1,000 to local nonprofits launching new programs or sustaining ongoing missions across three fields of interest: Educate Ankeny, Enhance Ankeny…	Not published	$1 – $1K
EMF SAMFund Financial Assistance Grants Expect Miracles Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $19K The EMF SAMFund Financial Assistance Grants support young adult cancer survivors facing financial hardships due to their diagnosis.	Not published	Up to $19K
Community Grantmaking- Lee County Community Foundation Grants North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Lee County Community Foundation, part of the North Carolina Community Foundation, offers grants ranging from $500 to $1,400 for nonprofit organizations serving charitable needs in Lee County.	Not published	$500 – $5K
NICF: Fulton County Liberty Township Grant Northern Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The NICF: Fulton County Liberty Township Grant supports charitable initiatives within the Liberty Township community. Established in 2018, it provides up to $2,500 for various projects aimed at improving local welfare.	Not published	Up to $3K
GROW Decatur County Foundation Fund Grant Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The GROW Decatur County Foundation Fund Grant, established in 2016, aims to enhance community projects in Decatur County, Kansas.	Not published	Up to $8K
Arts and Culture Programming Grant The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The William Penn Foundation's Arts and Culture Programming aims to enhance access to diverse high-quality arts experiences for all Philadelphians.	Not published	Varies
Partners For Health: Small Grants Partners for Health Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K Partners for Health Foundation offers Small Grants of up to $15,000 to promote health equity in communities. These grants support both general operating expenses and specific projects aimed at improving health outcomes.	Not published	Up to $15K
Small Arts Grants Program The Francis Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: In 2022, the Foundation structure transitioned from a community board to a family board and granting priorities and strategies changed; however, our investment in the Small Arts Grants Fund will continue unchanged._ NEW: All…	Not published	Varies
Neighborhood Greening Grants Syracuse Parks Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Neighborhood Greening Grants, offered by the Syracuse Parks Conservancy, aim to enhance local community spaces through targeted initiatives.	Not published	Up to $2K
GCRCF: Rapid Response Grants (formerly President’s Grants) Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation offers Rapid Response Grants to support local nonprofit organizations in Linn County, Iowa.	Not published	Up to $3K
OSCT: Roger Schonning Award Grant Ocean State Charities Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The OSCT: Roger Schonning Award, provided by the Ocean State Charities Trust, aims to enhance the quality of life for Rhode Islanders by supporting charitable organizations that operate within the state.	Not published	Up to $20K
Inclusive Communities Grant Program Bonfils-Stanton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies We invest in equitable arts and culture organizations and nonprofit leaders to create a thriving and just Denver.	Not published	Varies
Kent Community Foundation: Cultural, Arts, and Education Grant Program Kent Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Kent Community Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit established in 1986, supports cultural arts and education in Kent, Washington. Its Cultural, Arts, and Education Grant Program invites proposals from community groups and schools each year.	Not published	Up to $1K
CCCF, Iowa (IA) Simple Grant Clay County Community Foundation (CCCF), Iowa (IA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The CCCF Simple Grant supports innovative projects under $3,000 that enhance the quality of life in Clay County, Iowa.	Not published	Up to $3K
Small and Midsized Capital Improvement Grants for Arts and Culture New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) · Foundation Not published · $10K – $99K The Small and Midsized Capital Improvement Grants for Arts and Culture provide funding for nonprofit arts and culture organizations in New York, offering grants up to $2 million.	Not published	$10K – $99K

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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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