(June 2021)
The newest collection of amazing grant programs for small NGOs and grassroots projects.
2021 Gender Just Climate Solutions Award (2000 Euros Seed Grant)
Deadline: 31 July 2021
The Women and Gender Constituency (WGC) is one of the nine stakeholder groups of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Established in 2009, the WGC now consists of 33 women’s and environmental civil society organizations, who are working to ensure that women’s voices and their rights are embedded in all processes and results of the UNFCCC framework, for a sustainable and just future, so that gender equality and women’s human rights are central to the ongoing discussions…[more]
Jewish Helping Hands: Tikkun Olam Grant Program
Deadline: 14 September 2021
Their goal is to help vulnerable populations in the United States and abroad through a variety of programs focused on economic development and social empowerment, with a particular focus on those demographics that have been overlooked and/or marginalized…[more]
Call for Proposals: Vegan Society Grant Program
Deadline: 30 June 2021
The Vegan Society Grant (previously the Engaging New Audiences Grants Programme) originated in 2013. It is aimed at small to medium sized grassroots not-for-profit projects that encourage people to go vegan and stay vegan. They are particularly looking to fund new or innovative projects…[more]
2021 GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security (CHF 10’000)
Deadline: 23 September 2021
Applications may come from any country, but the projects should go beyond national borders in their reach or thinking, and must seek to address global security in innovative ways or through new ideas. A broad range of projects could qualify for consideration, including, but not limited to, technological and conceptual innovations, original research or grassroot initiatives…[more]
Japan Water Forum Fund 2021
Deadline: 10 July 2021
The Japan Water Form Fund (JWF Fund) aims to contribute to solving local water-related issues in developing countries by assisting the implementation of sustainable solutions led by grass-roots organizations…[more]
Call for Proposals: Community Radio Transmitters
Deadline: 2 July 2021
This call for proposals seeks to strengthen the communication capacity of community radio stations in the regions where Cultural Survival works, including Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Additionally, this call for proposals is specifically geared towards those radio stations that have demonstrated work in the area of revitalization of Indigenous languages, and to those that have promoted access to and educational outreach to Indigenous youth within their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic…[more]
Call for Proposals: Promotion of Sustainable Livelihoods in Vulnerable Communities
Deadline: 22 June 2021
The Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC), with support from the European Union (EU) and Inter American Foundation (IAF), is implementing a project to strengthen the enabling environment for Caribbean NGOs to provide essential developmental services to vulnerable communities by improving access to resources and increasing institutional capacity building opportunities post-COVID 19…[more]
Grants to Achieve Economic Empowerment and Gender Equality
Deadline: 7 July 2021
FREE is envisioned as a pooled funding mechanism designed to support the needs of adolescent girls and young women. With foundational investment from Standard Chartered, FREE will accelerate progress towards SDG 5 and SDG 8 by increasing the economic opportunities available to girls and women…[more]
Japan Foundation: Small Grants Program
Deadline: 10 August 2021
To support cultural and social connections to remain continually in this crisis The Jfan Foundation Bangkok has thus launched a small grant for projects organized online by this mini grant program…[more]
UNDP announces Global Environment Facility Microfinance Program – Haiti
Deadline: 25 June 2021
UNDP is calling for proposals for the Global Environment Facility Microfinance Program to achieve the objectives of Sustainable Development related to poverty reduction and local capacity building as part of the environmental protection…[more]
Micro Community Investment Fund – UK
Deadline: Ongoing
The fund will provide valuable investment for community initiatives making a difference in towns and villages across Northern Ireland…[more]
Rose Foundation’s California Watershed Protection Fund
Deadline: 16 August 2021
The Rose Foundation welcomes proposals from small grassroots conservation and environmental justice groups, most grants are awarded to well-established organizations with a strong track record of community-based water quality stewardship…[more]
Future2 Foundation: Make the Difference Grants Program (Australia)
Deadline: 30 July 2021
Future2 grants are directed at grassroots programs supporting young Australians aged between 12 – 25 years old who are experiencing social, financial or physical hardship…[more]
Call for Proposals: Voices for Climate Action Programme (Kenya)
Deadline: 18 JUne 2021
Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) is calling for proposals for the Voices for Climate Action Programme to ensure that by 2025, local civil society and underrepresented groups will have taken on a central role as creators, facilitators and advocates of innovative and inclusive climate solutions…[more]
Levi Lassen Foundation: Grants to empower Young Ethiopian-Israeli Women
Deadline: 2 September 2021
The Levi Lassen Foundation focuses on supporting Ethiopian-Israeli Girls and Women (ages 15 to 30). Levi Lassen also supports NGOs in Israel with a Dutch affiliation, with an emphasis on organizations that assist and care for elderly immigrants from Holland…[more]
Tackling Tough Times Together Grant Program: Australia
Deadline: 24 August 2021
Grants are available for a broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and assessed quarterly…[more]
United States: 2021-22 Grassroots Arts Program
Deadline: 30 June 2021
The North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. Using a per capita based formula, the program provides funding for the arts in all 100 counties of the state through partnerships with local arts councils. ACCC serves as the NCACs partner in awarding subgrants to local organizations for arts programs in Carteret County…[more]
Stronger Country Communities Fund (Round 4) – Australia
Deadline: 25 June 2021
The NSW Government is seeking application for its Stronger Country Communities fund which includes up to $50 million for projects that enhance female participation in sport, including change rooms. The remaining $50 million will be made available for high-quality community amenity and sports-related infrastructure projects…[more]
UNDP: Global Environment Facility Small Grants Program (Togo)
Deadline: 30 June 2021
UNDP is calling project proposals for the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Program to support local solutions with the aim of preserving biodiversity, the climate, land and international waters, and the fight against chemical pollution and waste…[more]
Small Grants of up to $5,000 for tackling Environmental issues in the US
Deadline: 1 August 2021
The Rose Foundation has invited applications for its Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund to support small grassroots groups throughout greater northern California that are tackling tough environmental problems including toxic pollution, urban sprawl, sustainable agriculture, climate change, environmental degradation of the rivers and wild places, as well as, of the communities and health…[more]
Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects in Armenia
Deadline: 30 June 2021
The Government of Japan invites to apply for the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) in fiscal year 2021 (April 2021 – March 2022). Reflecting the Japanese Government’s strong commitment to uphold the concept of “Human Security”, GGP program intends to contribute to improvements in various fields including education, health, infrastructure, as well as other sectors…[more]
USAID: Paraguay Culture of Lawfulness and Local Works Initiative
Deadline: 29 April 2022
The Paraguay Culture of Lawfulness and Local Works Initiative seeks to engage the private and civil sectors in priority areas, as defined by the Government of Paraguay (GOP) and the United States Government (USG). The Paraguay Culture of Lawfulness and Local Works Initiative is designed to increase sustainability and impact in the following areas: Rule of Law, Formalization of Economic Opportunities, Civil Society Oversight, Local Works, and the COVID-19 pandemic…[more]
U.S. Embassy Gaborone: Ambassador Special Self-Help Fund Program
Deadline: 5 July 2021
The U.S. Embassy Gaborone announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to implement community-initiated development projects through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund (ASSHF) Small Grants Program…[more]
Honor the Earth Grant Making Program (Canada, Mexico, United States)
Deadline: 31 July 2021
Priority is given to grassroots, community-based organizations and groups with a lack of access to federal and/or tribal funding resources…[more]
Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program (Mali)
Deadline: 5 July 2021
The Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Program is a grassroots grant assistance program that allows U.S. embassies to support local requests for small community-based development projects…[more]
United States: Alabama Power Foundation’s Grant Program
Deadline: 23 July 2021
The Alabama Power Foundation is currently accepting proposals for its grant program, as part of all five of our initiatives – Educational Advancement, Civic and Community Development, Arts and Cultural Enrichment, Health and Human Services and Environmental Stewardship – Alabama Power Foundation grants are designed to meet a number of different objectives…[more]
US: Social Justice Fund ($5000 available)
Deadline: 30 August 2021
The Social Justice Fund makes grants for grassroots activist projects in the US, giving priority to those with small budgets and little access to more mainstream funding sources…[more]
Rose Foundation seeking Applications for Ocra Fund
Deadline: 13 August 2021
Rose Foundation is seeking applications for its Ocra Fund to support projects designed to improve the water quality and/or aquatic habitat of Puget Sound. In selecting projects, the Rose Foundation has elected to focus the funding toward efforts related to the protection of the endangered Southern Resident Orcas (SRO), the only endangered population of orcas in the United States…[more]
Daiwa Foundation Awards in UK & Japan
Deadline: 30 September 2021
Daiwa Foundation Awards can cover projects in academic, professional, arts, cultural and educational fields. Awards seek to encourage the development and sustainability of UK-Japan partnerships between such organisations as museums and art galleries, theatres and performing arts groups, schools and universities, and grassroots and professional bodies…[more]
Daiwa Foundation Small Grant Program – UK & Japan
Deadline: 30 September 2021
The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation is a UK charity, established in 1988 with a generous benefaction from Daiwa Securities Co Ltd. The Foundation’s purpose is to support closer links between Britain and Japan…[more]
The Japan Foundation’s Grant Program for Enhancing People-to-People Exchange
Deadline: 15 September 2021
The Japan Foundation is offering the Grant Program for Enhancing People-to-People Exchange to support exchange / collaborative projects, that are implemented mainly by ASEAN countries and Japan participants, and that do not involve the movement of people across countries….[more]
JRCT’s Rights and Justice Grant Program – UK
Deadline: 13 August 2021
The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) is inviting proposals for the Rights and Justice Grant Program. The Trust is interested in supporting long-term work to achieve these changes, both incremental reform to effect policy and legislative change, and more transformational approaches to change the public debate…[more]
ViiV Healthcare: Positive Action Community Grants Program (United States and Puerto Rico)
Deadline: 1 July 2021
The ViiV Healthcare’s Positive Action Community Grants program initiative is currently requesting proposals to support the health and well-being of people living with HIV through innovative, community-led solutions that address disparities in the epidemic…[more]
U.S. Embassy Brussels PAS Annual Program Statement (APS) – Belgium
Deadline: 20 July 2021
The Office of Public Diplomacy manages the U.S. Embassy in Brussels grants program, which is designed to assist non-profit, cultural, and educational organizations in implementing programs that advance U.S.-Belgian ties…[more]
Bangladesh Annual Program Statement (APS) 2021
Deadline: 30 June 2021
The U.S. Embassy Dhaka Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through this Annual Program Statement (APS) focused on strengthening, expanding, and celebrating U.S.-Bangladesh people-to-people ties, institutional linkages, and bilateral cooperation ahead of the 50th anniversary of U.S.-Bangladeshi diplomatic ties in 2022…[more]
Venezuela Annual Program Statement 2021
Deadline: 7 August 2021
PAS VAU invites proposals for communications, cultural and educational programs that support democratic initiatives and economic empowerment in Venezuela, highlight shared values, and promote bilateral cooperation…[more]
Evan Cornish Grassroots Fund in the UK
Deadline: 17 September 2021
The Lincolnshire Community Foundation is seeking proposals for the Evan Cornish Grassroots Fund to improve the wellbeing of people living in Greater Lincolnshire and to make life more comfortable, ease distress and isolation for those most in need…[more]
One Community launches Collective Power Fund in UK
Deadline: 30 June 2021
One Community launches Collective Power Fund to support environmental initiatives based on energy conservation, although it will also support other ‘green’ projects and activities…[more]
One Community Hirst Brierley Fund – UK
Deadline: 30 June 2021
One Community is inviting applications for its grant program to support activities that will reduce climate change, for example through energy efficiency, renewable energy or creation and management of green spaces…[more]
Grants to Support Water User Associations – Madagascar
Deadline: 14 September 2021
European Commission is calling for proposals for providing a multidimensional response to the structural problems of agricultural growth and food and nutritional security…[more]
US: Community Health Grants Program ($5,000-8,000)
Deadline: 2 August 2021
The Humboldt Health Foundation (HHF) makes grants for general operating support, programs, services, advocacy, organizing, civic engagement, capital campaigns, capital improvement projects, and racial equity training and consulting…[more]
Nigeria: PAS Annual Program Statement ($5,000-$50,000)
Deadline: 30 July 2021
PAS Abuja invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Nigeria through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation…[more]
Waco Foundation: Immediate Impact Grants Program (US)
Deadline: 1 July 2021
The Waco Foundation is pleased to announce the Immediate Impact Grants Program to provide operating or capital support to a wide range of area nonprofits…[more]
Bringing Communities Back Together Grant Program – UK
Deadline: 20 August 2021
ASDA Foundation is seeking applications for its Bringing Communities Back Together Grant Program to support local grassroots organizations to transform communities and improve the lives of people living within the Asda community…[more]
Marin Charitable Grant Program for Non-Profit Organisations – United States
Deadline: 15 July 2021
The Marin Charitable Foundation is inviting applications that provides funds to nonprofit organizations with youth-oriented programs or projects proactively addressing the needs of middle and high school aged youth…[more]
Lancaster Community Fund for Local Charities and Community Groups (UK)
Deadline: 31 July 2021
Lancaster City Council and Lancaster District CVS are inviting local charities and community groups needing help to deliver projects and activities which will benefit local people to apply for funding from the Lancaster Community Fund…[more]
Canada: Anti-racism Grants Program
Deadline: 16 July 2021
The City of Edmonton is inviting applications for the Anti-racism Grants Program to catalyze action on racism and anti-racism in Edmonton. This will be accomplished through investing in efforts that address racially motivated hate, build community capacity and cultural understanding, promote awareness, training and education or involve research, monitoring and evaluation on diversity, anti-racism and/or discrimination in Edmonton…[more]
Spark Connecting Community Grants Program in the US
Deadline: 9 August 2021
The Vermont Community Foundation is inviting proposals for its 2nd Round of 2021 Spark Connecting Community Grants Program to support grassroots work that builds social capital—the connective tissue of the communities…[more]
United States: Mobilize Power Fund
Deadline: 6 July 2021
Third Wave Fund’s Mobilize Power Fund is a rapid response fund that supports the leadership of young women of color, trans, gender non-conforming, queer, and intersex youth under 35 in social movements…[more]
Chinook Fund Grant Program: United States
Deadline: 21 September 2021
Chinook funding supports the most strategic work unfolding at the local level to address globalization, poverty, war, racism and environmental destruction. Chinook Fund’s grassroots grantmaking is unique. They recruit the board and grantmaking committee members from the communities they serve throughout Colorado. With the direct knowledge these grantmakers bring, they are able to respond to new ideas and fresh thinking…[more]
Seattle Foundation’s Neighbor to Neighbor Grant Program – US
Deadline: 30 July 2021
The Seattle Foundation is inviting proposals for the Neighbor to Neighbor Grant Program to support grassroots efforts that increase the engagement, power, and influence of community members affected by poverty and racial disparities…[more]
CHEJ’s Small Grants Program – United States
Deadline: 25 June 2021
CHEJ has a Small Grants Program for grassroots groups working on environmental health and justice issues. Grassroots communities of color, low wealth, rural and urban groups are encouraged to apply. If you are part of a coalition, each group in the coalition may apply as well as the coalition itself. This grant program will support projects that help groups move toward their goals by building leadership, increasing capacity, or providing training and education…[more]
