Community Organizing Grant Programs

Up to $5,000; average grant is $5,000, awarded annually.

Runs annually; the last listed cycle closed January 31, 2026. Check peacedevelopmentfund.org for the next round — applications have historically opened in November.

AMOUNT

Up to $5,000; average grant is $5,000, awarded annually.

AMOUNT

Up to $5,000; average grant is $5,000, awarded annually.

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the last listed cycle closed January 31, 2026. Check peacedevelopmentfund.org for the next round — applications have historically opened in November.

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the last listed cycle closed January 31, 2026. Check peacedevelopmentfund.org for the next round — applications have historically opened in November.

FUNDING TYPE

Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You must be a grassroots community organizing org with a budget under $250,000, based in or focused on the US, Haiti, or Mexico.

PDF funds work around shifting power, building movements, and dismantling oppression — not social services without an organizing link, individuals, academic institutions, or one-time events. Organizations with budgets over $250,000 are explicitly excluded.

YOUR REAL ODDS

PDF receives hundreds of proposals annually and selects a small number through a multi-stage review and interview process.

The program prioritizes organizations working on issues not yet recognized by progressive funders, which may give newer or less-resourced groups a real shot if their focus is distinctive.

WHAT IT TAKES

Review grant guidelines and eligibility criteria on PDF's site — 1–2 hours
Complete the online application (one application covers all three funds) — Several hours to a few days
Await finalist notification and potential interview — End of February (after submission)
Receive final grant decision — End of April

WORTH KNOWING

PDF explicitly prioritizes organizations working on issues 'not yet recognized by progressive funders' — if your work is underfunded or overlooked by mainstream grantmakers, lean into that in your application.

Apply on the funder’s site →

Freed Fellowship

$500 grant monthly; winners also eligible for a $2,500 year-end grant.

Any US small business owner can apply for a $500 monthly grant with no equity or repayment required.

Texas Job Creators Quest Grant

$100,000 total pool distributed across ~30 recipients; individual awards have ranged from $1,500 to $10,000.

Texas-based small businesses led by underrepresented founders with $100K–$3M in annual revenue can apply for this grant.

BELLE Capital USA Grant

Grant amount varies; no specific figures disclosed.

Early-stage startups in tech, health, or cleantech with at least one female founder or female C-suite executive.

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