Proposals Invited for The Jerry Greenfield National Grassroots Organizing 2026 United States, We believe that individuals and communities most affected by inequity and injustice are uniquely positioned to create meaningful and lasting solutions. Guided by this conviction, we strive to build a more just and inclusive future by supporting community-led and grassroots organizations working at the forefront of social and environmental justice.
Our work is inspired by the words of civil rights leader John Lewis, who urged us to “Speak up, speak out, get in the way. Get in good trouble, necessary trouble”—a call that continues to shape our commitment to courageous action and transformative change.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the full details and submit their applications before the specified deadline to seize this grant opportunity.
Last Date of Submission: 18th February 2026
Grant Details for Proposals Invited for The Jerry Greenfield National Grassroots Organizing 2026 United States
The National Grassroots Organizing Program (NGO) provides unrestricted general operating grants of up to $30,000, with an average award of $20,000, to small, constituent-led grassroots organizations operating across the United States and its territories. Eligible organizations must have annual budgets under $350,000.
2026 Grant Deadline:
New applications will be accepted through February 18 at 4:00 PM ET.
In light of ongoing uncertainty surrounding our own funding sources, please note that our grantmaking timeline has been adjusted. As a result, we have discontinued our rolling, year-round application process and now operate on a fixed application deadline.
Funding CONSIDERATIONS for Proposals Invited for The Jerry Greenfield National Grassroots Organizing 2026 United States
OUR APPROACH TO FUNDING
While our broad goals are to further social and environmental justice, our primary purpose is to support the local leadership and grassroots organizing activities of our grant partners rather than any specific issues the organizations are addressing. We are interested in supporting groups that are carrying out activities that build support and collective action to address impacts of inequity and injustice in their communities.
We are guided by common principles of community organizing which we look for in proposals. In general these are:
- The organization is led by the people directly impacted by the issues the organization works on, and those people have clear decision-making power.
- A plan with clear goals to gain rights, win collective political power and create positive community change.
- An assessment of the problem being addressed and best tactics to employ.
- Outreach, networking, and ally gaining activities that build support and momentum.
- Educational activities and events that inform and motivate and build support.
Requirements for Proposals Invited for The Jerry Greenfield National Grassroots Organizing 2026 United States
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUNDING, EACH APPLICANT ORGANIZATION MUST:
- Have an annual operating budget under $350,000
- Use grassroots, collective-action organizing campaigns as the primary strategy for creating social change
- Be a non-profit with 501(c)3 status, or have a fiscal agent with this status
- Be U.S.-based and exclusively U.S.-focused
AREAS NOT FUNDED
UNFORTUNATELY, WE CANNOT CONSIDER REQUESTS FOR:
- Direct services to individuals, i.e. food pantries, youth mentorship programs
- Organizations with an International scope of work
- Organizations with an annual operating budget over $350,000
- Discretionary or emergency support
- Donations or sponsorships
- Public or private schools, colleges or universities
- Activities to elect specific candidates for public office
- Individuals, fellowships or scholarship programs
- Litigation
- Capital or endowment campaigns
- State agencies or government programs
- Businesses or business associations
- Religious activities
- Arts or Media programs that are not linked to a clear grassroots organizing campaign
- Other foundations
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