Seed Grants

About this program

The Grassroots Fund offers seed grants to community groups, particularly those with diverse representation and unique ideas, to support new projects or significant changes to existing initiatives. Applicants must be community-based groups with less than a year of experience, and the fund prioritizes those with a volunteer-driven or small staff structure and an annual budget under $100,000. The application process includes an initial review, a phone call for clarification, and an assessment based on the group's alignment with the fund's guiding practices, with grant amounts determined by the final score.