Microfinance Grants for Nonprofits

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Johnson County Kansas

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Application Deadline:
  • City of Olathe: June 5, 2026
  • Johnson County: June 12, 2026

The Johnson County Government in Kansas provides funding for local initiatives in Johnson County and the City of Olathe. 

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides…

Door County Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Advancement Grants: none
Sustainability Grants: the first Thursday in January, April, July, and October, annually
Youth Mini Grants: March 1, May 1, October 1, and December 1, annually

Grant Range:
$5126 - $580000
Average Grant:
$49692

The Door County Community Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and government agencies serving Door County, WI.

Areas of interest include:

  • arts and culture;
  • …

Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

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Application Deadline:
  • Applications are by invitation only
  • Invited applications: November 12, 2025 and March 4, July 8, and November 18, 2026
Grant Range:
$100 - $1500000
Average Grant:
$69177

The mission of the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust is to help people in need, especially women, children, and families; to protect animals and nature; and to enrich community life in Maricopa…

Popular Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Applications are accepted from August 1 to August 31, annually.

Grant Range:
$2500 - $31000
Average Grant:
$10144

The Popular Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in the communities the Bank serves in Florida, New Jersey, and New York.

The Foundation seeks to strengthen the social and economic…

Filipino Children's Fund

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Application Deadline:

February 15 and September 15, annually

The mission of the Filipino Children's Fund is to improve the lives of impoverished children and families in the Philippines through self-help, livelihood projects. Funding is provided to…

Right Sharing of World Resources

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Application Deadline:

Varies by geographic scope

Right Sharing of World Resources (RSWR) is an independent Quaker nonprofit organization that works for equity through partnerships around the world. RSWR awards grants to groups of…

United Nations Capital Development Fund: Shaping Inclusive Finance Transformations (SHIFT)

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Application Deadline:

Varies by call for proposals

The United Nations Capital Development Fund's (UNCDF) Shaping Inclusive Finance Transformations (SHIFT) works to promote digital financial inclusion in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam,…

Roddenberry Foundation

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Application Deadline:

None

Grant Range:
$200 - $1000000
Average Grant:
$30757

The Roddenberry Foundation, inspired by the life and legacy of Gene Roddenberry, supports innovative thinking, original ideas, and extraordinary people who can change the world. Through the…

Microfinance is the process of providing small loans and accompanying financial services to underserved communities across the world. The idea is to help these communities and entrepreneurs within them build businesses that would otherwise be unavailable, increase their household incomes, and eventually achieve financial independence. 

There are many nonprofits who are involved, in some way, in the process of microfinance. These nonprofits often need some financial boosts of their own, which they can find in microfinance grants. These grants can cover all kinds of activities - from establishing microloan programs, to providing the business training needed to best utilize those loans.

There are many different organizations that might provide these kinds of grants. This includes international organizations such as the United Nations Capital Development Fund or Kiva, as well as private foundations such as the Mastercard Foundation. 

When drafting a microfinance grant proposal, it's essential to use relevant data on demographics and finances to demonstrate the need for microloans. You should also come prepared with statistics on success stories, to demonstrate the potential of your own initiatives. Good places to start collecting this kind of information can include the United Nations Development Programme, as well as the Microfinance Information Exchange, the World Bank Global Findex Database and the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor. 

If you need more information on drafting great grant proposals, make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also browse a selection of microfinance grants right here, all open for applications.