Welcome


Grassroots Grantmakers is a community of practice of funders who:

Address local priorities -
helping community members tackle the challenges they define as most important.

Value civic engagement -
helping people practice and grow the habit of active citizenship.

Build community -
helping individuals come together and improve the quality of life where they live.


Are you a grassroots grantmaker?

Our mission:
To strengthen and connect the funders that strengthen and connect everyday people where they live.


 


Introducing Our Newest Contributing Members
The California Community Foundation
The Ruth Mott Foundation
Sierra Health Foundation

New!

Look here for the recording of our July 27, 2010 topical call, A Conversation with John McKnight on The Abundant Community.

Look for Us

Grassroots Grantmaking at The Settlement Summit

Donors Forum of Wisconsin Workshop

Kansas Association of Community Foundations' Annual Conference Workshops

San Antonio Funders Presentation

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On the Ground with Grassroots Grantmakers in Detroit

Neighbor Circles & Circle Practice: Applications for Grassroots Grantmaking

Member News

Grassroots Grantmakers Welcomes New Board Members

Calgary Jane's Walk 2010

Quick Links

Navigating the Power Dynamics Between Institutions and Their Communities

Sharing the Learning: Fighting Foreclosure - What You Can Do in Your Neighborhood

Sharing the Learning: The Living Room Meeting

Building Resident Power & Capacity for Change

The Promise and Challenge of Neighborhood Democracy: Lessons from the Intersection of Government and Community

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Upcoming Topical Conference Calls

Neighbor Circles & Circle Practice: Applications for Grassroots Grantmaking