Frequently Asked Questions

General Application Questions:  

• Q: What is the average grant amount? 

• A: The average grant amount for the Community Organizing Grants is $5,000. Grant ranges vary by fund. De Colores Rapid Response grants are $1,000 maximum. 

• Q: Can I apply for multiple funds?” 

• A: Yes, you can apply to any of the COG funds through the same application (only De Colores is seperate). 

• Q: What is the deadline for applications?” 

• A: The application deadline for the 2025 Community Organizing Grants is January 31st, 2026. De Colores RRF has no deadline, and can be applied for at any time. 

• Q: When will grant decisions be announced? 

• A: Final grant decisions will be announced by the end of April 2026. 

Eligibility Questions:  

• Q: Which geographic areas do you fund? 

• A: PDF currently funds organizations in the United States, Haiti, and Mexico. 

• Q: What types of organizations do you fund?  

• A: We fund small grassroots community organizations working towards social justice, with a budget of $250,000 or less. 

• Q: Are fiscal sponsors allowed? 

• A: Yes, fiscal sponsors are allowed. Please see the eligibility tab for more details. 

• Grant Program Questions:  

• Q: What is the Seeding the Movement Fund? 

• A: A highly competitive national grant opportunity for organizations that fulfill all the funding priorities. Decisions are made by PDF staff and board. 

• Q: What is the Braiding New Worlds Fund? 

• A: A fund focused on supporting youth-led organizing. Decisions are made by a committee of youth. 

• Q: What is the Western Mass Transformation Fund? 

• A: A fund for organizations in specific counties in Western Massachusetts.