Research & Publications from Grassroots Grantmakers

Grassroots Grantmakers strengthens and connects funders who strengthen and connect residents where they live. 

We do this by linking funders with the peers, information, tools and assistance that they need to build grassroots grantmaking programs that work and to position their next phase of work for success.  We also conduct research and sponsor learning activities that build our base of knowledge about effective grassroots grantmaking programs.

This page includes publications from research that we have conducted and information on our current research agenda.

From Grassroots Grantmakers
A Legacy of Leadership and Support for Grassroots Grantmaking

Read what we have learned about grassroots grantmaking programs that stand the test of time as a key ingredient in their organization's community change strategy.


A Legacy of Leadership and Support for Grassroots Grantmaking (Executive Summary)

Here is the executive summary of our recent report - A Legacy of Leadership and Support for Grassroots Grantmaking:  A Retrospective Assessment of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation's Community Foundations and Neighborhoods Small Grants Program.