Small and Mighty Grants
In 2026, the Small and Mighty grant program will be invitation-only and open only to 2024 grantees that are not transitioning to our discretionary grantmaking program (FDG). Please consider whether your organization is eligible for support through our FDG program under the Basic Needs focus area.
The Small and Mighty grants program was created in 2016 in response to barriers that smaller organizations faced in accessing support from foundations. Since then, the program has provided operating and program support funding to nonprofits meeting basic needs across Allegheny County. As of the 2024 grant cycle, the Foundation has awarded $3.3 million since its inception in 2016 to 85 unique organizations with budgets under $600,000.
Awardees in 2024
In 2024, the Small and Mighty grant program provided two-year project and operating support grants up to $40,000.
Application Deadlines
In 2026, the Small and Mighty grant program will be invitation-only and open only to 2024 grantees that are not transitioning to our discretionary grantmaking program (FDG).
2026 Grant Deadlines
| Foundation-Directed Grants | Application Deadlines* |
|---|---|
| Spring grant cycle | Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 by 5 p.m. (for funding decision after May 13) |
| Fall grant cycle | Wednesday, July 15, 2026 by 5 p.m. (for funding decisions after Oct. 28) |
Eligibility Criteria
