Eligibility Criteria

Find out if your organization is eligible to apply for a Small and Mighty grant.
In 2017, a $15,000 Small and Mighty grant was awarded to Rainbow Kitchen Community Services, an organization that provides a vital safety net for low-income individuals and those experiencing homelessness in Homestead and surrounding communities.
In 2017, a $15,000 Small and Mighty grant was awarded to Rainbow Kitchen Community Services, an organization that provides a vital safety net for low-income individuals and those experiencing homelessness in Homestead and surrounding communities.

Prior to starting an application, we encourage you to review the Small and Mighty basic needs criteria, eligibility, funding priorities and frequently asked questions below.  

In 2026, the Small and Mighty program will be invitation-only and open only to 2024 grantees that are not transitioning to our discretionary grantmaking program (FDG).

 Eligibility

  • Primarily serve high to extreme need communities (as defined by the Allegheny County Community Need Index).
  • Have a demonstrated commitment to advancing social justice as evidenced by its mission and core programs.
  • Have an established history in the communities in which it works.
  • Are representative of the communities it serves, including but not limited to, leadership and staff who have lived experience in the community issues that it addresses.
  • Meaningfully integrate the experience and perspectives of the communities that it serves in the design, implementation, evaluation and/or decision-making process for its strategies and/or programs.
  • Have received limited philanthropic support to date.

Small and Mighty Grants

The Small and Mighty Grants Program aims to help small, neighborhood-based nonprofits that work to better our region.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to your questions about Small and Mighty.

More than Money: Beyond Grantmaking

The Small and Mighty program is more than writing checks. Discover some of the resources and tools available for nonprofits.