17 Small Grants for Nonprofits

For small or new nonprofits, applying for smaller grants is a realistic goal. Your best chance is to start small. As a result, first get a few grants under your belt. Then, as you grow, you can work your way up to bigger opportunities.

So, is your nonprofit organization looking for small grants to apply for? GrantWatch.com is the leading grant listing directory with thousands of grants available to nonprofit organizations. Below, GrantWatch has listed some of the latest grants under $10,000 that are now accepting applications.

17 Small Grants Available Now for Nonprofits

1. Grants of up to $250 to nonprofit organizations that serve rural communities to address urgent needs. 
2. Organizations can apply for $500 grants for events that bring people together to play and listen to chamber music. 
3. Museums, theatres, and other organizations can apply for grants of up to $800 for literary and educational projects.
4. Nonprofits can apply for grants of up to $1,000 for community-based projects relating to arts, development, or technology. 
5. In-kind support and grants of up to $1,000 are available to nonprofit organizations for grassroots community projects.
6. Nonprofit organizations and coalitions can apply for up to a $1,000 grant for activities to benefit disadvantaged communities.
7. Up to $2,000 in grant funding is available to nonprofits to benefit children and youth throughout the country. 
8. Grants of up to $2,500 are available to nonprofit organizations assisting the needs of people in poverty overseas.
9. Registered charities and nonprofit organizations can apply for grants of $5,000 for innovative and positive community initiatives. 
10. Grants of up to $5,000 to nonprofits, schools, and organizations for activities that address community needs. 
11. Up to $5,000 in grant funding is available to nonprofits for programs in a broad range of areas and interests.
12. Grants of up to $5,000 are available to nonprofit organizations to provide oral health services.
13. Nonprofits can apply for up to $10,000 to promote equity and expand educational opportunities for women and girls.
14. Grants of up to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations that assist immigrants and specifically address immigrant related issues.
15. A $10,000 matching grant is available to USA cities and towns to encourage collaboration among community residents. 
16. Nonprofit organizations can apply for grants of up to $10,000 to serve underprivileged youth.
17. Up to $10,000 in grant funding is available to nonprofits for programs that benefit both people and animals. 

Why Nonprofits Should Apply for Small Grants

Small grants are a great way to get your foot in the door with funders. By building a strong relationship with funders, it could also lead to winning larger grants in the future. Moreover, winning small grants can leverage and help build connections with other funders.

Generally, the bigger the funding source, the greater the competition. Furthermore, the larger the grant award, the more complex the application. Subsequently, focusing on applying for smaller grants means you can typically apply for these grants without the need to hire a grant writer.

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