Small and Mighty Grants
The Small and Mighty Grants support small nonprofits in Allegheny County advancing social justice and addressing basic needs through community-driven, equity-focused projects.
Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation
Due Dates: February 3, 2026 (Spring grant cycle) | July 15, 2026 (Fall grant cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000 per award for two years; operating or program support; total program funding varies by cycle.
Summary: Supports small nonprofits addressing basic needs in Allegheny County, focusing on organizations with limited access to foundation funding.
Key Information: 2026 cycle is invitation-only for 2024 grantees not transitioning to the Foundation's discretionary grantmaking program (FDG).
Description
The Small and Mighty Grants program, established by the Pittsburgh Foundation, aims to address the funding challenges faced by small nonprofit organizations serving basic needs in Allegheny County. The program provides both operating and project support, prioritizing organizations with annual budgets under $600,000 and those with limited access to traditional philanthropic funding. In 2026, the program is invitation-only and limited to organizations that received a Small and Mighty grant in 2024 and are not transitioning to the Foundation’s discretionary grantmaking program (FDG). The initiative emphasizes support for groups embedded in high-need communities and committed to advancing social justice.
