Apply for Mini-Grants

Mini-Grants is a Capitol Hill Community Foundation grant providing up to $500. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

How to apply for Mini-Grants

1. Confirm your organization is eligible for Mini-Grants from Capitol Hill Community Foundation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
2. Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
3. Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
4. Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Capitol Hill Community Foundation before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Mini-Grants?

Mini-Grants is offered by Capitol Hill Community Foundation, and its eligibility is set by the funder's own terms, which read: "The Foundation awards grants in support of programs that benefit residents of the Capitol Hill neighborhood." It is available in DC. Check the full eligibility section of the funder's notice before applying.

How much funding does the Mini-Grants provide?

Mini-Grants provides up to $500 per award from Capitol Hill Community Foundation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Mini-Grants deadline?

Mini-Grants accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Capitol Hill Community Foundation, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Mini-Grants?

To apply for Mini-Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Capitol Hill Community Foundation.