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Apply for Small Grants Program

Small Grants Program is a U.S. Mission to the United Nations grant providing between $5,000 and $15,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

How to apply for Small Grants Program

  1. Confirm your organization is eligible for Small Grants Program from U.S. Mission to the United Nations, 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 U.S. Mission to the United Nations before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Small Grants Program?
Small Grants Program is offered by U.S. Mission to the United Nations and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Small Grants Program provide?
Small Grants Program provides between $5K and $15K per award from U.S. Mission to the United Nations. 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 Small Grants Program deadline?
Small Grants Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, U.S. Mission to the United Nations, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Small Grants Program?
To apply for Small Grants Program, 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 U.S. Mission to the United Nations.

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