Mini Grants
About This Grant
The second cycle opens October 1st and closes November 1st at 11:59pm.
Amount: Projects up to $5,000
Eligibility: Projects in Missouri; preference given to Veterans Initiatives, Literacy Festivals and Programs, Film Projects, and the annual Signature Series theme. Applicants submit through the Missouri Humanities Foundant Grant Portal.
Grant Summary
Mini Grants is a Missouri Humanities grant providing up to $5K. Applications are due 2026-11-01 (closing in 4 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- Projects in Missouri; preference given to Veterans Initiatives, Literacy Festivals and Programs, Film Projects, and the annual Signature Series theme. Applicants submit through the Missouri Humanities Foundant Grant Portal.
How to Apply
Up to $5K
2026-11-01
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Mini Grants from Missouri Humanities, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Missouri Humanities before the deadline.
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Mini Grants: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Mini Grants?
Mini Grants is offered by Missouri Humanities, and its eligibility is set by the funder's own terms, which read: "Projects in Missouri; preference given to Veterans Initiatives, Literacy Festivals and Programs, Film Projects, and the annual Signature Series theme. Applicants submit through the Missouri Humanities Foundant Grant..." It is available in MO. 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 $5K per award from Missouri Humanities. 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?
Applications for Mini Grants are due 2026-11-01 (closing in 4 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Missouri Humanities, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
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 Missouri Humanities.
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