Mini Grants
About This Grant
Upcoming Application Deadlines for Mini Grants FY27-28:
Amount: Up to $2,500
Eligibility: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated in Connecticut for at least one year and governed by a board that meets regularly; a Connecticut municipality; or a Connecticut-based federally or State recognized tribe. Organizations must contact CTH Grants Staff before applying.
Grant Summary
Mini Grants is a Connecticut Humanities Council grant providing up to $3K for nonprofit, municipality. Applications are due 2026-12-01 (closing in 29 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- A 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated in Connecticut for at least one year and governed by a board that meets regularly; a Connecticut municipality; or a Connecticut-based federally or State recognized tribe. Organizations must contact CTH Grants Staff before applying.
How to Apply
Up to $3K
2026-12-01
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Mini Grants from Connecticut Humanities Council, 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 Connecticut Humanities Council before the deadline.
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Mini Grants: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Mini Grants?
Mini Grants is offered by Connecticut Humanities Council. The listing names these applicant types: nonprofit, municipality. It is available in CT. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the Mini Grants provide?
Mini Grants provides up to $3K per award from Connecticut Humanities Council. 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 2026-12-01 (closing in 29 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Connecticut Humanities Council, 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 Connecticut Humanities Council.
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