Small Grant 2026 for Community Initiatives Around the World

The Pollination Project provides small daily grants to individuals, groups, and nonprofit initiatives worldwide to support volunteer-led community ideas and projects. Grants aim to fund initiatives in areas such as social justice, education, environment, health, women’s empowerment, human rights, animal protection, community development, and community arts, with 365 grants awarded annually through the daily grants program.

Funding up to USD 500; inclusion in a global network of changemakers; potential for additional support after funding, such as connections with other donors and showcasing the project on the foundation’s platforms.

Open to individuals, informal groups, and emerging nonprofit organizations; projects must be volunteer-based and have a community or charitable purpose.

Submit required documents including project description, budget, target community, impact statement, and applicant information; international applicants may require a reference.