The Small Grants Program is a unique program that supports a diverse range of initiatives with a shorter timeframe and a smaller budget for immediate and emerging needs. This program supports local projects to enhance the Foundation’s relationships with partners as well as ad-hoc programs of interest having limited time for fundraising. It also provides a platform to explore possibilities of venturing into new long-term core programs for the Foundation. Small Grants enable the Foundation to support programs beyond our core program areas.

Small Grants’ support typically ranges from $5,000 to $15,000 per grant. It enables the Foundation to support a greater number of programs with the funds available. The Foundation annually supports about three to four projects through this funding. The first small grant was launched in 2014.

For over a decade, the Bhutan Foundation’s Small Grants Program (SGP) has empowered communities to turn local ideas into lasting solutions. The program has supported more than 90 projects across 60+ communities, investing over $530,000 in initiatives that strengthen livelihoods, preserve culture, and build resilience. By placing resources directly in the hands of communities, SGP enables locally driven solutions that align with Bhutan’s broader development goals.

Last year, thanks to your support, we funded nine new community-led projects totaling about $120,000. This year, we aim to expand our reach even further, supporting an even larger cohort of change makers.