Grant writing skills are essential for nonprofit leaders, and the Student Philanthropy Board strives to make sure its members are prepared for work in the nonprofit sector. Each year, members of SPB learn how to write grants through the Mini-Grant Project. This project allows SPB members to research, write, present, and vote on grant proposals on behalf of fellow Auburn organizations and departments. Each SPB member is responsible for determining which organization they would like to support and presenting information about their organization to the group. SPB votes on which grant(s) to fund each year, and funding is provided by the Women’s Philanthropy Board.

Previous mini-grant recipients include: Braveheart Center for Place and Purpose, AU Dance Marathon, Advocates for Disabilities, The Oaks Retreat, Alzheimer's Foundation of America on Campus, Project Uplift and the International Justice Mission.