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Our mission is to empower young people to affect positive change in their communities. You can help build a better tomorrow. It starts right here. Right now.
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Stand Up for What You Believe in. You want to do something about the problems facing your community and our…
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Our mission is to empower young people to affect positive change in their communities. You can help build a better tomorrow. It starts right here. Right now.
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Our mission is to empower young people to affect positive change in their communities. You can help build a better tomorrow. It starts right here. Right now.
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We want to support the incredible work that you are doing in your community.

U.S. educators, individuals, and group leaders are invited to apply for a $200 mini-grant to start, support, or celebrate their community-action project!

Who can apply?

Youth, educators, community groups/organizations, group leaders…any Roots & Shoots member who is interested in starting (or continuing) a community-action project to positively impact people, other animals, and/or the environment.

To be eligible you must:

  • Reside in the United States.
  • Be a registered member of Roots & Shoots (it’s free! If you’re not already a member, register today).
  • Submit the mini-grant application linked below.

Applications for Spring 2021 mini-grants are now closed. Check back soon for more opportunities to apply!

Mini-Grant FAQ

  • Friday, May 14, 2021 Mini-Grant Round 1 applications close.
    Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Mini-Grant debit cards will be distributed to all round 1 recipients.
    Friday, September 10, 2021 Mini-Grant Round 2 applications close.
    Wednesday, October 6, 2021 Mini-Grant debit cards will be distributed to all round 2 recipients.
    Monday, November 10, 2021 Mini-Grant reports are due.

  • ● To spend your mini-grant funding before your debit card expires.
    ● To spend the grant only on items benefiting your Roots & Shoots project.
    ● To submit your mini-grant report by the specified due date.
    ● To create AND complete your project profile on the Roots & Shoots website.
    ● To participate in program surveys for the continued growth of the program.

  • Yes! If you are a Mini-Grant recipient, we will reach out to you with a participant survey for each of your group members to fill out. This anonymous survey helps us continually perfect our program to support young people making a difference in their community.

    As the Mini-Grant applicant, you are additionally required to submit your Mini-Grant report in November to tell us about your project impact. Recipients who do not complete their Mini-Grant report will not be eligible for any future funding.

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Get funding for your Roots & Shoots project by filling out and submitting a Mini-Grant application.
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