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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 Believe in Youth and the People who Inspire Them…YOU! Roots & Shoots is a global movement of youth leading…

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You have the power to build a better world today! Get started making a difference in the ways that matter most to you in your community.
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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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You are transforming your community every day with your passion and incredible projects. As Dr. Jane has said, every individual…

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Inspire the next generation of changemakers - help build a better tomorrow, today! Get resources, lesson plans, professional development and more.
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We Believe in Youth and the People who Inspire Them…YOU! Roots & Shoots is a global movement of youth leading…
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The Roots & Shoots Model focuses on best-practices in Service Learning to grow compassion and action in young changemakers. Together, we're growing a movement.
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Your best you: Thoughtfulness, creativity, and compassion. From the playground to the boardroom, you hold the key to shaping the…
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Anyone, anywhere can make a difference for people, other animals, and the planet we share. Get started by exploring and creating your own community project!
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Every individual makes a difference - and together we can change the world! Find a group near you or start your own to amplify your impact.
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Mini-Grants

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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.

Mini-Grant Application

Apply to receive a spring or fall mini-grant by filling out this application! See deadlines in the FAQ below.
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Mini-Grant FAQ

  • Friday, April 1, 2022 Spring Mini-Grant Round applications close.
    Friday, April 29, 2022 Spring Mini-Grant debit cards distributed to all recipients.
    Friday, September 2, 2022 Fall Mini-Grant Round applications close.
    Friday, September 30, 2022 Fall Mini-Grant debit cards will be distributed to all recipients.
    Monday, October 31, 2022 Spring Mini-Grant Deadline for Final Reports or Extension Requests
    Friday, March 31, 2023 Fall Mini-Grant Deadline for Final Reports of Extension Requests
    Monday, December 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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