Funding Amount

$6,000 USD or equivalent

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • High school level and under
  • Individual students, clubs, classrooms, or whole grade levels
  • Traditional schools and homeschool programs
  • Overview: The Class Act Program encourages students to come together to perform acts of kindness that make a difference in their community.

Other requirements

  • Project can be completed over a day or a semester
  • Past winners have led efforts to conserve local wetlands, created kindness quilts, and operated "kindness stations" serving their community.
  • Winners receive a trophy and cash prize.
  • Award: $6,000 USD or equal amount in local currency denomination.

Overview

Geographic Scope: Schools around the world, including homeschool programs

Focus Areas: Student acts of kindness in the following categories:

  • Advocacy
  • Community service
  • Compassion
  • Environment
  • Self-care
  • Creativity

Eligibility:

  • High school level and under
  • Individual students, clubs, classrooms, or whole grade levels
  • Traditional schools and homeschool programs
  • Project can be completed over a day or a semester

The Class Act Program encourages students to come together to perform acts of kindness that make a difference in their community. Past winners have led efforts to conserve local wetlands, created kindness quilts, and operated "kindness stations" serving their community. Winners receive a trophy and cash prize.

Award: $6,000 USD or equal amount in local currency denomination. Recipients may choose to receive funds directly to their school or donate to a nonprofit organization of their choice.

Contact:

  • Email: classact@randomacts.org
  • For high school Kindness Club setup: misty.cash@randomacts.org
  • Social media: @RAClassAct on Twitter
  • Facebook group: Random Acts – Class Act

Organization: Random Acts is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 04-3276521)

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Form Submission: Complete the Class Act application form with details and documentation discussing the act of kindness
  2. Submission Method: Online form
  3. Documentation Required: Details and supporting documentation of the kindness act(s) performed
  4. Support Resources:
    • Join the Random Acts – Class Act Facebook group for support, resources, and inspiration
    • Contact classact@randomacts.org for assistance
    • Follow @RAClassAct on Twitter for updates

Key Requirements

  • Acts must make a difference in the community
  • Project can span a day or a semester
  • Group or individual participation accepted

What Random Acts Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
6
Total given
$158K
Median grant
$20K
Range
$10K–$51K
  • By dollars: Massachusetts 32%, North Carolina 30%, Missouri 13%. Top recipient cities: Waban, MA; St. Louis, MO; Mendham, NJ.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Youth programs
  • Education
  • Community services
  • Environmental education

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