Class Act Program
Funding Amount
$6,000 USD or equivalent
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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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
- Form Submission: Complete the Class Act application form with details and documentation discussing the act of kindness
- Submission Method: Online form
- Documentation Required: Details and supporting documentation of the kindness act(s) performed
- 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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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth programs
- Education
- Community services
- Environmental education
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