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Kars4Kids Small Grant Program

KARS 4 KIDS INC

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Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Kars4Kids Small Grant Program

Overview: The Kars4Kids Small Grant Program supports educational initiatives across the country, allowing the funder to extend their impact to children beyond their own programs while remaining aligned with their mission.

Funder Background: Kars4Kids is a national Jewish nonprofit providing year-round educational programs, mentoring, and support to help young people grow into productive, engaged members of society.

Geographic Scope: U.S.-based organizations; grants have been awarded to organizations in 42 states.

Focus Areas:

  • Youth Development

  • Mentorship

  • Education

    • Mission Alignment: The Small Grant Program extends Kars4Kids' mission by supporting mission-aligned local charities serving children in their own communities.

    Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S.-based, IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organization

  • Primary mission must be serving children

  • Must have a central focus on doing original work on behalf of America's children

  • Must operate with a secular, non-religious programmatic focus

  • Must deliver meaningful, mission-driven programs

    • Award Amount: Typically $5,000

    Impact Metrics:

  • 10,000+ children impacted

  • 300+ charities supported

  • $250,000+ in grants given

    • Review Timeline: Committee carefully reviews each submission. Timeline expectations:

  • Target response: 4–6 months

  • Maximum timeline: up to one year

  • Applications not meeting eligibility criteria are generally reviewed and closed earlier

    • Additional Support: If approved, the funder will interview your charity and feature your work on their website to help amplify impact.

    Contact Information:

  • Email: Kars4KidsGrants@[domain]

  • Website: kars4kids.org

  • Social: Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Instagram

  • GuidesStar Profile available

    • Important Notes:

  • Due to high volume of applications, individual phone consultations and application-specific feedback are not available

  • Funding decisions are made on a case-by-case basis depending on mission alignment and fund availability

  • Applicants are encouraged to review the grantees page to learn about supported organizations

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Overview: The application process consists of three main steps:

    1. Complete Online Application
    - Tell the funder about your charity
    - Complete the online application form
    - Include a brief overview of your organization's mission and programs

    2. Committee Review
    - The committee carefully reviews each submission
    - Target response time: 4–6 months
    - May take up to one year for final determination
    - Applications not meeting eligibility criteria are reviewed and closed earlier

    3. Grant Award
    - If approved, grant funds will be mailed to your organization
    - Funder will interview your charity
    - Your work will be featured on their website

    Required Materials

    For Nonprofit Applicants:

  • Your Name

  • Phone Number

  • Email Address

  • Charity Name

  • Charity Website

  • Tax ID Number

  • Mailing Address

  • Short summary of the charity's mission & programs (written response)

  • 501(c)(3) determination letter (attachment)

    • Alternative: Recommend a Nonprofit

  • Your Name

  • Your Email

  • Charity Website

  • Charity Mailing Address

  • Short summary of the charity's mission and programs

    • Submission Format

    • Online application form
    • Attachments accepted (501(c)(3) determination letter)

    Additional Guidance

    • Review existing grantees: Applicants are encouraged to review the grantees page to learn more about the organizations and programs already supported
    • No consultations available: Due to high volume, individual phone consultations or application-specific feedback cannot be provided
    • Mission alignment critical: Funding decisions depend on mission alignment and availability of funds
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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsyouth-programsmentoring

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