Kiwanis Children's Fund Microgrants

Smaller grant program distributed quarterly (February, March, April, May, June, July distribution cycles noted) to smaller Kiwanis clubs to fund community service projects that benefit children.

Geographic Scope: Global (United States, Canada, and international)

Focus Areas:

• Health and nutrition (food security, nutrition programs, physical fitness, medical services)
• Education and literacy (books, school supplies, literacy programs, technology)
• Youth leadership development (mentorship programs, personal development, independence building)
• Sensory play and adaptive items for children with special needs
• Emergency services support (first aid, emergency supplies)

Eligible Applicants:

• Kiwanis clubs with 35 or fewer members
• Club partners and local organizations working with Kiwanis clubs

Examples of Funded Projects:

• Toy boxes adapted for children with autism, visual/auditory impairments
• Weekend food bag programs for students in need
• Summer meal distribution programs
• Community gardens providing fresh vegetables
• Mountain camps for youth development
• Fleece blankets for children in crisis situations
• Book vending machines in schools
• Online literacy tool subscriptions and tablets
• Learning disability assessment programs

Distribution Timeline: Quarterly distributions in Feb-April and May-July (with possible additional cycles)

Contact Information:

• Kiwanis International office: 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, IN 46268-3196
• Phone: +1-800-549-2647 (U.S. and Canada) or +1-317-875-8755
• Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:45pm ET

Application Process

The specific application process details are not fully provided in the content. However, clubs should:

1. Learn more about the Microgrant Program at https://www.kiwanis.org/microgrants
2. Contact Kiwanis International for application requirements and deadlines
3. Develop projects aligned with Kiwanis causes (health and nutrition, education and literacy, or youth leadership development)
4. Submit applications during rolling cycles (typically quarterly)

Eligibility Requirements

• Club must have 35 or fewer members
• Project must target one or more of the three Kiwanis causes
• Project should create measurable impact on children's lives

Note: Applicants should contact Kiwanis International directly or visit their website for complete application materials and specific submission deadlines for upcoming quarterly cycles.