Funding Amount

$200 - $400

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Roots & Shoots Mini-Grants

Program Overview:
Since 2014, the Roots & Shoots mini-grant program has awarded over 500 grants to Roots & Shoots groups in the United States.

Award Amount: $200–$400 per grant

Geographic Scope: United States; expanded support in 2016 to Title 1 schools in Los Angeles County, Colorado, and New York City

Focus Areas:

  • Youth-led service-learning campaigns

  • Environmental and community action projects

  • Implementation of Roots & Shoots 4-step model
  • Eligibility:

  • Roots & Shoots groups

  • Members of all ages encouraged to apply

  • Special support available for Title 1 schools in Los Angeles County, Colorado, and New York City (as of 2016)
  • Impact:

  • Over 500 grants awarded since 2014

  • Over 16,000 young people have benefitted from the program
  • Reporting Requirements:

  • Mini-grant reports due in spring of each year
  • Contact Information:
    Jane Goodall Institute USA
    1120 20th St. NW #520s, Washington, DC 20036
    Telephone: (703) 682-9220
    Fax: (703) 682-9312

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Project Planning: Groups use the Roots & Shoots 4-step model to create youth-led service-learning campaigns
    2. Campaign Selection: Members choose a campaign idea focused on community or environmental action
    3. Application Submission: Members of all ages are encouraged to apply
    4. Fund Usage: Groups use the funds to help implement their projects and celebrate accomplishments
    5. Reporting: Mini-grant reports are due in the spring of each year

    Note: Specific application materials and submission process not detailed in provided content.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsenvironmental-education

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