Roots & Shoots Project Grant

Roots & Shoots Project Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Jane Goodall Institute For Wildlife Research Education & Conservation
Amount: US $500
Last Updated: March 07, 2026

Summary

The Roots & Shoots Project Grant, offered by the Jane Goodall Institute, empowers U.S.-based youth to initiate community-action projects that positively impact people, animals, and the environment. With a funding opportunity of $250, this grant encourages young leaders to take charge and make a difference in their communities. Eligible applicants include children, teens, educators, and community groups. Join the movement to foster change and celebrate local initiatives that contribute to a sustainable future.

Overview

Roots & Shoots Our mission is to empower young people to affect positive change in their communities. You can help build a better tomorrow. It starts right here. Right now. We want to support the incredible work that you are doing in your community. Young people, educators, individuals, and group leaders based in the U.S. are invited to apply for a $250 Roots & Shoots Project Grant to plan, start, support, or celebrate a community-action project that helps people, animals or the environment we all share! Roots & Shoots projects thrive when young people take the lead in choosing, planning, and doing a community project.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who can apply for Funding?Children, teens, educators, community groups/organizations, group leaders...any Roots & Shoots member who is interested in starting (or continuing) a community-action project to positively impact people, other animals, and/or the environment we all share.Reside in the United States.Plan a project that takes place in the United States.Be a registered member of Roots & Shoots (It’s free!) You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.