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Wild Wonder Club Micro Grant - Sprout Club

Wild Wonder Foundation

Funding Amount

$500

Deadline

May 29, 2026

51 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Wild Wonder Club Micro Grant - Sprout Club

Funder: Wild Wonder Foundation (CA, US)
Website: wildwonder.org
Status: Applications open May 1, 2026; deadline May 29, 2026 at 5pm Pacific

Program Overview

The Sprout Club Micro Grant supports the growth and expansion of established Nature Journaling Clubs or helps recharge clubs that have gone dormant. This grant is designed to help clubs expand their reach and impact within existing or new communities.

Geographic Scope

Worldwide

    Focus Areas

  • Growth and expansion of existing Nature Journaling Clubs
  • Recharging dormant clubs
  • Expanding membership and outreach
  • Expanding nature journaling experiences
  • Reaching underserved communities (priority)

    Award Details

    Award Amount: $500 Award Timeline:
  • May 1: Applications open
  • May 29 (5pm Pacific): Deadline
  • May 30-June 26: Review and selection
  • July 1: Awards announced, award period begins
  • July 14: First grant payment made
  • January 8: Grant reports due

Implementation Timeframe: 6 months (July 1 - December 31, 2026)

Eligibility Requirements

Project Requirements:

  • Support for established club (already operational)

  • OR support for club that has gone dormant (recharging)

  • Must include membership expansion goal (example: targeted percentage growth)

  • Must include 6-month plan detailing:

  • - Planned growth in numbers
    - Planned growth in outreach
    - Expanded nature journaling experiences
  • Priority: Clubs continuing to reach or expanding to communities with little or no previous access to nature journaling clubs

  • Project must be completed within 6-month timeframe
  • Funding Source

    Donations from the global nature journaling community

    Contact & Support

    Promotion Responsibility: Grant recipients responsible for promoting their club; Wild Wonder may also promote through website, social media, newsletters, annual reports

    Related Programs

    Complement to Seed Club Micro Grant ($300) for starting new clubs

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Preparation Phase
    - Review all Club Micro Grant program information
    - Download the 2026 Club Micro Grant Application Worksheet (PDF or Word format)
    - Instruction: Download and make a copy; do not request Editor View
    - Draft and polish responses in the worksheet
    - Gather all required supporting materials

    2. Submit Online Application
    - Transfer information from worksheet to 2026 Club Micro Grant Application form
    - Applications open May 1, 2026
    - Submit before May 29, 2026 at 5pm Pacific
    - Note: Applications cannot be edited after submission

    Required Application Materials (for Sprout Club)

    1. Contact Information
    - Name, email, phone

    2. Project Location
    - Geographic region: city, state, province, district, or region

    3. Current Club Information
    - Describe existing club or dormant club being reactivated
    - History and current status

    4. Membership Expansion Goal
    - Example: targeted percentage growth (e.g., 25% growth)
    - Clearly state target for expansion

    5. 6-Month Growth Plan
    - Detailed plan detailing:
    - Planned growth in membership numbers
    - Planned growth in outreach efforts
    - Expanded nature journaling experiences
    - Timeline for implementation (July 1 - December 31, 2026)

    6. Community Focus
    - Demonstrate how expanded club will reach target community
    - Note if targeting underserved communities (will be prioritized)

    7. Additional Required Information
    - Budget details
    - Timeline aligned to 6-month implementation period
    - How you will measure success and growth
    - Financial or in-kind contributions from applicant

      Important Notes

    • Incomplete applications will be disqualified
    • Applications cannot be edited after submission
    • One application per person per grant cycle
    • Cannot submit both Project and Club Grant in same calendar year
    • Decision notification: approximately 5-6 weeks after deadline
    • All decisions are final
    • Use Application Worksheet to prepare before submitting to online form

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    environmental-educationcommunity-services

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