Wild Wonder Club Micro Grant - Sprout Club
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- Growth and expansion of existing Nature Journaling Clubs
- Recharging dormant clubs
- Expanding membership and outreach
- Expanding nature journaling experiences
- Reaching underserved communities (priority)
Focus Areas
- 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
Award Details
Award Amount: $500 Award Timeline:Implementation Timeframe: 6 months (July 1 - December 31, 2026)
Eligibility Requirements
Project Requirements:
- Planned growth in numbers
- Planned growth in outreach
- Expanded nature journaling experiences
Funding Source
Donations from the global nature journaling communityContact & Support
Promotion Responsibility: Grant recipients responsible for promoting their club; Wild Wonder may also promote through website, social media, newsletters, annual reportsRelated Programs
Complement to Seed Club Micro Grant ($300) for starting new clubsHow 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
- 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
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