Do Something Seed Grant is offered to young people who want to initiate a community action project or program.
These grants offer money to put their ideas into reality. “Do Something Seed Grant” gives $500 every week to help young people. These grants can be used towards project ideas and programs that are just getting started, or to jump-start program and realize ideas for the first time. These grants can also be used towards projects that are already developed and sustainable, towards the next steps of project and organization to help expand project and grow impact.
REQUIRED:
•A budget detailing how the $500 will be used
•A recommendation from a non-family member
Optional (but Recommended)
•Photos and video of your project
•Your project’s website
ELIGIBILITY RULES:
•The applicant must be 25 OR UNDER.
•The applicant must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen (You will be asked to prove citizenship and age if you win).
•You can APPLY for as many grants as you’d like, but you can only win ONE grant from Do Something in a twelve month period (excluding the Do Something Award).
DO SOMETHING GRANTS CANNOT BE USED TO FUND:
•Travel Costs (If you are looking for grants to help you cover a travel abroad experience check out mytravelbug.org or studyabroadfunding.org)
•Individual Sponsorships
•Shipping Costs
•Individual School Fees (Do Something Grants are not educational scholarships)
•Fundraisers
STEPS TO APPLY:
- · Create a Project Posting for your existing project.
- · Check out our Judging Criteria for help with your application.
- · Fill out an Online Application.
- · Check out the FAQ if, have more questions
Deadline: None! Apply now! You will be notified whether or not you have won within 2-3 months after submission.
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