Are you working to start a community action project or program? Do you need money to put your ideas into action? If you answered, “YES!”, you are eligible to apply for a Do Something Seed Grant. We give out a $500 Do Something Seed Grant every week to help young people just like YOU!
Do Something Seed Grants are targeted towards project ideas and programs that are just getting started. These grants can be used to jump-start your program or to realize your ideas for the first time. These are grants for all types of community action projects around causes that you care about and are important in your community!
Not sure if your project fits in? Email grants@dosomething.org and we’ll let you know!
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 or unless otherwise noted).
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
Deadlines: Rolling- Apply now! You will be notified whether or not you have won within 2-3 months after submission.Go to www.dosomething.org/grants/seedgrants to find out more information and to apply!
Contact: Amanda Ashton, grants@dosomething.org, 212.254.2390 ext 234
Please do not mail in requests, as all information, and the application are available only online.
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