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 or $500 Roots & Shoots Project Grant to plan, start, support, or celebrate a community-action project that helps people, animals or the environment we all share!
The application is open NOW through May 6th! See below for more information and the link to the online application.
If you are in one of the R&S Basecamp metro areas (Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland, OR and Tampa Bay), reach out to your Basecamp Coordinator for additional funding opportunities. The R&S Basecamp page has contact info for R&S Basecamp coordinators.
Who can apply?
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 the environment we all share.
To apply you must:
• 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 to join! If you’re not already a member, register today!
Start planning your R&S project now
Roots & Shoots projects thrive when young people take the lead in choosing, planning, and doing a community project.
Successful past applications have shown how young people:
• Used the R&S 4-Step Formula;
• Took the initiative to map their community; and/or
• Developed a project plan.
