Acts of Kindness Grants

Acts of Kindness Grants is sponsored by United Way of 1000 Lakes. This program supports small-scale, community-level projects that aim to bring compassion, generosity, and love to the greater Itasca area in Minnesota. Projects can be varied, such as creating care packages or covering transportation costs.

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Arising out of Minnesota United Acts of Kindness Week , a statewide initiative to spread kindness and caring throughout Minnesota communities, United Way of 1000 Lakes’ Acts of Kindness Grants program supports small-scale projects up to $500 that aim to bring compassion, generosity, and love to the greater Itasca area. Acts of Kindness Grant applications are accepted year-round, on a rolling basis.

Local organizations – including schools, civic and neighborhood associations, environmental groups, and senior centers – as well as individuals, may apply for funding. Grant applicants do not need to have nonprofit status, though nonprofit groups and organizations are welcome to apply. Applying for a Grant: Step-by-Step Brainstorm ideas: How would you like to spread kindness in your community?

Pitch your idea: Fill out and submit a short application designed to be easy to complete – but children and youth may need some help from an adult. Watch your inbox: If accepted, you will receive a gift card with funds to support your project, as well as a toolkit with kindness cards and other materials. You can use these funds to purchase materials for care packages, gas for transportation, etc. – any project-related expenses.

Report back: Fill out a short post-project report telling us how your project went and share any pictures or videos you have. Frequently Asked Questions What kind of projects will be accepted? We’ll accept a variety of different projects – and we encourage you to be creative!

Projects that include the following will be given priority: Impacting under-served and/or low-income communities Aim to increase equity, inclusion, and understanding Projects that align with United Way’s focus areas How old do I have to be to apply? Changemakers of any age are welcome to apply for an Acts of Kindness micro-grant!

However, applicants under the age of 18 will be required to provide contact information for a parent, guardian, teacher, etc. who will help with managing funds and completing the project. Call United Way at 218-999-7570 or email info@uwlakes. org .

Whether you choose to give, advocate, or volunteer, when you give back through United Way, you're helping drive real, measurable change right here in the Itasca area.