Apply for a Take Action Grant!

What are Take Action grants?

Do Something has teamed up with Subcity Records to offer three $1,000 Take Action grants in celebration of their Take Action tour.

If you recently created a sustainable community action project, program or organization or have a great idea for helping your community, then apply for one of our two General Take Action grants.

If you are using music to make a difference in your community then our Take Action Music grant, is the grant for you.

The Grants:

  • 1 $1,000 General Grant powered by MySpace
  • 1 $1,000 General Grant powered by SubCity
  • 1 $1,000 Music Grant powered by FYE

Steps to Apply:

*Helpful Hint: You will notice that the categories on the project posting are similar to those on the application. Your project posting is a public place for you to let others know about your project. Your application is private and what the judges see. Keep you project brief and concise in your project posting and go into more detail in your application.

The Application:

Our grant application questions follow Do Something's "Path to Change".
You will need the following to complete your application:
Required

  • A budget detailing how the $1,000 will be used
  • A recommendation from a non-family member

Optional (but recommended)

  • Links to 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 only win one grant from Do Something in a twelve month period (excluding the Do Something Award).

Take Action Grants can not be used to fund:

  • Travel Costs (If you are looking for grants to help you cover a travel abroad experince check out mytravelbug.org or studyabroadfunding.org)
  • Individual Sponsorships
  • Shipping Costs
  • Individual School Fees (Do Something Grants are not educational scholarships)
  • Fundraisers

How do I go back and edit my application?

You can edit your application by logging into www.dosomething.org, going to MY ACCOUNT (On the top right side of the site, right above the "Sign Up" box.

What criteria do the judges use when judging my application?

CLICK HERE to view our judging criteria

How do I find out if I won?

The application deadline is April 1st and winners will be notified by phone the week of April 21st. . Non-winners will be notified by email.

I am getting an error or "Access Denied" message when I try to apply.

If you are having trouble posting a project or viewing the application it is most likely because you have not verified your email address. When you created a log in for the Do Something site you were sent an email. In that email there is link to verify your email address. Check your junk mail. If you can't find the email or are still having trouble please submit a help ticket with our tech department. Ben, will get back to you pronto.*****

Having other technical issues? CLICK HERE Have non-technical questions? Email jwells@DoSomething.org GOOD LUCK!

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