Micro Grants
One-time funding opportunities of up to $5,000 to support and encourage local volunteer projects.
SMALL GRANTS, BIG IMPACT.
The Cape and Islands United Way's micro grant program offers funding to support and encourage local volunteerism.
A typical grant is about $2,500 and is available on a rolling schedule.
A huge thank you to the Bilezikian Family Foundation, Eversource Charitable Foundation and Granite City Electric who have provided generous funding for our micro grant program!
MICRO GRANT RECIPIENTS
Duffy Health Center
Funds for COVID Motel Emergency Shelter
Harwich Children's Fund
Warm winter clothing project for Harwich children in need
Sassafras Earth Education
Sassafras Afterschool Program Volunteer
Good Grief
Expressive Arts Therapy Camp
Cape Cod Maritime Museum
Gardens by the Sea Beautification Project
Capd Cod Toy Library
Volunteer Launch, Toy Lending Library
Falmouth Community Gardens/Farming Falmouth
Building Community Gardens
CARE for the Cape and Islands
Annual Clean Up Day
Martha's Vineyard Vegan Society
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
Cape Cod Pride, Inc.
Cape Cod Pride 2019 Festival
Harwich Conservation Trust
Tour de Trash
Sandwich Partnership for Families
Savor The Summer
YMCA Cape Cod
Togetherhood
Cape Wildlife Center
Scavanger Hunt/ Litter Pick-up
Cape Wildlife Center
Volunteer Vegetable Garden for Animals
Falmouth Historical Society, Inc.
Educational Needs for Third Grade Field Trips
Shea's Youth Basketball Organization
Lend a Hand Community Service Project
Dream Day on Cape Cod
Dining Hall Expansion
CARE for the Cape and Islands
CARE for the Cape and Islands Day
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center
Public Pollinator Garden
Vineyard Conservation Society
26th Annual VCS Earth Day Beach Clean Up
CapeAbilities
Project Plant it Blue at CapeAbilities Farm
Falmouth Volunteers In Public Schools
Reaching for your Dreams with Reading
Dennis Conservation Trust
Dennis Conservation Celebration 2019
Cape & Islands Rowing Association
Service & Repair Rowing Shells on Long Pond
Cape Cod MOVES
Earth Day – Collect A Boat Load of Trash
A Baby Center
Diaper Drive, Holiday Card Project
MA Mom Advocates (MAMA)
MAMA Event Support
ROAR Ride
Opioid Addiction Recovery Transition
Resilient Roots
Educational Garden in Barnstable
Flower Angels
Purchase flowers to supplement during a difficult supply
A Baby Center
Fresh Produce Program
Cotuit Center for the Arts
Classical Ballet Class
Falmouth Volunteers in
Public Schools (VIPS)
Pathways Program
Cape Abilities
Life Skills Cooking Classes
Who can apply?
The common thread of the micro grants is that they all support volunteerism. So, as long as your project engages volunteers in some way and you are based on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket, you are welcome to apply! Organizations can be nonprofits, schools, councils of aging, parent/youth organizations or other community groups.
How do you define volunteerism?
Volunteerism can be in the form of training or education, or as a specific volunteer project.
What kinds of projects or initiatives do you fund?
The goals of the program are to engage residents of all ages in projects that address local concerns to improve the community landscape, and to bring attention to the value and reward of volunteerism. Project examples include:
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Local Beautification
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Clean Up & Improvements
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Neighborhood Collaboration
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Youth-Centered Service
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Multi-Generational
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Environmental