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Removing financial barriers to drive exposure, exploration, and interest

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Removing financial barriers to drive exposure, exploration, and interest

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Our Vision

Empowering Teens, Shaping Futures

Your future is shaped by the experiences and opportunities you encounter before adulthood. Many teens from limited-income families miss out on these opportunities due to financial constraints. Microgrant.org aims to level the playing field by offering targeted individual financial support for activities that positively influence your life.

The spotivity Gateway Foundation (SGF) is the driver of the Micro Grants and a nationally recognized 501c3 non-profit. SGF empowers teens from low-income families by providing access to activities – via micro-grants – that promote personal growth, self-empowerment, and expanded opportunities.

Equal Access

Remove financial barriers to unlock opportunities for all teens.

Lasting Impact

Foster personal growth through meaningful experiences.

Stronger Communities

Reduce negative behaviors and promote well-being.

Measured Success

Track participation and outcomes for accountability.

About Us

Creating Pathways for Teens

Driven by experience and passion, Microgrant.org creates pathways for teens to explore life-changing opportunities, partnering with innovative tools like spotivity to maximize impact.

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Microgrant.org is the brainchild of noted after-school advocates and accomplished individuals who have each personally experienced the positive effects of real engagement outside of school.  Through exploration and support in their teen years Microgrant.org leadership has benefitted from both the direct, and indirect, impact that supported engagement can provide.  We now want to play it forward.  Microgrant.org’s targeted approach helps provide teens that lack financial support with a pathway to explore all options – not just those that happen to be free. 

Check out some of the research HERE

In a strategic partnership with the teen app spotivity  we now not only have a tool that audits teen participation but also provide teens with a tool that provides personalized insight – both an industry first! Microgrants.org works directly with each agency the teen identifies and builds relationships in an effort to expand positive network effects.

Apply for Your Micro-Grant Today

Grant amounts max out at $500 per individual per funding round and the amount requested must be supported by clear public information of the cost of participation (which needs to be provided in the application by cut/pasting the website URL advertising the respective rate).
  • Provide your personal information
  • Clearly identify the money requested
  • What it is for
  • The organization delivering the activity
  • The location of the activity
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see all detailed application requirements on the application page.

IMPORTANT NOTE: if you wish to be considered for any additional future rounds of funding you must have proven your participation in the prior funding round.  This is accomplished via the check-in feature on the spotivity app.  The links to download that app are: 

The SGF wish you luck and hope you find a program that works for you!

APPROACH

Breaking Barriers, Building Futures

Our approach breaks barriers, fosters personal growth, and builds stronger communities through targeted support and impactful opportunities.

Microgrant.org is committed to personal exploration, community engagement, and economic development. By empowering underserved teens to explore various programs without financial worry, Microgrant.org tackles the boredom that often leads to antisocial behavior. Whether in athletics, personal development, internships, mental health, or the arts, Microgrant.org provides solutions by lowering participation barriers. By tracking each teen’s journey, the Microgrant.org approach not only demonstrates the impact of individual funding but also contributes to reducing teen negative behavior, supports positive social outcomes, and helps lift local economic development.

Sponsors

Help grow the resources

Join in the effort to raise as much money as possible! The grants are limited to $500max per person per deployment and once the deployment is depleted the awarding ends and we go on another fundraising mission. The more funds involved the more teens can benefit. Please think of us for a monthly, bi-annual, or annual gift as part of your community give back.  Please have a look at our SUPPORT page to learn of the many ways you can be involved in helping a teen find a passion.

Stories

Changing Lives, Creating Opportunities

Discover how Microgrant.org is breaking financial barriers to help teens explore life-changing activities. Read the inspiring stories of those who have unlocked their potential through our support.

John M

With this support, I can finally join the dance class I’ve always dreamed of attending!

Jeremy S

I can finally bring my music to life by recording my songs in the studio!

Kavion W

This support will help me take a big step toward my dream of becoming a boxer, turning my passion into a reality.

Jaylin W

I’ve been inspired by Japanese culture and Anime for years, and this support will allow me to start learning the Japanese language—a skill that will be both fun and open new opportunities for my future.

Nasir T

The Micro Grant It will help me get closer to my dream of playing D1 baseball with coach CTB

Syaire T

I get to work on my craft and do more in studio producing

Acyla B

My family was not able to afford skating classes anymore. This will allow me to get back into ice skating.

Larry H

This allows me to have an opportunity to see if acting lessons will better prepare my the future I want.

Programs

Various programs our teens are involved in

Discover the diverse activities and organizations empowering teens through our micro-grant support.

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Positive Outcomes of Self-Initiated Engagement

Research consistently shows that teens engaged in afterschool activities of their choice demonstrate better academic and social outcomes. For instance, students who participate in extracurricular activities have a 21% higher GPA on average than those who do not​. The autonomy in selecting these activities drives intrinsic motivation, which translates to greater commitment and perseverance​.

Self-directed engagement is also linked to increased resilience and emotional well-being. Teens participating in arts, sports, or STEM clubs report higher levels of self-esteem and problem-solving skills. Qualitative studies highlight how personal passion projects instill a sense of purpose and identity, which are crucial during the adolescent years​.

Negative Outcomes of Non-Engagement

The absence of structured afterschool involvement is strongly correlated with negative behavioral and academic outcomes. Teens without such activities are 30% more likely to engage in risky behaviors, including substance abuse and truancy​. Additionally, they are at a higher risk of experiencing social isolation, which exacerbates mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression.

For underserved teens, systemic barriers such as lack of access to affordable programs and transportation worsen the issue. Data from community-level studies reveal that low-income youth without engagement opportunities are 24% more likely to drop out of school than their peers​.  

References

  1. National Center for Biotechnology Information. The Impact of Afterschool Activities on Youth Development. PubMed Central, 2019. 
  2. Pilot studies on micro-grants and their effects on minority youth participation and skill development. Journal of Community Interventions, 2020​