{"id":4881,"date":"2025-07-15T07:37:26","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T07:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kars4kids.org\/hub\/?p=4881"},"modified":"2025-07-15T07:37:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T07:37:26","slug":"kars4kids-small-grants-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kars4kids.org\/hub\/kars4kids-small-grants-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Kars4Kids Small Grants: A Look at the Numbers Behind the Mission"},"content":{"rendered":"

From mentorship to literacy, a deep dive into who we support\u2014and how much we\u2019ve given.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcb8 How Much We’ve Given<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Since its inception, the Kars4Kids Small Grant Program has awarded 374 grants totaling $336,349<\/strong> to youth-focused nonprofits across the country.<\/p>\n

These are microgrants with macro impact\u2014helping community-based groups launch tutoring programs, run robotics workshops, take foster kids to summer camp, and more.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cSmall grants. Big change. Over $330K invested in youth-focused innovation and compassion.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\ud83d\udcc5 Giving Year by Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Our grants program has grown steadily, with yearly giving peaking in 2018<\/strong> at just over $50,000<\/strong>. The chart below shows the growth and reach over time:<\/p>\n

\"Kars4Kids<\/p>\n

Even in quieter years, we\u2019ve continued to support promising projects and underfunded efforts in education, mentoring, and enrichment.<\/p>\n

\n

\ud83c\udf0e Where the Grants Go<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We’ve awarded grants in dozens of U.S. states, but some stand out. Our top ten grant-receiving states include Georgia, New York, and California.<\/p>\n

\"Kars4Kids<\/p>\n

\n\u201cGeorgia nonprofits have received more Kars4Kids grants than any other state.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\n

\ud83d\udd0d What Our Grantees Do<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Most of our grantees agree to be interviewed on our Small Grants blog, where they share the mission and impact of their work. Based on a review of those interviews, we identified the most common areas of focus\u2014like STEM learning, mentorship, and literacy\u2014among the organizations we’ve supported.<\/p>\n

\"Kars4Kids<\/p>\n

\n\u201cThese focus areas reflect the real-world needs our partners are meeting\u2014whether it\u2019s helping teens chart a career path or giving kids a safe place to spend the summer.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\n

\u2728 Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Whether it\u2019s a startup nonprofit helping grieving<\/a> children and their families or a well-established program prepping teens for college, we\u2019re proud to be part of their journey.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s where we come in.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If your organization supports children and youth and could use a boost, apply for a small grant<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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