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Nickelodeon Our World US Community Fund

US$200,000 | US
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Proven ideas and funding for your community

Nickelodeon believes in the power of kids to create change in themselves, their communities, and the world. Nickelodeon’s Our World helps kids realize their agency and become the changemakers our communities need. This fund, supported by Nickelodeon, is dedicated to empowering kids with resources and support to bring to life projects that might otherwise go unfunded. Working with a grown-up co-leader, kids will actively lead projects focused on play, mental health & empathy and civics & current events and have the chance to shape their communities for the better.

How it works
  • Together, as a team of kids and grown-ups, select an idea listed below or submit your existing project and register to get your project page
  • Use your project page to complete the 30 Day Challenge
  • Submit a photo and your action plan
  • Let us know what impact you are having in your community
Who can apply
  • Your project team has a grown-up and a kid co-leader (aged 6-13)
  • Kids are actively involved in the selection, design, leadership and activation of the project
  • As the lead applicant, you are at least 18 years old
  • You are passionate about empowering kids and helping them shape the future of your community
  • Your project will take place in the US
  • Your project addresses the themes of play, mental health & empathy and/or civics & current events
What you get
  • Seed funding to start your selected idea or start your own project
  • Free starter resource pack, mentorship and technology tools to get started
  • Additional impact funding, once you report back on the social impact of your active project

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Choose an idea to start in your community. See terms & conditions.

Apply with your own community project

Have your own idea or existing project? Read the terms & conditions, then submit your own project for funding.

Applications close end of 31 Dec, 2024 (PST).

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At Nickelodeon it has long been our mission to support and empower kids to take an active role in making positive change in their communities. Through the Nickelodeon Our World US Community Fund, we're delighted to help create a movement of kids joining forces with adults to address important community concerns.

Jean Margaret Smith
Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, Nickelodeon

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