Kindness Grants

NOTE: Effective June 13, 2025, the application for Kindness Grants has been closed.

We have been thrilled with the response to the Kindness Grant Initiative. More than 500 people have sent us ideas for their own kindness projects. Our juries will be reviewing the remaining applications over the next several weeks and we will be selecting 10 more weekly recipients of additional Kindness Grants through the end of August.

Go to our Kindness Stories page for info about all of the weekly Kindness Grants that have been chosen.

The Kindness Grant is a TDB Family Foundation initiative designed to fuel people-powered kindness. This is a one-time $1,000 micro-grant awarded to individuals, small groups, and grassroots efforts with simple but powerful ideas to create change.

Inspired by Mr. Rogers’ call to “look for the helpers,” this grant is for everyday changemakers. The neighbors who see a need and step up. The kids who rally their classmates. The teachers who spark change. The dreamers who just need a little support to turn kindness into action.

We will be awarding one new grant each week for six months—24 grants in total.

Go Be Your Best Self – Spread Kindness – One Small Act at a Time.