Andre Woods is living a testament to the fact that anyone can rebound from being incarcerated to making a positive impact on society. After successfully graduating from the highway and heavy construction training program of partner organization Summit Academy OIC, Andre found that he had no way to travel to his job interviews. He used his $1,000 MircoGrant to buy a vehicle. Since then Andre has participated in some major infrastructure improvements around the Twin Cities, including the new 911 center in Plymouth, the SouthWest Transit system, and the interchange next to Targat Field.
“It has really made a huge difference for my work and my life. I am so grateful!”
MicroGrants grantmaking is currently paused as we work through internal operations and determine next steps for the program.
For our partner agencies: We will continue to share updates directly with you as more information becomes available.
For individuals seeking a grant: MicroGrants does not distribute grants directly to individuals. Our grants are distributed through nonprofit partner agencies that identify and support eligible recipients. If you are seeking financial assistance, we recommend contacting one of our partner agencies directly to learn about available resources and eligibility.