Barbara came to MicroGrants via the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers. She says,
“I used the grant money for paying for the intensive course that I needed to be eligible to take my national board certification exam, and then I also used it to pay for that exam . . . I am working toward opening my business and launching it . . . and getting off Social Security Disability [Insurance], housing support, food support, all of that . . . It may not seem like a huge thing to take this six-week course and get this test taken, but, for me, it meant whether or not I had my career.”
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.