“In the beginning, the grant gave me hope and allowed me to see that achieving my goal of working in construction was closer than it has ever been. Soon after I received the gift from MicroGrants, I became gainfully employed working for Hennepin County doing seasonal road and bridge construction. I am also back at Summit Academy OIC in the Heavy Equipment Operator training program! This will allow me to be even more marketable and obtain year round employment with Hennepin County!
MicroGrants is helping the community more than anyone will ever know. Without this assistance, I wouldn’t have been able to get my driver’s license, complete my training or start my career. It got me mobile again, changing my life in many ways. It has also impacted my family life in a positive way, and even helped me become a role model and contributing citizen in my community.Thank you so much.”
Willie Johnson, SAOIC Graduate
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.