ALL RISE Mini-Grants






Our experience in education tells us humans need to be physiologically and socially comfortable, as well as psychologically happy, to be good learners.
Since 2019, the ALL RISE Mini-Grant program has supported organizations that provide activities in an appropriate atmosphere to enhance development of skills to improve citizenship for youth.
Together, We Empower Youth to Reach New Heights
The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation believes children, youth, and their families in our communities need encouragement, direction, and support not only from their school and family systems, but also from organizations like us. ALL RISE Mini-Grants support youth-based projects in Bronx County, NY; Fresno County, CA; and San Joaquin County, CA. One $3,000 ALL RISE Mini-Grant will be awarded in each geographic area three times each year. An organization can apply online to support projects or programs that align with our mission statement and address any of the following:
Youth Leadership Development:
- Time Management; Public Speaking; Accountability; Team Work; Organizational Skills;
- Collaboration; Decision Making; Communication Skills; Commitment
Youth Citizenship and Character Development:
- Responsibility; Positive Attitude; Honesty; Respect; Integrity; Trustworthiness; Caring for Others;
- Positivity & Passion
Health and Well-being (physical and/or mental):
- Children and youth experiencing difficult circumstances related to health, finances, housing, or family
- Improving family involvement and connectedness with schools
- Behavior and health improvement
School Activities:
- School assemblies to improve culture and climate of the campus
- Supporting academic achievement and attendance recognition
Community Involvement:
- Neighborhood improvement projects
- National Night Out activities
- Block parties to increase communications and friendliness
- Local government participation and awareness
OUR NEXT MINI-GRANT SCHEDULE:
- December 3, 2025: Applications Available Online
- January 14, 2026: Application Deadline
- February 14, 2026: Grantees Announced
To preview the questions you will be asked on the application, please click here. You will still need to apply on-line by clicking the button above.
Please note: individuals not representing an organization are not eligible for a Mini-Grant.
Youth Leadership Development:
- Time Management; Public Speaking; Accountability; Team Work; Organizational Skills;
- Collaboration; Decision Making; Communication Skills; Commitment
Youth Citizenship and Character Development:
- Responsibility; Positive Attitude; Honesty; Respect; Integrity; Trustworthiness; Caring for Others;
- Positivity & Passion
Health and Well-being (physical and/or mental):
- Children and youth experiencing difficult circumstances related to health, finances, housing, or family
- Improving family involvement and connectedness with schools
- Behavior and health improvement
Community Involvement:
- Neighborhood improvement projects
- National Night Out activities
- Block parties to increase communications and friendliness
- Local government participation and awareness
School Activities:
- School assemblies to improve culture and climate of the campus
- Supporting academic achievement and attendance recognition
OUR NEXT MINI-GRANT SCHEDULE:
- August 6, 2025: Applications Available Online
- September 24, 2025: Application Deadline
- October 23, 2025: Grantees Announced
To preview the questions you will be asked on the application, please click here. You will still need to apply on-line by clicking the button above.
Congratulations to our recipients who received the ALL RISE Mini-Grants.
To learn more about our ALL RISE Mini-Grant recipients and how they align with our mission, click on the name of the recipient.
May 2025:
The following recipients received $3,000 in support of their projects.
- The HomeMore Project – San Joaquin County, CA
- Poverello House – Fresno County, CA
- Angellyh Yambo Foundation – Bronx County, NY
- PS58 The School of Heroes – Bronx County, NY
February 2025:
The following recipients received $2,500 in support of their projects.
- The Acts Foundation – Fresno County, CA
- Assistance League of Stockton – San Joaquin County, CA
- Just Write Community Project – Bronx County, NY
October 2024:
The following recipients received $2,500 in support of their projects.
- Fresno Chaffee Zoo – Fresno County, CA
- Waterloo Middle School – San Joaquin County, CA
- Fast Feet Running & Athletics – Bronx County, NY
May 2024:
The following recipients received $2,500 in support of their projects.
- California CareForce – Fresno County, CA
- Visionary Home Builders of CA – San Joaquin County, CA
- ED Snaps Inc – Bronx County, NY
February 2024:
The following recipients received $2,500 in support of their projects.
- Down Syndrome Association of Central California – Fresno County, CA
- Hospice of San Joaquin – San Joaquin County, CA
- Bronx House – Bronx, NY
October 2023:
The following recipient received $2,500 in support of their projects.
- Birch Family Services – Bronx County, NY
May 2023:
The following recipients received $2,500 in support of their projects.
- Bridge2College Leadership 101 – Fresno County, California
- NYC Autism Charter Schools Bronx Baseball Enrichment Program – Bronx County, NY
February 2023:
The following recipients received $2,500 in support of their projects.
- Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Technology (SUSD) – San Joaquin County, CA
- Resiliency Center of Fresno – Fresno County, CA
- Tourette Association of America – Bronx County, NY
September 2022:
The following recipients received $2,500 in support of their projects.
- Stockton Service Corps – San Joaquin County, CA
- Boys and Girls Club of Fresno County – Fresno County, CA
- DMF Youth – Bronx County, NY
May 2022:
The following recipients received $2,500 in support of their projects.
- San Joaquin County Historical Museum – San Joaquin County, CA
- Hinds Hospice – Fresno County, CA
- Urban Dove – Bronx County, NY
February 2022:
The following recipients received $2,500 in support of their projects.
- Giving Opportunities to Kids (GOT Kids) – San Joaquin County, CA
- Valley Children’s Healthcare – Fresno County, CA
- First Tech Fund, Inc – Bronx County, NY
September 2021:
These Mini-Grants made possible by the generous support of Glu Mobile.
The following recipients received $2,500 in support of their projects.
- Boy Scouts of America Greater Yosemite Council – San Joaquin County, CA
- Fresno Police Chaplaincy – Fresno County, CA
- Sheltering Arms New York – Bronx County, NY
May 2021:
These Mini-Grants made possible by the generous support of Glu Mobile.
The following recipients received $2,500 in support of their projects.
- Foster and Homeless Youth Services Program – San Joaquin County, CA
- CASA Of Fresno and Madera County – Fresno County, CA
- Bronx Compass High School – Bronx County, NY
February 2021:
These Mini-Grants made possible by the generous support of Glu Mobile.
The following recipients received $2,500 in support of their projects.
- Delta Sculling Center – San Joaquin County, CA
- Design Science Middle College High School – Fresno County, CA
- Spring 36, LLC – Bronx County, NY
2020
In 2020, only one Mini-Grant was awarded in each cycle, and applications were limited to San Joaquin County, CA.
The following recipients received $2,500 in support of their projects.
- September: First Tee, San Joaquin – Stockton, CA
- May: Boys and Girls Club, Sierra Vista – Stockton, CA
- February: Tokay Colony 4-H Club – Lockeford, CA