ALL RISE Mini-Grant Program
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.
MINI-GRANTS
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. We have expanded our Mini-Grant program to include Bronx County, NY; Fresno County, CA; and San Joaquin County, CA. One $2,500 Mini-Grant will be awarded in each county 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:
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This includes programs that build the following skills:
Time Management; Public Speaking; Accountability; Team Work; Organizational Skills; Collaboration; Decision Making; Communication Skills; Commitment
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This includes programs that build the following skills:
Responsibility; Positive Attitude; Honesty; Respect; Integrity; Trustworthiness; Caring for Others; Positivity & Passion
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This includes programs that support the following:
Children and youth experiencing difficult circumstances related to health, finances, housing, or family
Improving family involvement and connectedness with schools
Behavior and health improvement
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This includes:
School assemblies to improve culture and climate of the campus
Supporting academic achievement and attendance recognition
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Examples of these programs include:
-Neighborhood improvement projects
-National Night Out activities
-Block parties to increase communications and friendliness
-Local government participation and awareness
Please note: individuals not representing an organization are not eligible for a Mini-Grant.
OUR NEXT MINI-GRANT SCHEDULE:
December 3, 2024: Applications Available Online
January 16, 2025: Application Deadline
February 14, 2025: Grantees Announced
(Bronx County, NY; Fresno County, CA; San Joaquin County, CA)
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 of $2,500 each.
To learn more about our Mini-Grant recipients and how they align with our mission, click on the name of the recipient.
October 2024:
Fresno Chaffee Zoo - Fresno County, CA
Waterloo Middle School - San Joaquin County, CA
Fast Feet Running & Athletics - Bronx County, NY
May 2024:
California CareForce - Fresno County, CA
Visionary Home Builders of CA - San Joaquin County, CA
ED Snaps Inc - Bronx County, NY
February 2024:
Down Syndrome Association of Central California - Fresno County, CA
Hospice of San Joaquin - San Joaquin County, CA
Bronx House - Bronx, NY
October 2023:
Birch Family Services - Bronx County, NY
May 2023:
Bridge2College Leadership 101 – Fresno County, California
NYC Autism Charter Schools Bronx Baseball Enrichment Program –
Bronx County, NY
Feb. 2023:
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
Stockton Service Corps, San Joaquin County, CA
Boys and Girls Club of Fresno County, Fresno County, CA
DMF Youth, Bronx County, NY
May 2022:
San Joaquin County Historical Museum, San Joaquin County, CA
Hinds Hospice, Fresno County, CA
Fresno County Mini-Grant made possible with the support of the Gregg Raymundo Family
Urban Dove, Bronx County, NY
Feb. 2022:
Giving Opportunities to Kids (GOT Kids), San Joaquin County, CA
Valley Children's Healthcare, Fresno County, CA
Fresno County Mini-Grant made possible with the support of the Gregg Raymundo Family
First Tech Fund, Inc, Bronx County, NY
Bronx County Mini-Grant made possible with the support of Glu Mobile
Sept. 2021: These Mini-Grants made possible by the generous support of Glu Mobile.
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.
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
Feb. 2021: These Mini-Grants made possible by the generous support of Glu Mobile.
Delta Sculling Center, San Joaquin County, CA
Design Science Middle College High School, Fresno County, CA
Spring 36, LLC, Bronx County, NY
In 2020, only one Mini-Grant was awarded in each cycle. They were only open to applicants from San Joaquin County, CA.
Sept. 2020: First Tee, San Joaquin
Feb. 2020: Tokay Colony 4-H Club, Swine division