Thank-you to all Mini Grants 2022 applicants who applied! We’ll contact you in the next few days to confirm your application outcome.
In the meantime, we are excited to have received ten generous $500 Mini Grants from our friends at Conservation Landholders Tasmania to fund Tasmanian projects.
Inspired by the incredible life and conservation legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall, Roots & Shoots Mini Grants is a rewarding, seed-funding initiative to promote respect and compassion for all living things in Australia.
Bring your big idea to life with $500 from the Une Parkinson Foundation and mentoring from the Roots & Shoots Australia network. Together we can make the world a better place!
How will I benefit?
If successful, you will receive:
- A $500 gift card to bring your big idea to life in Tasmania
- Advice and guidance from a friendly Mini Grants Mentor
- Access to the online Mini Grants Community to share resources and ideas with the world
- A chance to present your impact story across the Asia Pacific region
You’ll have a chance to join the Roots & Shoots Australia national youth leadership programs, and grow as a local change-maker!
How can I apply?
We are still looking for Tasmania applicants. First step, is to register as a Roots & Shoots member by clicking here. Second step is to apply! Tasmanian applications close Monday 14 February 11:59pm.
Email us on info@janegoodall.org.au to learn more about Tasmania’s mini grants.

Frequently Asked Questions
2021 Key Dates
- Friday 31st December: Mini-Grant applications close
- Applicants receive acknowledgment email within three weeks of applying
- Friday 21st January: All applicants notified of outcome
- Friday 28th January: Welcome Packs & Mini-Grants emailed
2022 Key Dates
- March: Project Progress Check-In
- June: All projects completed
Mini Grants are available to Roots & Shoots Australia members only. Becoming a member is easy and completely free! Simply register here to become a Roots & Shoots Australia Member. Individuals, community groups, school groups, non-profit groups, and families can become Roots and Shoots Australia Members and are therefore able to apply for a Mini Grant if their project meets the eligibility criteria.
For the current Tasmanian Mini Grants round, Roots & Shoots members living in Tasmania are eligible to apply.
Any project that will help create positive outcomes for animals, people, or the environment is eligible!
Yes. You must become an Australian Roots & Shoots member before applying for a Mini Grant. Register here!
You can expect to hear back from our friendly team in late January 2022. If you’re successful, you’ll receive a Welcome Email detailing next steps and pairing you with a Roots & Shoots Mini Grants Mentor.
Your Roots & Shoots Mini Grant will be received in the form of a gift card contained within a Welcome Pack emailed to your nominated email address.
After your application success is confirmed, you will receive your Mini Grant in late January 2021.
You will have the chance to share your impact through:
- Roots & Shoots Mini Grants Progress Report and Final Report
- Roots & Shoots Global Forum within the Asia Pacific Region
Plus, we’ll share your impact across Australia through our community networks to inspire further action!
Roots & Shoots campaigns come in all shapes and sizes. If your campaign continues beyond the final report deadline, simply report on what you have accomplished! Be sure to also include a description of your goals for the future.
If you miss the deadline you will need to wait until the next round of JGIA Mini Grants in 2022. But never fear! Our friendly team is determined to help you complete your application in time.
Absolutely! Mini Grants is just the beginning: there are heaps of ways to get involve with Roots & Shoots across Australia, including:
- Resource Box Program
- Campaigns, including #ClimateHope and #NoWasteNovember
- National Youth Leadership Council
- Local community Events, school workshops (click here to contact your local Roots & Shoots State Coordinator)
You can check out ways to get involved at our website here!
