Grant Initiatives

Our work currently encompasses three core initiatives. 

01

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PLAY
Something Cool

Leveraging the power of sport to help youth cultivate personal qualities such as courage, humility, perseverance, and confidence, that carry over into every aspect of life.

02

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LEARN
Something Cool

Access to non-traditional educational opportunities and scholarships that provide hands-on opportunities to develop skills for success in life & work. Supporting discovery in community connection through local impact opportunities and contributions.

03

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CREATE
Something Cool

Inspiring youth through creative arts workshops and experiences, fostering self-expression, community building, and artistic exploration to unlock their full potential and ignite their passion for the arts.

How We Work

We don’t simply write checks and collect year end reports. Do Something Cool typically funds programs with more than one grant check over multiple years, to help facilitate growth and increase both efficiency and efficacy. Our grantees range from nonprofit organizations that operate within one of our focus areas, to public schools and after-school scholarship programs, and departments of recreation.

We work to connect all of our programs to a network of friends, leaders, and organizations in the worlds of creative arts, sport, and entrepreneurship, uniquely allowing us to provide valuable insights, thought leadership, and strategic support through ongoing program monitoring, analysis, and growth.

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