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Micro-grants, which consist of cash awards in relatively small dollar amounts, help fund short-term projects within communities. Unlike microloans, micro-grants do not need to be repaid; rather, they are a direct source of financial support. Because of their size, the scope of micro-grants is small—at least in the short term. The belief underlying the actions of many organizations that offer micro-grants, including the Jafari Family Project, is that change that works from the bottom upwards can have a significant impact on entire communities. Micro-grants usually range from $400 to $2,000, making them ideal for organizations and groups that would not pursue larger grants. This is because many groups that fund grants require organizations to have a special tax status in order to receive grant money. Smaller community groups and individual families often do not have this status, and so are barred from access to funding from traditional grant sources. These smaller groups tend to use micro-grant money to purchase materials or fund one-time events. Funds from small grants may also help small groups raise more money on their own in the form of grant-matching donations. About Robert Jafari A successful businessman, Robert Jafari founded the Jafari Family Project in 2011 with his wife Amanda. The project, which provides education, support, and micro-grants to underserved families, strives to improve communities one family at a time.

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