Nickelodeon believes in the power of kids to create change in themselves, their communities, and the world. Nickelodeon’s Our World helps kids realize their agency and become the changemakers our communities need. This fund, supported by Nickelodeon, is dedicated to empowering kids with resources and support to bring to life projects that might otherwise go unfunded. Working with a grown-up co-leader, kids will actively lead projects focused on play, mental health & empathy and civics & current events and have the chance to shape their communities for the better.
Connecting the community by delivering cheerful messages to isolated care home residents.
Listen with Us on Public Sidewalks to Boost Mental Health, Inclusion, and Compassion in Communities Everywhere
Want to have deeper conversations and build stronger connections with your community? Join a growing movement of people exploring mindfulness and connection through shared meals. The Mindful Meals campaign, powered by OpenSeat, provides a simple framework for hosting gatherings encouraging open conversation and support.
Through waste sorts, Sharetables, and education around composting and waste management, students make their school a centre of changing norms around food waste and food redistribution with the guidance of a Staff Champion who receives a stipend and support every step of the way.
Organise an Open Orchard to bring people together, provide free fruit to local residents and green our urban environments.
International Coastal Cleanup®
Ready to #SeaTheChange and organize your own cleanup?
Rigamajig is a comprehensive system for creative learning designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving through hands-on STEAM projects. It engages girls and boys equally, helping address the STEM gender gap. Designed by Cas Holman and featured on Netflix.
From launching your garden committee to hosting a school-wide ‘dig day’, learn how to start a school garden for education, eating, and fun.
Leverage evidence-based play strategies to transform the culture of your recess, classroom, or youth program!
The Playground for Entrepreneurs is a coaching tool that supports coaches and entrepreneurs on their journey to success, in a collaborative way.
With Initiatives for Sharing, children and teenagers learn project management tools to launch their own community development initiatives, ultimately empowering them as agents of change.
Transform a public space in your community into a joyful learning opportunity.
Growing the Indoor Forest – Building, Sharing, and Caring for Indoor Plants
Fraction Ball repaints the lines on a standard basketball court to help children learn fractions and decimals.
Start recycling right with standardized recycling labels for your school that will help you to improve recycling and save your school money.
Have your own idea or existing project? Read the terms & conditions, then submit your own project for funding.
Applications close end of 31 Dec, 2024 (PST).
At Nickelodeon it has long been our mission to support and empower kids to take an active role in making positive change in their communities. Through the Nickelodeon Our World US Community Fund, we're delighted to help create a movement of kids joining forces with adults to address important community concerns.
Jean Margaret Smith
Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, Nickelodeon
