# GivingTuesday launches coaching & micro-grant programme for grassroots leaders - Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2020/08/27/givingtuesday-launches-coaching-micro-grant-programme-for-grassroots-leaders/ - Published: 2020-08-27T12:17:26+01:00 - Author: Melanie May **GivingTuesday is offering grassroots leaders coaching and micro-grants through new ‘learning collective’ the Starling Collective.**   The [Starling Collective](https://now.givingtuesday.org/starling-collective/#intro) offers coaching, peer learning and connection to GivingTuesday’s global leader network, as well as microgrants to jumpstart or accelerate on-the-ground work. ## Advertisement [⌊Posthub advert. You create the campaign. We'll handle the postal journey. Get started at post-hub.co.uk.⌉](https://fundraising.co.uk/ads/posthub-20261007-300x250/)   It is now seeking applications from anywhere in the world, from organisations or individuals with ‘innovative approaches to catalyzing generosity, empathy, equity and justice’, with a deadline of 1 September.       > Have an innovative idea that will spur more community action? Have a plan for > tackling a tough issue, but need some help putting it into action? Apply to [@GivingTuesday](https://twitter.com/GivingTuesday?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)’ > s Starling Collective – a new coaching + microgrant program. [https://t.co/YYGHCkXowC](https://t.co/YYGHCkXowC) > [pic.twitter.com/TagpulcVOF](https://t.co/TagpulcVOF) > — GivingTuesday (@GivingTuesday) [August 23, 2020](https://twitter.com/GivingTuesday/status/1297612508333854722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)       The initial funding pool is $250,000 USD, with most grants awarded expected to be between $2,500 and $7,500.   [Applications](https://now.givingtuesday.org/starling-collective/#intro) will be reviewed by a team of regional directors, and evaluated on the following criteria: Leadership and Vision, Potential Impact, Ingenuity and Creativity, Focus on Generosity, Cultural Relevance, Diversity and Belonging, Measurable Goals, Clear Plan.   Those successful will be notified by 6 October. They will then receive coaching and peer support alongside their grant, within a virtual learning community. * **[Giving Tuesday UK launches GiveBack2020 initiative to encourage support for charities](https://fundraising.co.uk/2020/10/14/giving-tuesday-launches-giveback2020-initiative-encourage-support-charities/)**( 14 October 2020) * **[Applications open for 2021 Big Give Christmas Challenge](https://fundraising.co.uk/2021/05/25/applications-open-for-2021-big-give-christmas-challenge/)**( 25 May 2021) * **[GivingTuesday Starling Collective open for applications](https://fundraising.co.uk/2021/08/18/givingtuesday-starling-collective-open-for-applications/)**( 18 August 2021) ![Loading](https://fundraising.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/page-views-count/ajax-loader- 2x.gif)