Baloo Lliving Dream Builder Grant

At Baloo Living, we believe in integrity, care for ourselves, interconnectedness, and long-term sustainability. The possibilities of our future depend on visionaries, builders, and community leaders who can sustain their efforts for decades to come.

That’s why we created this grant: to support emerging leaders and help them understand that rest is not the opposite of progress, but integral to it. When you invest in your own well-being, you become a stronger, more resilient member of our community, as a visionary and leader.

Name of Program: Baloo Living Dream Builder Grant

Grant Structure:
Primary Grant Recipient (1): $1,000* & Dream Builder Bundle (Value: $682: including 12lb Throw w/ cotton cover, Linen Sheets Set, Weighted Silk Sleep Mask, & Pillow Mist)
Additional Grant Recipients (2): $250* each & Dream Builder Bundle (Value: $682: including 12lb Throw w/ cotton cover, Linen Sheets Set, Weighted Silk Sleep Mask, & Pillow Mist)
Grants will be issued to the winner’s school or university directly to offset tuition and fees.

Who Can Apply
We are looking for students currently accepted or enrolled in accredited university undergraduate programs, or trade/vocational programs within the United States.
Key requirement: Must be actively leading or organizing a project or initiative. Some examples are shown below:
Mental health peer groups
Sustainability projects
Community wellness programs
Mutual aid/support networks
Local advocacy or education efforts

How to Apply
Please tell us about the real, tangible work you’re doing in your community. We want to understand what you’re actively building, the challenges you’re addressing, and the impact you’ve made so far.
Be honest, be specific, and don’t downplay your contributions. This is your opportunity to show us the initiative you’ve taken and why your efforts matter.
Answer the following questions:
What are you actively building, organizing, or leading? (Be specific. We’re looking for real initiatives, not future plans. Max 150 words)
What problem are you trying to solve, and who does it affect? (Max 150 words)
What has been accomplished so far as a result of your work? (Examples: people reached, events run, outcomes created. Max 150 words)
What did you personally initiate or take responsibility for? (Max 120 words)
What’s one obstacle you’ve faced, and how did you work around it? (Max 150 words)
How would receiving this award support your work or your ability to continue it? (Max 120 words)
Share 1–3 links or uploads that show your work (Examples: photos, website, social page, press, flyers, etc.)

Optional Video Submission (Alternative Format):
In addition to written responses, applicants may choose to submit a short video response (recommended length: 2–5 minutes) in place of, or alongside, any written essay questions. We welcome video submissions as an alternative format to support different communication styles, accessibility needs, and equitable participation. Applicants will not be evaluated differently based on the format they choose.