“The Ucross experience made possible by SDF was life-changing and helped me grow tremendously as a choreographer and a dancer. Thank you for making it possible!”

Quote: Jack Wolff
Houston Ballet, Demi Soloist

Dancer: Aoi Fujiwara
Houston Ballet, First Soloist

“The Ucross experience made possible by SDF was life-changing and helped me grow tremendously as a choreographer and a dancer. Thank you for making it possible!”

Quote: Jack Wolff
Houston Ballet, Demi Soloist

Dancer: Aoi Fujiwara
Houston Ballet, First Soloist

Small actions spark big change.

The Small Difference Foundation exists to ignite those sparks in young people and turn them into momentum that transforms lives and communities.

We believe that making a positive difference in the lives of others can be transformative. That belief is our engine. We invest in youth who step up, stand out, and choose to make a difference — not because they must, but because they believe in something bigger than themselves.

We champion creativity, health and wellness, and educational opportunity. We reward young leaders who take action. And we support organizations that open doors, expand possibilities, and fuel the next generation of changemakers.

Difference Maker Awards Program (DMAP)

Some young people don’t wait for permission to lead — they simply start. The Difference Maker Awards Program exists to spotlight those students and amplify their impact. DMAP recognizes and rewards youth who are making positive differences in the lives of others. We take that further: we elevate young changemakers, give them a platform, and invest in their ideas.

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Learning Differences Support Program (LDSP)

When traditional systems fall short, students with learning differences pay the price. The Learning Differences Support Program steps in where resources are thin and support is critical. Students with learning differences can struggle when traditional education fails to meet their needs. We refuse to accept that struggle as inevitable.

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Difference Maker Awards Program (DMAP)

Some young people don’t wait for permission to lead — they simply start. The Difference Maker Awards Program exists to spotlight those students and amplify their impact. DMAP recognizes and rewards youth who are making positive differences in the lives of others. We take that further: we elevate young changemakers, give them a platform, and invest in their ideas.

Learn More

Learning Differences Support Program (LDSP)

When traditional systems fall short, students with learning differences pay the price. The Learning Differences Support Program steps in where resources are thin and support is critical. Students with learning differences can struggle when traditional education fails to meet their needs. We refuse to accept that struggle as inevitable.

Learn More
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