Spirit in Action International: Micro grants, major change. Tanya Cothran, Executive Director Spirit in Action seeks to fulfill God’s promise for abundant life for all the world by supporting people in following their dreams of building a self-sufficient, sustainable future for themselves, their families, and their communities. Our Approach: Our holistic approach includes providing micro grants and funding for larger projects, listening, and building relationships with our partners. We recognize that our partners know best what they need and can create the change they envision.