Bank of America Neighborhood Excellence Initiative
Deadline: Various
The Neighborhood Excellence Initiative, Bank of America's signature philanthropic program, focuses on developing relationships with and investing in strong nonprofits/charitable organizations with great leaders. The program offers leadership training and general operating support for growing nonprofits, recognizes a community's local heroes, and embraces the next generation of student leaders. The program is offered in Bank of America's forty-four markets.
The Neighborhood Excellence Initiative invites applications for the following program components:
Neighborhood Builders: Provides grants of $200,000 each (or local market currency equivalent) for operating support to two nonprofit/charitable organizations in each of Bank of America's forty-four markets. Recipients also benefit from specially designed leadership development programs. To be considered for the Neighborhood Builders program, applicant organizations must be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and must be based and serve communities in any of the forty-four Neighborhood Excellence Initiative markets. Deadline: June 29, 2007.
Local Heroes: Honors individuals who exemplify the highest standards in community service. The program provides donations of $5,000 each (or local market currency equivalent) to an eligible charitable nonprofit/charitable organizations, selected by each of five selected Local Heroes in the BoA's forty-four markets. The Local Heroes will be recognized at a public awards ceremony in their local community. There are no specific eligibility requirements to nominate a Local Hero; however, successful nominations will demonstrate how a nominee made a special and significant impact on individuals, families, or the community at large; inspired others to volunteer for community service; and has been a catalyst for new visions, understanding, and change in a community. Self-nomination are encouraged. Deadline: June 29,2007.
Student Leaders: Selects five young adults in each of BoA's forty-four markets to participate in rigorous internship and leadership programs. To be considered as a Student Leader, an applicant must currently be a junior or senior in high school (U.S. markets); be able to participate in a leadership program arranged by Bank of America; and be able to participate in an eight-week paid internship at a local nonprofit/charitable organization. Deadline: March 9, 2007.
Bank of America is committed to the economic strength and stability of the communities in which it does business.
For complete program guidelines, a list of eligible markets, and application procedures, visit Bank of America.
