Grants Honor Neighborhood Improvement Programs
Deadline: June 27, 2008
The Neighborhood Excellence Initiative, Bank of America's signature philanthropic program, recognizes, nurtures, and rewards nonprofit organizations and individuals working to improve their communities. The focus is on areas such as education, community development, arts and culture, and health and human services.
The Neighborhood Excellence Initiative is accepting applications/nominations for the following programs:
Neighborhood Builders:
Provides $200,000 in core operating support and leadership training over two years to two nonprofit organizations working in each identified community to promote vibrant neighborhoods. Any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating in an applicable Bank of America community that is eligible for a grant under the Bank of America Charitable Foundation's guidelines can apply. (Applicant must be registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales for the London market.) The program seeks organizations whose focus closely reflects local neighborhood priorities such as health and human services, education, community development, or arts and culture.
Applicants should demonstrate how they have impacted their community and how grant funding and leadership development opportunities will help their organization further its work in the community.
Local Heroes:
Recognizes and honors five heroes per year in each of the selected communities whose achievements and leadership on local issues contribute significantly to neighborhood vitality. Successful nominations will demonstrate how a nominee has made a special and significant impact on individuals, families, or the community at large; inspired others to community service; or been a catalyst for new visions, understanding, and change in a community. Recipients will each be able to direct a $5,000 award to an eligible nonprofit of their choice. Self-nominations are accepted.
The Initiative's Neighborhood Builders category provides grants to two nonprofit organizations in each of the Bank's 45 markets.
For more information, visit Bank of America: Neighborhood Excellence Initiative.
