Deadline: 30-Sep-23
The We Raise Foundation is seeking applications for the Emerging Leader Grants, an investment in the development of leaders, between the ages of 20-35, at Christian organizations who are leading new programs at the intersection of poverty, violence, and inequality in the United States.
Funding Information
- Emerging Leader grants are $15,000 over two years for new programs led by young adult leaders. Of the $15,000, $10,000 is designated for start-up expenses for the new program and $5,000 is designated exclusively for leadership development.
Eligibility Criteria
- Christian 501(c)(3) nonprofits located within the United States and serving people in the United States.
- Organizations serving people at the intersection of poverty, violence and inequality.
- Organizations serving predominantly people of color.
- Programs that are 3 years or younger or ones that have significantly expanded or entirely revised.
- Programs that propose a new and innovative approach.
- Capital expenses essential to new programming.
- Organizations or congregations may submit only one proposal or letter of inquiry during a grant cycle. Incomplete proposals may be eliminated from consideration for grant funding.
Ineligible
- Programs in existence over 3 years, unless invited to apply
- Programs outside the United States
- Fundraising campaigns
- Event sponsorship
- Funding to an individual (i.e. scholarships)
- Planning grants
- Advocacy and public policy focused work
- Multiple Emerging Leader grants to the same individual
For more information, visit We Raise Foundation.