Deadline: 30-Apr-25
The Educating All Learners Alliance by InnovateEDU is excited to launch their New Champions Fund opportunity to elevate the work and profile of not-yet-recognized leaders doing exceptional work who may struggle to be recognized in traditional national fundraising efforts.
Benefits
- Mentorship: A one-year mentorship provided to leadership to accomplish strategic goals.
- New Champions Retreat: This in-person event, planned for June, will bring together current and former New Champions to launch the mentorship program and collaborate on strategic goals.
- Participation in National Events: EALA will work with the New Champions to spotlight their work through various media channels, podcasts, webinars, and national conferences to highlight the work of the organizations.
Funding Information
- A one-year $35,000 unrestricted sub-grant.
- Additionally, they will provide three runners-up with unrestricted $5,000 sub-grants, and participation in the New Champions Retreat.
Eligibility Criteria
- With this sub-grant, they are looking to identify and fund a “New Champion” in education. To them, this means they are looking for someone who is a:
- leader(s) of community-based organizations (CBOs), schools and districts, non-profits, or for-profit organizations that are under $2 million in annual revenue;
- leader(s) of color or allies of access and inclusion in education;
- actively working to support students with disabilities, including students who are marginalized or come from underserved communities and those experiencing poverty.
For more information, visit Educating All Learners Alliance.
