Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund Grants
Funding Amount
Small grants (amount varies depending on length of service)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund Grants
Overview: The Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund is a Princeton, New Jersey-based endowment fund providing grants to individuals and young adults who volunteer or intern for progressive social action projects or programs.
Background: Founded in 1987, one year after Amy Adina Schulman, age 20, died suddenly while a student and activist at Rutgers University. Since inception, nearly 1,500 grants have been awarded for work in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and the United States—totaling nearly $1,000,000.
Organization Type: 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
- Africa
- Asia
- Latin America
- Middle East
- United States
Geographic Scope
Award Philosophy
Small grants (depending on length of service) are awarded to as many applicants as possible rather than giving larger amounts to fewer individuals. The number of awards has grown each year thanks to annual contributions and gifts sent to honor special occasions and life cycle events.- Building a more just and egalitarian society
- Enhancing understanding among peoples
- Advancing nonviolence and peace activities
- Promoting environmental concerns
- Advocating civil and human rights
- Working with emotionally, physically, educationally, or economically disadvantaged populations
- Participating in progressive educational initiatives
- Israel/Zionist youth movement activities
Grant Focus Areas
Grants are awarded for work in the following areas:What They Don't Fund
Grants are NOT awarded for academic programs even if there is a volunteer component.Contact Information
Website: amyadinaschulmanfund.org Contact available through websiteHow to Apply
Application Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Service Requirement:
Required Application Materials
1. Two letters of recommendation
2. Letter of acceptance from the organization with which the applicant will work and receive supervision
3. Proposed plan describing how the applicant will educate and encourage their peers to participate in similar social action
Post-Award Requirements
Awardees agree to:
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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