Bridge Builders

Bridge Builders

Program Name: Bridge Builders - Building Bridges, Building Leaders

Overview: Grants for youth-led service projects that empower young people to tackle big challenges through community service and demonstrate peace, justice and kindness through creative ideas and social entrepreneurial skills.

Funding Focus

The Martin Richard Foundation provides up to 25 grants per year for youth-led service projects.

Geographic Scope

• City of Boston only

Eligibility

• Young people, classrooms, and neighborhood groups
• Youth-led service projects

Guiding Principles

The foundation believes that young people thrive—and neighborhoods do too!—when they are empowered to go beyond their comfort zone and given opportunities to tackle big challenges through community service.

Contact Information

Martin Richard Foundation
• Email: office@martinrichardfoundation.org
• Mailing Address: PO Box 760, Dorchester, MA 02122
• EIN: 35-2491896

Application Process

Detailed application instructions are not fully specified in the available content. However, the foundation indicates that applicants should:

1. Submit an application describing how you'll encourage others to serve in a meaningful and replicable way
2. Coordinate with your sponsor organization and community members
3. Applications are reviewed by the Selection Committee
4. Winners are selected and awards are announced

Note: Specific application deadlines, required materials, and submission formats are not provided in the available website content. Contact the foundation directly for complete application details.