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Ginny Looney Servant Leader Award

Southern Education Foundation Inc

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Other requirements

Recipient must be an outstanding Southern Education Leadership Initiative (SELI) fellow selected during summer program

Overview

Program Type: Recognition award and fellowship stipend

Established in 2018 by the Southern Education Foundation in honor of Ginny Looney, a long-time Atlanta-based attorney. The award supports and acknowledges young leaders who exemplify Looney's dedication to ethics and restoring faith in government.

Award Focus

Honors young leaders exemplifying dedication to ethics and restoring faith in government
Recognizes diligence, sincerity, and genuine belief in fairness
Celebrates commitment to advancing racial equity
Supports creation of school systems in the South that give all children opportunity-rich lives

Award Benefits

Frequency: Given to one outstanding Southern Education Leadership Initiative fellow each summer
Stipend: Honoree receives an additional stipend at end of summer to carry their work forward
Donation Authority: Award recipient designates a donation from the Ginny Looney Fellowship Fund to go to a southern education effort of their choice that is significantly moving the needle toward equitable education
Donor Experience: Provides initial experience as a donor supporting important education equity efforts
Recognition: Special recognition for making important contribution to advocacy effort

Eligibility

Recipient must be an outstanding Southern Education Leadership Initiative (SELI) fellow selected during summer program

Funding Source

Ginny Looney Fellowship Fund: The Southern Education Leadership Initiative is graciously supported by this fund
Established in honor of Ginny Looney

Supporting the Award

Individuals can contribute to this effort (click link on website)

Background on Ginny Looney

Long-time Atlanta-based attorney
Known for diligence, sincerity, and genuine belief in fairness
Dedicated to ethics and restoring faith in government

Contact Information

Co-founder: Steve Suitts (provides context about award on website)
Southern Education Foundation: (404) 523-0001 or communications@southerneducation.org