How much funding does Grants for Change provide?

Grants for Change provides Up to $25,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Grants for Change?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Grants for Change

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Funding Amount

Up to $25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Grants for Change

Organization: Invest in Others Charitable Foundation

Program Status: Inaugural program launched August 2020, with awards announced December 2020. Current status of ongoing rounds unknown.

Geographic Scope: National (United States)

Focus Areas:

Social justice

Employment and education

Financial literacy

College readiness

Homelessness

Support for communities of color

Business and internship opportunities

Professional networks and mentorship

Job training and reskilling

College/career readiness

Health care equity

Criminal justice reform

Eligibility:

Nonprofits serving communities of color

Organizations providing essential services in underserved communities

Any nonprofit eligible to receive grant applications from financial services professionals

Target Communities:

Communities of color across the United States

Underserved populations

Award Details:

Grants up to $25,000 per charity

2020 inaugural round: 6 organizations received over $125,000 total

Partners:

Association of African American Financial Advisors (AAAA)

Lead Sponsors:

Griffin Capital

Other Sponsors:

BNY Mellon | Pershing

Cetera Financial Group

Fidelity Investments

Hightower

JConnelly

Selection Criteria:

Demographic makeup of target communities

Anticipated number of people served

Expected results

Commitment to leveling the playing field

Contact:

Email: info@investinothers.org

Phone: 781.304.4812

Address: 68 Harrison Ave Ste 605 PMB 871132, Boston, MA 02111-1929

Background:

Program designed to support nonprofits making a difference in communities of color

Launched during pivotal moment addressing racial inequality and injustice

Open to employees of financial services industry (expanded from previous advisor-only eligibility)

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Eligible Applicants: Members of the financial services industry (financial advisors, asset managers, employees, wealth managers) apply on behalf of nonprofit organizations

2. Submission Method: Applications submitted through program portal (specific URL not provided in source materials)

3. Deadline: Varies by year (2020 program: November 9 deadline)

4. Review Process:
- Diverse panel of judges evaluates applications
- Judging criteria include: demographic makeup of target communities, anticipated number of people served, expected results

5. Application Components: Sources indicate applications exist but specific required materials/narratives not detailed in provided content

6. Timeline: Winners typically announced within 4-6 weeks of deadline

Required Information (Based on 2020 Recipients)

Applications appear to include information about:

Organization background and mission

Target communities served

Specific challenges and needs

Proposed use of grant funds

Expected impact and number of people served

Note: Detailed application requirements and templates not provided in source materials. Prospective applicants should visit investinothers.org/grants-for-change for current application portal and specific requirements.

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