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Hero Award runs on an annual cycle.

Hero Award

World of Children Inc

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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

Overview

Purpose: A unique honor given to individuals who have previously received a World of Children Award (Youth, Health, Humanitarian, or Education Award) and who have leveraged their original award far beyond initial expectations, delivering profound additional impact for children.

Target Applicants: Past honorees of World of Children Awards who demonstrate exceptional follow-through and expanded impact.

Award Benefit: World of Children provides additional grant funding to all Hero Award Honorees in recognition of their continued and exceptional work.

Geographic Scope: International

Background: Part of World of Children's award programs. Demonstrates organizational commitment to long-term support of honorees. The organization has granted over $7 million in cash grants and program support to more than 100 humanitarian leaders since 1998.

Key Feature: Funding and support from World of Children does not stop when a grant is received. The organization continues to work with honorees in the years following their initial recognition.

Tax ID: 85-4395037