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Hero Volunteer Award

THE MADISON FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

$2,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Hero Volunteer Award - The Madison Foundation

Purpose:
Recognize and honor volunteers who give their time and energy to organizations that make Madison a better place. The winner's volunteer charity of choice receives a donation.

Award Amount: $2,500 grant to the nonprofit organization of the volunteer's choice

Geographic Scope: Madison, Connecticut

Eligibility:

  • Volunteers in Madison community

  • Must be recognized at end of year

  • Award goes to their designated local charity

    • Selection Criteria:

  • Recognition of skill, time, and energy making positive impact on community

  • Contributions to local organizations

    • Recent Winner Example:

  • Lisa Deane (year unspecified) - donated award to DemandZERO

    • Contact Information:

  • Email: contact@themadisonfoundation.org

  • Phone: 203-245-2796

  • Address: PO Box 446, Madison, CT 06443

    • How to Apply

    Hero Volunteer Award Nomination Process

    How to Nominate:
    1. Complete nomination form on website

    Required Information about Nominee:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Address (street, city, state)

    • Nominator Information Required:

  • Your full name

  • Your email address

  • Your phone number

  • Your address (street, city, state)

    • Nomination Content:

  • Reason for nomination (required)

  • Explanation of why person should be recognized (required)

    • Submission:

  • Form-based submission through website

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    Fields of Work

    nonprofits

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