How much funding does Hodan Nalayeh Changemaker Award provide?

Hodan Nalayeh Changemaker Award provides $5,000 per recipient (2023); $20,000 total awarded (2024); monetary awards (2025) in funding.

When is the deadline for Hodan Nalayeh Changemaker Award?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Hodan Nalayeh Changemaker Award?

Eligible applicants: Students at Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School; Have made substantial contributions to school and/or community.

How often is Hodan Nalayeh Changemaker Award offered?

Hodan Nalayeh Changemaker Award runs on an annual cycle.

Hodan Nalayeh Changemaker Award

Give to Learn to Grow Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$5,000 per recipient (2023); $20,000 total awarded (2024); monetary awards (2025)

Deadline

Deadline not published

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.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Students at Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School
Have made substantial contributions to school and/or community

Other requirements

Demonstrate exceptional leadership and service
Exemplify optimism and compassion
Show commitment to giving back
Demonstrate academic excellence

Overview

An annual award recognizing students who embody optimism, compassion, and have made substantial contributions to their school and community. The award honors the legacy of Hodan Nalayeh, a visionary leader, media pioneer, and humanitarian.

Geographic Scope: Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Eligibility Criteria:

Students at Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School
Demonstrate exceptional leadership and service
Exemplify optimism and compassion
Have made substantial contributions to school and/or community
Show commitment to giving back
Demonstrate academic excellence

Focus Areas:

Leadership and service
Peer mentorship
Cultural awareness initiatives
Community dialogue and safe spaces
Volunteering
Mental health advocacy
Support for newcomers to Canada
Championing inclusion and equity

What Recipients Receive:

Plaque of recognition
Letter of recognition
Monetary award

Award History:

2023: 3 recipients, $5,000 each
2024: 12 recipients, $20,000 total awarded
2025: 12 recipients awarded

Background: Created by the Nalayeh family to honor Hodan's memory and legacy. Hodan Nalayeh was the world's first Somali media owner, founder of Integration TV, and a renowned humanitarian and advocate for positive change. The award is presented annually at the Hodan Nalayeh Legacy Day celebration.

What Give to Learn to Grow Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Give to Learn to Grow Foundation reported $50K in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2021, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2021: 1
Total given: $20.39M
Median grant: $20.39M