Interfaith Leadership Fund

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas:

• Support for IFYC alumni committed to growing as interfaith leaders
• Community-based interfaith projects and initiatives
• Leadership skill development
• Bridge-building across religious and secular communities

Eligible Applicants:

• IFYC alumni only

Funding Uses:
Awards can fund:

• Supplies, resources, tools, and books
• Food and equipment
• Workshops and training
• Compensation for time and energy (up to 50% of award)
• Project implementation and community engagement activities

Project Examples from Previous Years:

• Virtual cooking retreats on faith and mental health
• Interfaith conferences and gatherings
• Graphic design apprenticeships for community organizing
• International interfaith forums and networking
• Virtual art exhibits on interfaith themes and social justice
• Focus groups with religious leaders on health topics
• Conference participation and professional speaking opportunities
• Community book clubs on interfaith and racial equity topics
• Vaccine hesitancy outreach

Organization Details:

• 501(c)(3) non-profit
• Tax ID: 30-0212534

Application Process

Deadline: Applications must be submitted by specified deadline (historically March 15, as noted in 2022 round)

Submission Method: Online application form

Required Materials:

• Completed online application
• Project description and goals
• Budget justification
• Explanation of how award will support interfaith leadership development

Notes:

• The fund accepts applications on an annual basis
• Awards support diverse types of projects and initiatives
• Both individual and collaborative projects are supported