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Interfaith Leadership Fund

INTERFAITH AMERICA

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Interfaith Leadership Fund

Organization: Interfaith America (IFYC)

Status: Active funding opportunity

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

    • Contact Information:
    Interfaith America
    141 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 3200
    Chicago, IL 60604, US

    Organization Details:

  • 501(c)(3) non-profit

  • Tax ID: 30-0212534

    • How to Apply

    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

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    Fields of Work

    faith-basedmentoringyouth-leadership

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