Janji Grants
Janji
Funding Amount
US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- The organization’s work clearly expands access to trail and ultra-distance running by reducing barriers, building community, or welcoming new and underrepresented runners into the sport.
- Programs demonstrate meaningful, measurable benefit to their local community, with a clear plan for how grant funds directly support participation and progression in trail & ultra running.
- Efforts are locally led, community-rooted, and run by organizers with the capacity, commitment, and lived connection to deliver the proposed work effectively.
- Applicants show transparent financial responsibility and budgeting with clear plans for how funds will be used.
Overview
Since 2013, Janji has been exploring ways to use running as a force for good.
Janji Grants is the next step forward, a giveback program reinforcing our commitment to inspire wonder through movement, for all.
Each month, Janji will award a $10,000 grant to a grassroots organization that is building community, reducing barriers to participation, or offering education and mentorship to welcome new runners into the sport.
Eligibility
Grassroots organization organization fall under a 501(c)3 designationThe organization’s work clearly expands access to trail and ultra-distance running by reducing barriers, building community, or welcoming new and underrepresented runners into the sport.Programs demonstrate meaningful, measurable benefit to their local community, with a clear plan for how grant funds directly support participation and progression in trail & ultra running.Efforts are locally led, community-rooted, and run by organizers with the capacity, commitment, and lived connection to deliver the proposed work effectively.Applicants show transparent financial responsibility and budgeting with clear plans for how funds will be used.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Grassroots
- Nonprofits
- Youth programs
- Community services
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