How much funding does LEAH Project - Project Innovation Grant provide?

LEAH Project - Project Innovation Grant provides $40,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for LEAH Project - Project Innovation Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is LEAH Project - Project Innovation Grant offered?

LEAH Project - Project Innovation Grant is described as a one-time opportunity.

LEAH Project - Project Innovation Grant

Health Resources in Action Inc

Foundation One-time STEM Education Grants Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Minorities

Funding Amount

$40,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Funder: NBC10 Boston, Telemundo Boston, NECN, and NBCUniversal Foundation

Award Date: May 2019

Program Purpose:
Recognizes non-profit organizations using innovative solutions to solve everyday problems. LEAH Project received this award for its innovative near-peer teaching model.

About LEAH Project:
LEADERS through Education, Action, and Hope (LEAH) is a STEM, college readiness, and workforce development program for low-income Boston Public Schools (BPS) students of color.

Key Program Components:

Recruitment and training of BPS high school students to become LEAH Mentors
Intensive training and paid internships for Mentors
Near-peer STEM instruction for elementary school students
Personalized college and job readiness counseling
Exposure to STEM career paths through field trips, career events, college visits
Recent expansion to new STEM tracks: biomedical research, environmental education, technology

Technology Track (Funded by This Grant):

Near-peer tech curriculum in electricity and circuits
Tech career exploration opportunities
Summer course in Introductory Computer Science and Coding

Program Outcomes:
Cultivates power of youth leaders to transform their lives and communities through science, education, and service.

What Health Resources in Action Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 195
Total given: $26.18M
Median grant: $120K
Range: $5,870–$500K

By dollars: Massachusetts 81%, Georgia 3%, Michigan 2%. Top recipient cities: Boston, MA; Springfield, MA; Worcester, MA.
66% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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