Make A Difference Day Grants
Funding Amount
$10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Make A Difference Day Grants
Funder: Newman's Own (primary grant sponsor) and Gannett Foundation (all-star grant)
Award Amount: $10,000 grants
Purpose: Honor and support outstanding volunteer projects completed on Make A Difference Day
Key Details:
Eligibility:
Geographic Scope: United States (millions of volunteers across the nation)
Partners: USA TODAY initiative, backed by Gannett Company, in collaboration with Points of Light
Background: Make A Difference Day is a national day of service held on the fourth Saturday of October.
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Organize and complete a volunteer service project on Make A Difference Day (fourth Saturday of October)
2. Register project at www.makeadifferenceday.com
3. Selected projects are honored for their work
4. Winners announced and ceremony held in Washington, D.C.
Selection: Volunteers and projects selected from thousands of entrants
Note: Specific application materials and deadlines available at makeadifferenceday.com
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