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Deadline

December 1, 2026

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Grant Type

foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
December 1, 2026
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: December

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Other requirements

  • Any adult or youth in the service area
  • Demonstrated commitment to eliminating racism and fighting prejudice
  • Evidence of celebrating diversity in professional or volunteer work
  • Award Presentation: Presented annually at the YWCA's Martin Luther King, Jr.

Overview

Nancy Peace Action Against Prejudice Award

Purpose: The YWCA Greater Newburyport awards this recognition to community members who have made valuable contributions towards eliminating racism, fighting prejudice, and celebrating diversity through their professional or volunteer lives.

Background: Established in 1998 by the YWCA Greater Newburyport.

Mission Alignment: The award supports the YWCA's mission of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all, with a focus on achieving racial equality in predominantly white communities.

Geographic Scope: Open to adults and youth who live or work in the YWCA Greater Newburyport service area:

  • Massachusetts: Newburyport, Newbury, West Newbury, Amesbury, Merrimac, Salisbury, Georgetown, Rowley, and Ipswich

  • New Hampshire: Seabrook, Hampton, Hampton Falls, and Kensington
  • Eligibility:

  • Any adult or youth in the service area

  • Demonstrated commitment to eliminating racism and fighting prejudice

  • Evidence of celebrating diversity in professional or volunteer work
  • Award Presentation: Presented annually at the YWCA's Martin Luther King, Jr. Event in January.

    Contact: YWCA Greater Newburyport, 978-465-9922 or frontdeskywca@ywcanewburyport.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Nomination Period: Fall of each year

    Deadline: December 1st

    Process:
    1. Community members submit nominations during the fall period
    2. Nominations must be received by 12/1
    3. Selection process details not specified on website

    Application Materials: Specific nomination form and requirements not detailed on provided website content.

    What Young Women's Christian Association of Newburyport actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

    Grants in 2023
    1
    Total given
    $164K
    Median grant
    $164K
    • By dollars: Massachusetts 100%. Top recipient cities: Newburyport, MA.

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    • Nourishing the Northshore · Newburyport, MA

      Program assistance

      $164K

    IRS Form 990 filing, 2023. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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