Funding Amount

Variable (modest payment to offset speaker costs)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Speakers (individuals)
  • Nonprofit organizations

Other requirements

  • Volunteers
  • Those otherwise not sufficiently compensated for community labor

Overview

Program Type: Speaker support/honorarium fund

America Walks established a Speaker Honorarium Fund rooted in the organization's dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in programming. The fund provides modest payments to support speakers, nonprofit organizations, or volunteers who are otherwise not sufficiently compensated for their labor on behalf of the community.

Purpose

  • Help defray costs for speakers who may not otherwise be able to participate
  • Increase diversity of voices heard in America Walks programming
  • Support grassroots voices and uplift community perspectives

Funding Status

  • Current funding does not permit honoraria for all speakers (future goal)
  • Fund is selective based on available resources

Eligibility

Eligible Recipients:

  • Speakers (individuals)
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Volunteers
  • Those otherwise not sufficiently compensated for community labor

Founding Sponsor

Eco-Counter

  • More than 20 years of experience developing automated solutions for counting pedestrians and cyclists
  • Trusted by leading organizations for data-driven bike and pedestrian planning

Additional Support

America Walks welcomes additional financial partners to support the Speaker Honorarium Fund.

How to Apply

Application Process

Information: Specific application procedures for the Speaker Honorarium Fund are not detailed in available materials. Organizations or speakers interested in receiving honoraria should contact America Walks directly for current guidelines and requirements.

Contact for Information:
America Walks
PO Box 30833
Seattle, WA 98113
Email: Available on americawalks.org website
Phone: Available on americawalks.org website

What America Walks Inc actually gave

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

America Walks Inc reported $14K in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2023
2
Total given
$15K
Median grant
$7,500
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IRS Form 990, 2023. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Grassroots
  • Diversity
  • Nonprofits

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