The Liberation Award
Funding Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- College tuition
Geography
- Geographic Scope: Primarily Detroit, Michigan area (based on organization location and past awardees)
Other requirements
- Rent and living expenses
- Educational conferences
- Instructional programs related to creative or artistic pursuits
- Graduate exam application fees
Overview
Purpose: Supporting youth who are excelling while experiencing life as an emancipated minor or living independently without traditional engagement or family support.
Focus Areas:
- Youth development
- Educational support for vulnerable youth
Eligible Uses:
- College tuition
- Rent and living expenses
- Educational conferences
- Instructional programs related to creative or artistic pursuits
- Graduate exam application fees
- Textbooks
Geographic Scope: Primarily Detroit, Michigan area (based on organization location and past awardees)
Background: The Strategic Community Partners Annual Scholarship Fund aims to acknowledge and uplift youth and community leaders who are living their mission of leading with passion, excellence, integrity, and equity. Since 2020, three awards have been given annually.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Application Options:
- Self-Application: Applicants can apply directly using the application form
- Nomination: Community members can nominate potential candidates; SCP staff will reach out to nominees with additional instructions
Required Materials:
Specific materials not detailed in provided content; applicants should refer to the application form for complete requirements.
Process:
- Complete application form or submit nomination
- If nominated, await contact from SCP staff for next steps
- Awards announced annually (timeline example: 2021 recipients announced August 31)
What Strategic Community Partners Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2022
- 2
- Total given
- $115K
- Median grant
- $57K
- Range
- $20K–$95K
- By dollars: Michigan 100%. Top recipient cities: Detroit, MI.
Example grants
Detroit City Lions Youth Club · Detroit, MI
$95K
Developing Despite Distance · Detroit, MI
$20K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth programs
- Education
- Hardship
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