Unified Champion Schools Outreach Opportunity

Special Olympics Illinois offered outreach opportunities to support local projects that meet Unified Champion Schools objectives. This was a second round of funding.

Geographic Scope: Illinois

Focus Areas:

• Education-based projects using Special Olympics sports and programs
• Youth-centered, school-focused initiatives
• Projects that promote school communities where all young people are agents of change
• Activities fostering respect, dignity, and advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities
• Local projects supporting Unified Champion Schools objectives

What They Fund:

• Student, teacher, or school-based projects meeting Unified Champion Schools objectives
• Maximum award: $1,500
• No minimum amount required per application

Eligibility:

• Students, teachers, or schools
• Projects aligned with Unified Champion Schools goals

Organization Type: Nonprofit 501(c)(3)
EIN: 36-2922811

Note: This opportunity was posted in 2019 with an application deadline of January 25 – February 10, 2019. Current status and availability is unknown.

Application Process

Timeline:

• Application period: January 25 – February 10, 2019
• Notifications: By February 15, 2019
• Project completion deadline: June 15, 2019
• Receipt submission deadline: June 15, 2019

Requirements:

• Submit online application via Gravity Form
• Provide receipts for all project expenses
• Turn in all receipts by June 15, 2019

Note: Application form details not fully specified in source material beyond the online form reference.