Freedom Summer 2023 is an initiative of the Obama Foundation’s My Brother’s Keeper Alliance.
Donor Name: Obama Foundation
State: Illinois
City: Chicago
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/08/2023
Size of the Grant: $30,000
Details:
The $1 million grant program aims to support local organizations that are working to reduce violence in Chicago communities this summer by creating and expanding spaces and programming where boys and young men of color can safely learn, play, and engage. Freedom Summer is anchored to the MBK Alliance’s sixth milestone, that all youth should remain safe from violent crime. The MBK Alliance is looking to support projects that will have a potentially lifesaving impact on boys and young men of color this summer. Freedom Summer applications will be evaluated based upon whether or not the eligible applicant’s project proposal aligns with the mission of Freedom Summer. Project proposals should be able to measure their projected impact on boys and young men of color and focus on executing creative ways to keep youth engaged and safe this summer.
Funding Information
As part of Freedom Summer, the MBK Alliance is providing $30,000 grants to Chicago-based organizations working to create safe spaces for boys and young men of color during the summer months.
Eligibility Criteria
An applicant for a Freedom Summer 2023 grant must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. A partnership between a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and a for-profit organization is allowed so long as the non-profit organization serves as the fiscal sponsor and provides fiduciary oversight, financial management, and other administrative services to carry out the purposes of the grant. Additionally, an application involving a partnership must include a signed partnership agreement confirming the programmatic responsibilities/duties of each partner under the grant.
To apply for the grant, eligible organizations must provide:
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status or partnership agreement
- A short narrative describing the proposed project that meets the mission of Freedom Summer
- An explanation of how the project will impact the lives of boys and young men of color and how the organization will measure success
- A signed letter of support (from CEO or Senior Executive) that details an overview of the programming that the funds will cover and describes any relationships or partnerships that will support the effort
- A simple budget indicating expected expenses
- Age group to be supported by the application
- The neighborhood or community the project will serve
For more information, visit Freedom Summer Grant.
