The We Raise Foundation has launched Emerging Leader Grants, an investment in the development of leaders, between the ages of 20-35, at Christian organizations who are leading new programs at the intersection of poverty, violence, and inequality in the United States.
Donor Name: We Raise Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/15/2022
Grants Size: $15,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
They believe investing in leaders and their programs when they are getting started can have a catalytic impact on both the program, and the kind of leader that person will be long into the future. They seek to identify leaders who possess these skills and characteristics:
- Inspires and influences others
- Clear communicator
- Visionary and strategic thinking
- Persistence and commitment
- Develops trust within their team
- Deep engagement in their community
- A calling to this work, rooted in faith in Christ
Funding Information
Emerging Leader grants are $15,000 over two years for new programs led by young adult leaders. Of the $15,000, $10,000 is designated for start-up expenses for the new program and $5,000 is designated exclusively for leadership development.
Eligibility Criteria
- Christian nonprofits within the United States and serving people in the United States
- Organizations serving people at the intersection of poverty, violence and inequality
- Organizations serving predominantly people of color
- Programs that are 3 years or younger or ones that have significantly expanded or entirely revised
- Programs that propose a new and innovative approach
- Capital expenses essential to new programming
They do not Fund:
- Programs in existence over 3 years, unless invited to apply
- Programs outside the United States
- Fundraising campaigns
- Event sponsorship
- Funding to an individual (i.e. scholarships)
- Planning grants
- Advocacy and public policy focused work
For more information, visit We Raise Foundation.
