The Neilom Foundation is requesting proposals for its Impact Grants to provide funding for projects at non-profit organizations that leverage technology to educate, empower, and engage young people in their communities.
Donor Name: The Neilom Foundation
State: Maryland
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/01/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Foundation aims to support initiatives that showcase young people using technology to drive positive change in the lives of others, while also recognizing projects using technology to directly benefit and support young people themselves.
Funding Information
Foundation will award grants in two tiers: $5,000 and $10,000. Proposals that demonstrate exceptional alignment with the mission, innovative approaches, and high potential for impact will be considered for the top-tier $10,000 grants. The remaining proposals will be evaluated for a $5,000 grant.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to apply for this funding opportunity, you must be a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in good standing.
Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation team will review submissions based on the following criteria:
- Eligibility: 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, Maryland focused
- Alignment: Consistent with The Neilom Foundation’s mission and goals to support innovative use of technology to improve lives.
- Youth & Technology Focus: The project clearly demonstrates either using technology to benefit and support young people (e.g., skills-building, digital access, empowerment), or Enabling young people to create change using technology (e.g., youth-led innovation, civic tech, community impact).
- Impact: Clear and measurable benefits for young people and the community.
- Capability: Evidence that the organization has the staff, partnerships, and resources to effectively carry out the project with the proposed budget.
- Quality: Completeness and focus of the proposal.
- Budget: Detail of proposed project budget
- Innovation: Unique in approach or methodology related to the use of technology.
For more information, visit The Neilom Foundation.
