Grantmakers in the News
June 1, 2008
Bank of America Accepting Applications for Neighborhood Builders Award
Bank of America's Neighborhood Builders Program will award $200,000 in general operating support to outstanding nonprofit organizations in 45 different markets, including two nonprofits serving Washington, DC and its metropolitan area. The award will also include a leadership training program consisting of workshops and sessions for both executive directors and emerging leaders.
To be considered for the Neighborhood Builders program, qualifying nonprofit organizations must have tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service and not be classified as a private foundation.
Neighborhood Builders recipients:
- Are focused on local neighborhood priorities.
- Receive $200,000 in general operating support - $100,000 annually for 2 years.
They also benefit from specially designed leadership development programs:
- Senior executives gather for two 4-day workshops. Topics include: strategic thinking; business planning; leadership development and succession planning; long-term business growth; and building a diverse funding base.
- Emerging leaders gather for three 4-day workshops. Topics include: developing organizational management skills, managing strategic opportunities, forging alliances, and building communities.
Applications for the Neighborhood Builders awards are due by June 27, 2008 (8 p.m. Eastern Time). For more information or to apply, visit the Bank of America Charitable Foundation web site.
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Inc.
is located at:
101 South Tryon Street, NC1-002-33-77
Charlotte, North Carolina 28255-0001
Telephone: 800/218-9946
URL: http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation
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