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THIS GRANT’S FOCUS: Education, Youth in Poverty, Student Achievement, Youth Development
Deadline: Feb. 5, 2025 (LOI) | Apr. 16, 2025 (Full proposals)
“This program will focus on helping needy young people and adults gain a quality education. For projects serving youth, The Herb Block Foundation seeks proposals which focus on improving student achievement and healthy development of young people. Projects may include in-school and community-based educational programs, after-school activities, and mentoring programs. Programs designed to increase high school graduation rates are encouraged to apply. For projects serving adults, The Herb Block Foundation seeks proposals to provide literacy education and GED preparation, and to offer vocational training and job placement.”
Funder: The Herb Block Foundation
Eligibility: “Applicants must be nonprofit organizations classified as 501(c)(3) organizations by the IRS. Applicants for the Pathways Out of Poverty Program must be located in/and or provide services in the greater Washington, DC region which we define as the District of Columbia, the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, and the city of Alexandria in Virginia and Montgomery, and Prince George’s counties in Maryland.”
Amount: $5,000 – $25,000
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