Subject: Health, Education, Youth Development, Humanitarian
Deadline: April 1, 2015
“World of Children Award was created to recognize and elevate those selfless individuals who make a difference in the lives of children here in the USA and across the globe, regardless of political, religious or geographical boundaries. These courageous leaders recognize that our children are the world’s most important asset. Their stories are heroic. World of Children Award honors these leaders and grants them funds to support the proven, high-impact programs they have created for children. These Awards ensure that more children’s lives will be touched, improved and changed forever.
The Health Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the fields of health, medicine or the sciences.
- Nominee must have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to the IMPROVED HEALTH of children.
- Nominee must do this work over and above their normal employment, OR work for little or no pay.
- Nominee must have been doing this work for a minimum of 10 years.
- Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if Awarded.
The Humanitarian Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the areas of social services, education or humanitarian services. Nominee must have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to children’s opportunities to BE SAFE, TO LEARN and TO GROW.
- Nominee must do this work over and above their normal employment, OR work for little or no pay.
- Nominee must have been doing this work for a minimum of 10 years.
- Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if Awarded.
The Education Award is new in 2015. It will recognize individuals who are making extraordinary contributions to the lives of vulnerable children in their educational development.
- Nominee must do this work over and above their normal employment, OR work for little or no pay.
- Nominee must have been doing this work for a minimum of 10 years.
- Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if Awarded.
The Youth Award recognizes youth that are making extraordinary contributions to the lives of other children.
- Nominee must be under the age of 21 by the nomination submission deadline.
- Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if Awarded.
- Nominee must have been doing this work for a minimum of three years by the nomination submission deadline of April 1, 2015.”
Funder: World of Children
Eligibility: Varied. “Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.”
Amount: Health, Humanitarian, Education Awards: $50,000+
Youth Award: $25,000+
Contact: Link.
