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Harry Chapin Self-Reliance Awards

 
Program
web site
http://www.whyhunger.org/programs/grassroots-actio
n-network/272.html
Sponsor World Hunger Year
Deadlines July 15, 2010
Purpose Awards to outstanding grassroots organizations in the United States that have moved beyond charity to create change in their communities. The awards are presented to organizations judged outstanding for their innovative and creative approaches to fighting domestic hunger and poverty by empowering people and building self-reliance.
Eligibility Applicants must be community-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in the United States. Grantee programs must go beyond emergency food, shelter, and other types of assistance to address the root causes of poverty. Applications will not be considered from organizations providing only emergency services.
Geographic
coverage
Nationwide
Amount of
funding
Cash awards of up to $7,000 to 10 organizations annually.
Application
process
Application form is available on the Program web site.
 

For more information contact:
Email:HCSRA@whyhunger.org, or call (212) 629-8850 by July 1, 2010.

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