Local Grant Making Programs
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Local grants
Support local priorities established jointly with community leaders
National programs and partners
Includes national nonprofits with local programs
Anchor institutions
Supports local arts institutions, universities, and hospitals
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Neighborhood Excellence Initiative® Programs
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Neighborhood Builders™
Part of Bank of America's signature philanthropic program, Neighborhood Builders focus on local neighborhood priorities. Benefits include:
- $200,000 (or local market currency equivalent) for operating support to 2 nonprofit/charitable organizations in each of 45 markets
- One senior executive attends two 3-day workshops on strategic thinking, business planning, leadership development, and other topics
- One emerging leader attends three 3-day workshops on developing organizational management skills, managing strategic opportunities, forging alliances, and building communities
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Application period beginning January 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009 (8 p.m. Eastern Time).
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Local Heroes™
Local Heroes champion causes vital to their communities and inspire others to get involved. Benefits include:
- $5,000 (or local market currency equivalent) to a qualified nonprofit/charitable organization of the heroes' choice in each of the 45 markets
- Public ceremonies recognizing Bank of America Local Heroes in their communities
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Application period beginning January 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009 (8 p.m. Eastern Time).
Nominate yourself or another Local Hero |
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Student Leaders®
Student Leaders demonstrate a clear interest in the crucial issues facing communities today and a strong desire to help build and sustain vibrant neighborhoods for tomorrow. The program features:
- Five young adults in each of the 45 markets
- A week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC (July 19 - 24, 2009) to gain valuable civic, social and business leadership skills
- Exciting 8-week paid internship program at a local nonprofit/charitable organization
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Application period beginning January 1, 2009 through February 20, 2009 (11:00 p.m. Eastern Time).
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