Rolling deadlineIn-kind support

Affiliate Start-Up / Start a Program (Affiliate Interest Questionnaire)

A resource program from I Have A Dream Foundation

This is not a grant

I Have A Dream Foundation provides donated goods or services here, not funding. Nonprofits receive items or support directly rather than money, so there is no award to spend. If you're looking for cash funding, this program won't provide it.

Application deadline
Rolling — no fixed deadline
Estimated value
$2.5M – $5M ($2,500,000 - $5,000,000 total program cost over 12-16 years; typical annual scholarship per student historically $500 - $8,000 (avg $2,500/yr))
Value of goods or services, not a cash award.
Geographic focus
United States

About this program

National affiliate launch pathway for communities, schools, housing authorities, or community-based organizations to apply to start a licensed “I Have A Dream” Foundation affiliate. Submission of the Affiliate Interest Questionnaire initiates a multi-step process (orientation call, fit assessment, affiliate formation requirements, board licensing approval) that can lead to national support and identification/cultivation of funding to launch an IHDF program.

K-12 educationPost-secondary access & scholarshipsCommunity-based program launchCapacity building for program start-up

Who can apply

Community champions/advocates and an organizational partner (School District/School, Housing Authority, Community Based Organization, College or University) with facilities/resources and a philanthropic/community funding interest. Applicants should describe local assets, potential funding sources, numbers of students to serve, and supporting individuals/roles committed to launch.

About the organization
I Have A Dream Foundation · NEW YORK, NY
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