Description

The JD Finish Line Youth Foundation is awarding grants to organizations that make a difference in diverse and underserved communities throughout 2023.

AVAILABLE FUNDING

Organizations can request up to $10,000.

PROJECTS THAT QUALIFY FOR FUNDING

Cycle 1 Focus: Health & Wellness
Programming or activities for participation in programs that place an importance on personal development, an active and healthy lifestyle or mental health
Scholarships that provide full or partial funding to participate in programs provided by organization

Cycle 2 Focus: Workforce Development
Programming or activities for participation in programs that place an importance on higher education, vocational training, and/or career development
Scholarships that provide full or partial funding to participate in programs provided by organization

Cycle 3 Focus: Safe Communities
Programming or activities for participation in programs that emphasize public safety, building trust between communities and police, and/or reforming the criminal justice system
Improvements and/or renovations to existing buildings, grounds, and property or for new facilities and/or grounds
Emergency needs that would somehow be keeping the organization from providing current services such as natural disasters or other unforeseen circumstances that require special funding to help

CRITERIA

Must be currently filed under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code
Must create positive impact specifically on diverse communities
51% or more of the population/participants are people of color
Have demonstrated commitment and capacity to deliver culturally competent services
Support efforts to alleviate the impact of discrimination and disparities for groups who are traditionally marginalized