The Howard G. Buffett Foundation, Arizona State University, and the
Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Innovation retain the
right to make all final determinations on winners of the 40 Chances Seed
Grants, and will not discriminate on the basis of anything other than
the merit of the application, its alignment with the values of 40
Chances, and its fit with broader program goals of the sponsoring
organizations. We retain the right to use or publish all information
provided in the application, but will not disclose your phone number or
mailing address beyond the program partners. We reserve the right to
contact you for additional supporting material if you are selected as a
finalist for a Seed Grant. By applying for a Seed Grant, applicants
release The Howard G. Buffett Foundation, Arizona State University, and
the Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Innovation from any
and all damages and liability resulting from participation in the Seed
Grant program.
The 40 Chances Seed Grants program will provide small-scale funding
to the most innovative nonprofit organizations and/or Nongovernmental
Organizations (NGOs) that use strategies built on the principles of 40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World. These nonprofits must support solutions to social challenges in the areas of food security, conflict, or poverty alleviation.
The strategies of nonprofits that apply for a seed grant must clearly
involve local leadership and management into the operations of the
organization, and integrate locally driven design, development, and
deployment in its programs or services. In addition, the organization’s
efforts should fill gaps in existing value chains, or otherwise combine
a variety of complementary and existing efforts into a comprehensive
and integrated approach to solve the intended challenge. Grants of
$10,000 will be provided to selected winners.
Fall applications are due October 15, 2014 at 5 PM EST. Seed grants
will be awarded twice per year, and winners for the second round of
grants will be announced in the Fall of 2014. Organizations must have
U.S. 501(c)(3) tax exempt status to be eligible, or be sponsored by an
organization that does. Recipients of seed grants will be expected to
provide a report on the use of the grant and its impact following the
implementation of funds.
Moreinfo: http://www.40chances.com/seedgrants