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From:	joya banerjee [ profile ]
Subject:	funding opportunities
Sent:	Nov 7th, 2011 - 17:58:24

	Please see the funding opportunities below. I am not involved so please visit the site for more info/questions/contacts. Best, Joya 1) Youth-Led Projects in the U.S. and Canada Funded Do Something Seed Grants http://www.dosomething.org/grants/seedgrants Do Something is a national nonprofit organization that inspires young people to believe that change is possible, and trains, funds, and mobilizes them to be leaders who work to strengthen their communities. Do Something Seed Grants are available to U.S. and Canadian citizens, age 25 or under, who want to create a community action project or further the success of an existing program. Examples of funded projects include a community-run organic farm, a youth-written literary magazine for women of color, and an organization that teaches sick kids how to fly. One grant of $500 is awarded each week. Applications may be submitted throughout the year. Visit the Do Something website to create a project posting and submit an online application. 2) Fellowships for Social Entrepreneurs Worldwide Echoing Green Fellowship Program http://www.echoinggreen.org/fellowship Echoing Green invests in outstanding emerging social entrepreneurs to help them launch new organizations that deliver bold, high-impact solutions to societys most difficult problems. Each year, Echoing Green awards 12 to 20 two-year fellowships to entrepreneurs worldwide who are creating innovative social change organizations. Fellowships are provided to individuals (at least 18 years of age) or partnerships (organizations led by two people) with creative solutions to significant social problems; strategies to create high-impact, sustainable change in peoples lives; and the ability to grow and lead a new organization. Fellows receive seed funding ($60,000 for individuals and $90,000 for partnerships) and technical support to turn their innovative ideas into sustainable social change organizations. The application deadline is January 9, 2012. Online application information is available on the Echoing Green website.

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