2017 Collaboration Prize for nonprofits

Posted by Lodestar Foundation on September 19, 2016

Lodestar Foundation Accepting Applications for 2017 Collaboration Prize

The Lodestar Foundation has announced the 2017 Collaboration Prize, a national competition to celebrate exemplary nonprofit collaborations. The prize identifies and showcases models of permanent collaboration between two or more nonprofit organizations and is intended to shine a spotlight on collaborations that demonstrate innovative and effective responses to challenges or opportunities.

A grand prize of $150,000 will be awarded to the collaboration that best exemplifies the impact that can result from working together on a permanent basis. In addition, each of eight finalists will receive $10,000. In addition to identifying and showcasing exceptional nonprofit collaboration efforts, the Collaboration Prize collects and shares models and best practices for the field through the Nonprofit Collaboration Database, a resource for anyone seeking real-life examples of how nonprofit organizations can work together.

To be eligible for the prize, the collaboration must be between two or more nonprofit organizations, or two or more nonprofits and a community foundation, government entity, or public agency. Collaborations involving for-profit corporations are not eligible. In addition, a written formal agreement that memorializes the permanent collaboration and addresses the critical elements of the collaboration is required.

Applications will be accepted from October 3, 2016 through November 16, 2016. Applications received after the deadline will not be eligible for the 2017 prize. For the complete program description, eligibility criteria, and a list of materials you will need in order to submit your application, see the Collaboration Prize website.

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 16, 2016

http://www.thecollaborationprize.org/index.html