Ben & Jerry’s Foundation Grant Program

Posted by on May 7, 2004

[posted from Comm-Org]

From: D Schoech <schoech@uta.edu>

Title: Ben & Jerry’s Foundation Grant Program
Sponsor: Ben & Jerry’s Foundation

SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to nonprofit, grassroots organizations throughout the United States that facilitate progressive social change by addressing the underlying conditions of societal and environmental problems. For full grants, awards range from $1,001 to $15,000. Small grants are $1,000 and less.

Address: 30 Community Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403-6828
U.S.A.

Program URL: <a href="http://www.benjerry.com/foundation/guidelines.html">http://www.benjerry.com/foundation/guidelines.html</a>

*See Restrictions for further information.

DEADLINE NOTE
Required letters of interest must be submitted at least ten weeks before the appropriate deadline. If invited, the deadlines for submission of full applications are November 1, March 1, and July 1.

OBJECTIVES:
The sponsor provides support for projects which will lead to societal, institutional, and/or environmental change; address the root causes of social or environmental problems; and lead to new ways of thinking and acting.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be non-profit grassroots, constituent-led organizations in the United States that are organizing for systemic social change.

FUNDING
For full grants, awards range from $1,001 to $15,000. Small grants
are $1,000 and less. (cmb)

KEYWORDS: Social Change
Environmental Studies