Defend basic freedoms – Oct 5

Posted by Herb Block Foundation on September 12, 2023

Herb Block Foundation invites LOIs for projects to defend basic freedoms

Herb Block is among the world’s best-known and most admired political cartoonists. Born on October 13, 1909, the native Chicagoan spent his 72-year career fighting against abuses of the powerful. As such, the Herb Block Foundation is committed to defending basic freedoms, combating discrimination and prejudice, and improving the condition of the poor and underprivileged.

The foundation invites applications for its Defending Basic Freedoms program. Through the program, grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded for projects to help safeguard the basic freedoms guaranteed in our Bill of Rights, help eliminate all forms of prejudice and discrimination, and assist government agencies in being more accountable to the public. The foundation will also consider contemporary societal issues that may arise.

Letters of intent are due October 5, 2023, and selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal by November 21, 2023, with full proposals due December 14, 2023.

Applicants must be tax-exempt as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code to be eligible.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Herb Block Foundation.

Deadline: October 5, 2023 (Letters of intent)