Announcing the Caring for Kids Grant Challenge!
@ACTionAlexVA
The RunningBrooke Fund of ACT for Alexandria and ACTion Alexandria are joining forces to launch the Caring for Kids Grant Challenge. We will be awarding $20,000 in grants to programs that help Alexandria’s at-risk kids with learning, health and well-being, and preparing for a better future.
Does your Alexandria nonprofit have a great program that could use some extra funding? Apply now!
July 1, 2025 is the last day to submit your application!
Grants Criteria
A panel of judges will select grantees based on the following criteria:
- Focuses on needs of at-risk kids from birth to 18 in the areas of health, well-being, education, after-school programs, early child care, or related area.
- Helps fund a new or existing program at a 501(c)3 organization that provides services to at-risk children in Alexandria.
Three grants will be awarded by a panel of judges based upon the above criteria in the following amounts:
- $10,000 grant
- $7,500 grant
- $2,500 grant
To Apply
Applicants must complete an application and submit an Idea by JULY 1ST AT 5 PM in order to be considered for a grant award.
First: Complete the grant application form: Apply Now!
Second: Add your grant Idea to our Ideas Challenge page: Share Your Idea!
Although votes will not be counted by the grants panel, anyone may show their support for their favorite grant application through votes or comments.
*Grant applications must be submitted by representative of the nonprofit organization that will use the grant.
Important Dates
July 1, 2013: Last day to submit your grant application by 5 pm.
July 1-30: Applications are reviewed by Grant Panel.
August 1: Grant awards will be announced.
Questions?
Contact Aisha O'Brien at [email protected].
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