[Nfb-fundraising] Bank of America Grants

[Everett Gavel]

Last One for Today!

I think, "neighborhood excellence," "vibrant
neighborhoods," and, "neighborhood vitality," must
surely include proper and better access for those who
are blind and those who have low-vision, as much as any
other ethnic or "diverse" group.  The NFB and its
members do lots of things across this nation, that
would qualify for the 3 programs below.

To Your Success!
Everett
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Bank of America Grants

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation announced the
fourth year of its signature philanthropic program --
the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative. In 2007, the
Foundation will allocate $20 million globally to the
initiative, which recognizes, nurtures and rewards
organizations, local heroes and student leaders helping
to rebuild and revitalize their communities in 44 of
the bank's major markets.
Check it out at:
http://www.fundsraiser.com/feb07/news.html


Fundraising News
Bank of America Grants

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation announced the
fourth year of its signature philanthropic program --
the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative. In 2007, the
Foundation will allocate $20 million globally to the
initiative, which recognizes, nurtures and rewards
organizations, local heroes and student leaders helping
to rebuild and revitalize their communities in 44 of
the bank's major markets.

"Bank of America created the Neighborhood Excellence
Initiative to provide community support where it's
needed most -- at the local level," said Andrew
Plepler, president of the Bank of America Charitable
Foundation. "In addition to recognizing individuals and
young leaders making a difference in their
neighborhoods, this program is about building
partnerships with nonprofit organizations and providing
critical funding flexibility, enabling them to better
serve their clients and strategically plan for
long-term sustainability and growth."

Working with community partners, the Foundation
developed the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative to
provide the 44 participating markets with essential
support through three key programs:


Neighborhood Builders:
$200,000 in grant funding and leadership training over
the course of two years to two local nonprofit
organizations working to promote vibrant neighborhoods.
These grants are "unrestricted funds" -- highly unusual
in the nonprofit community -- and can be utilized by
the organization to cover operating expenses and build
program capacity.

Local Heroes:
recognition of five community heroes whose achievements
and leadership on local issues contribute significantly
to neighborhood vitality. Recipients will direct a
$5,000 contribution to an eligible nonprofit of their
choice.

Student Leaders:
development of five exemplary high school students with
an interest in improving their neighborhoods. To
further their personal and educational growth, the
Foundation provides funding for each student to
participate in a paid, eight-week summer internship
with a community-based organization as well as a series
of leadership training and community service activities
with local Bank of America executives.

Award recipients will be chosen by a local selection
committee comprised of private, public and nonprofit
sector leaders and chaired by the bank's local
presidents in the 44 Neighborhood Excellence Initiative
communities. Applications and nominations for the
awards will be available online at
(http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation).

The deadline for applications is March 9, 2007 for
Student Leaders and June 29, 2007 for Neighborhood
Builders and Local Heroes applications. Applicants are
encouraged to submit as early as possible: