Volunteers from Tarrant Literacy (2012/2013 BGA Grant Recipient) working on lesson plans.
BRIDGING the GAP AWARDS
WHAT is IT?
In 2012, ALL WAYS UP launched the Bridging the Gap Awards (BGAs), a grant program that assists smaller-sized non-profit organizations that exemplify our mission to bridge the gap between ambition and the opportunity to achieve. Through our partnership with these grass-roots charities, ALL WAYS UP has expanded its giving programs through referrals of students for scholarships and other initiatives.
ALL WAYS UP thoroughly researches each organization to ensure that their methods are not only innovative, but offer sound and effective ways to solve low-income community problems. We help these organizations grow and thrive by bridging the funding gaps that exist while trying to build their organizational capacity.
The application period for this year is now closed. Awards will be announced later this month. Check back in the fall of 2018 for next year's program.
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON THE 2016 BGA WINNERS
6TH ANNUAL
BRIDGING THE GAP AWARDS
The ALL WAYS UP Foundation's Bridging the Gap Awards (BGA) provides one-time grants to small, but effective community nonprofits dedicated to empowering the lives of promising youth and families. Grantees will receive a one-time donation grant to further their mission. In addition, ALL WAYS UP will select a small number of grantees to participate in a crowd funding campaign and ALL WAYS UP will match funds raised by the grantees. Award winners also become eligible for other ALL WAYS UP initiatives, such as nominating its participants for the ALL WAYS UP Scholarship Program.
IMPORTANT DATES IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications Accepted:
October 9 - November 6, 2017
Grant Awardees and Match Participants Announced:
November 2017
Match Donation Period:
November 27 - December 31, 2017
Presentation of Grant Awards:
January/February 2018
Eligible States:
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia
*Minus CrowdRise Fees
CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF GRANT RULES AND GUIDELINES.
We have also compiled a brief list of Frequently Asked Questions with additional information on qualifications and eligibility requirements.
Watch the videos below to learn more about recent Bridging the Gap Award recipients, Choice Group and Social Justice Learning Institute.
CHOICE GROUP
SOCIAL JUSTICE LEARNING INST.
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 Bridging the Gap Awards! |
CHICANO LATINO YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROJECT INC.
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MADE POSSIBLE
COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF BLACK PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & SCIENTISTS
GIVING ADOLESCENTS NEW GOALS, INC.
MENTORING & PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
NEW RISING STAR COMMUNITY SUPPORT
PASADENA ALTADENA COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT FUND
SALVATION ARMY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CHARLOTTE
SOCIAL JUSTICE LEARNING INSTITUTE