Bank of America Neighborhood Excellence Initiative

Last year, Los Angeles Capacity Partner Susan Burton of A New Way of Life was a 2004 Neighborhood (S)Hero and Centro Campesino in south Florida was Neighborhood Excellence Initiative recipient.

Good News! The program is back!

The 2005 Bank of America Neighborhood Excellence Initiative is underway. Through this unique program, qualified organizations can apply to be awarded $200,000 in unrestricted general operating support to further the work of their organization.

PLEASE NOTE: RECEIVING FUNDS FROM THIS PROGRAM DOES NOT PRECLUDE YOUR ORGANIZATION FROM OBTAINING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM THE BANK OF AMERICA FOUNDATION.

The Neighborhood Excellence Initiative is designed to recognize and reward
individuals and groups who are making a difference in their communities,
and is divided into three categories of recipients:

• Neighborhood Builders - Provides $200,000 in grant funding and leadership training over two years to two neighborhood non-profit organizations working to promote vibrant neighborhoods.
• Local Heroes - Recognizes and honors five community heroes per year; recipients will be able to direct a $5,000 contribution to an eligible non-profit of their choice.
• Student Leaders - Recognizes five high school students who are recommended as exemplary young people with an interest in improving their neighborhoods. Each student will participate in an eight-week paid internship with a community-based organization, as well as a mentoring program arranged by Bank of America.

To learn more about the program and for details on the application process, click here


Nomination Deadline: June 30, 2005 8PM Eastern