Call for Grant Applications – F. M. Kirby Prize 2024
Application Deadline:
December 4, 2024
About Organisation
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is a family-driven philanthropic organization dedicated to fostering self-reliance and creating strong, healthy communities. Through thoughtful and strategic commitments, the foundation supports select grantee partners that align with its values of perseverance, impact, and collaboration. With a legacy spanning multiple generations, the Kirby Foundation invests in initiatives that build resilience and foster long-term positive change. Its approach emphasizes sustained relationships and effective management of entrusted resources to maximize community benefits.
About the Grant
The F. M. Kirby Impact Prize awards $150,000 annually to support enterprises scaling innovative solutions for pressing social or environmental challenges. Offered as unrestricted funds, the prize honors Fred Morgan Kirby’s entrepreneurial legacy by recognizing organizations demonstrating significant impact, community engagement, and strategic scalability. Open to enterprises globally, the award seeks initiatives that prioritize inclusion, empower marginalized populations, and exemplify strong leadership. The prize champions bold approaches to transformative change while celebrating diversity, collaboration, and resilience in achieving impactful results.
Who can Apply?
The F. M. Kirby Impact Prize is open to nonprofit, for-profit, or hybrid enterprises worldwide, with eligibility including:
- Demonstrated impact over at least three years, with plans to scale within 3–5 years.
- A minimum operating budget of $250,000 USD, with preference for budgets between $1–3 million USD.
- A robust non-discrimination policy protecting marginalized identities.
- International applicants must have U.S. presence and taxpayer identification to comply with tax regulations.
- Leadership exemplifying integrity, collaboration, resilience, and diversity in alignment with Fred Morgan Kirby’s values.
How to Apply?
Applications for the 2025 Kirby Impact Prize open on October 24, 2024. Submit completed applications detailing impact, plans, and eligibility by December 4, 2024.
Application Deadline
December 4, 2024.
Last Date To Apply
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