Pathways Out of Poverty

 
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    Funder Type

    Corporate Foundation

    IT Classification

    C - Funds little to no technology

    Authority

    Herb Block Foundation

    Summary

    The Herb Block Foundation is committed to defending the basic freedoms guaranteed all Americans, combating all forms of discrimination and prejudice and improving the conditions of the poor and underprivileged through the creation or support of charitable and educational programs with the same goals.


    The Foundation is also committed to providing educational opportunity to deserving students through post-secondary education scholarships and to promoting editorial cartooning through continued research. All efforts of the Foundation shall be in keeping with the spirit of Herblock, America's great cartoonist in his lifelong fight against abuses by the powerful.


    This program will focus on helping needy young people and adults gain a quality education. For projects serving youth, The Herb Block Foundation seeks proposals which focus on improving student achievement and healthy development of young people. Projects may include in-school and community-based educational programs, after-school activities, and mentoring programs.


    Programs designed to increase high school graduation rates are encouraged to apply.


    For projects serving adults, The Herb Block Foundation seeks proposals to provide literacy education and GED preparation, and to offer vocational training and job placement.

     

    History of Funding

    A list of previous grantees of this foundation can be viewed at http://www.herbblockfoundation.org/programs/grantees

    Additional Information

    The Foundation's fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30.


    The Herb Block Foundation uses a two-step process for evaluating grant proposals: a Letter of Inquiry and a Full Proposal.

    Letters of Inquiry must provide the following:

    • a brief statement of the issues to be addressed, and of your organization's involvement with these issues,
    • a brief summary of the activities for which you are requesting support, including an outline of your objectives and anticipated outcomes, and a list of potential partners,
    • the population and geographic areas targeted,
    • the planned starting date and duration of the proposed activities,
    • the total amount of funding needed, the amount requested from The Herb Block Foundation, and the sources (both in-hand and requested) of other support,
    • a copy of your organization's IRS 501(c)(3) letter, and
    • your organization's current total Operating Budget, and audited financial statement (if available).

    A brochure or newsletter describing your organization's mission, goals, accomplishments, etc. may also be included.


    To assist The Herb Block Foundation in monitoring the work of its grantees, each recipient is required to submit progress report at the end of each six-month grant period and a final report.

    Contacts

    Foundation Staff

    Foundation Staff
    1730 M Street, NW, Suite 901
    Washington, DC 20036
    (202) 223-8801
    (202) 223-8804
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligibility requirements for this program are as follows: 

    • Applicants must be nonprofit organizations classified as 501(c)(3) organizations by the Internal Revenue Service.
    • Applicants for the Defending Basic Freedoms and Encouraging Citizen Involvement Program areas may be national. Applicants for the Pathways Out of Poverty Program must be located in /and or provide services in the greater Washington, DC region which we define as the District of Columbia, the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, and the city of Alexandria in Virginia and Montgomery, and Prince George's counties in Maryland.

    Deadline Details

    Organizations that wish to apply for a grant are required to first submit a Letter of Inquiry. A Letter of Inquiry briefly describes (roughly in two to three pages) the proposed project's purpose, operation, target audience, timeline, costs, and anticipated impacts. Go to the panel "Application Forms" for examples of the list of items which may be included with the online application. Letter of Inquiry are to be submitted by February 5, 2026.


    NOTE: All applicants, including current and past grantees, must submit a Letter of Inquiry if you expect to apply for the next fiscal year.


    Applications are to be submitted by April 16, 2026.

    Award Details

    Award amounts vary. Number of awards vary. Awards will range from $5,000 to $25,000. Grants will be considered for one year's funding.


    Grants will not be made for capital or endowment programs, nor for sectarian religious purposes. No more than 10% of a grant may go to indirect costs (outside of those for general operating support). Grants cannot be used for lobbying or other partisan purposes.

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