Opportunities to Participate in the Social Innovation Fund
A key aspect of the Social Innovation Fund is its emphasis on partnerships and collaborations to advance community solutions. There are multiple opportunities to get involved in the Social Innovation Fund including:
- As an intermediary organization interested in applying to the Social Innovation Fund for resources to invest in promising nonprofit organizations;
- As a qualified individual interested in serving as an expert reviewer for future grant competitions;
- As a nonprofit organization interested in applying to grantees of the Social Innovation Fund for resources to expand their work and impact in local communities; and
- As a donor or partners interested in making a financial contribution to support either grantees of the Social Innovation Fund or their subgrantees.
Intermediary Organizations
Organizations interested in participating as intermediaries are encouraged to apply for competitions in future years. Prospective applicants are encouraged to view materials from the previous competitions to better understand the Social Innovation Fund and whether their organization may qualify as a Social Innovation Fund intermediary. These materials include applications from all organizations awarded grants and executive summaries of all proposals submitted by applicants.
Individual Expert Reviewers
CNCS is seeking outstanding, qualified individuals to serve in the critical role of expert reviewers for future SIF competitions. If you are interested in participating, please complete and submit the expert reviewer Notification of Interest Form.
Nonprofit Organizations
Social Innovation Fund grantees are completing competitions to identify high-performing nonprofits in geographies all across the country. To learn more about specific competitions please visit their websites:
Economic Opportunity
Healthy Futures
Youth Development and School Support
Multi-Issue
Donors and Partners
There are many ways for donors and partners to support Social Innovation Fund intermediaries and nonprofit organizations. Some of the most effective ways to provide support include:
- Contributing resources toward match funding requirements of intermediaries and nonprofit organizations;
- Making investments aligned with Social Innovation Fund priorities; and
- Partnering with an organization to advance their impact in local communities through service, joint initiatives or other methods.
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