Leadership Akron Class 32 is seeking letters of interest from nonprofit agencies and other organizations that support collaborative efforts that will positively impact the current opiate epidemic in Summit County.
The current Leadership Akron Class developed the Opiate Epidemic Impact Grant as the focus for its 2016 philanthropy project. The grant will apply to two or more organizations, at least one of which must be a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, that agree to form a collaborative effort or take on a project that addresses the opiate epidemic. The purpose of this grant is to encourage collaboration and innovation in order to address this significant and timely challenge.
Class 32 is offering a grant(s) totaling up to $10,000. The grant, made possible through the support of United Way of Summit County, will be awarded by June 2016.
The lead organization submitting the letter of interest must meet the following requirements: must be a 501(c) 3 organization located in Summit County, and must not currently employ any Leadership Akron Class 32 members. Letters of interest are due by Jan. 4. The letter should include the organization’s name, appropriate contact information, mission and a detailed description of the project, including a project budget and measurable project outcomes. In addition to the letter of interest, each applicant should include a brief letter of support from the collaborating partner(s).
Letters of interest should be addressed to Leadership Akron Class 32 Philanthropy Project, 54 East Mill St., Suite 201, Akron, Ohio 44308-1192 or, preferably, by emailing a PDF document to [email protected]. Organizations will be notified by Jan. 31 regarding the next steps in the grant selection process.
For 31 years, Leadership Akron has equipped participants for community involvement and leadership. The signature program offers an intensive study of community issues and interaction with top decision-makers, enabling participants to expand their effectiveness as community leaders. In addition to the signature program, Leadership Akron empowers leaders across generations through its other programs. For more information on Leadership Akron, go to their web site at www.leadershipakron.org.
