Ithaca College Chapter Of BOLD Receives A $2 Million Grant

credit: Flickr by Rebecca Pollard

The BOLD Women's Leadership Network at Ithaca College has received a $2 million grant from the Helen Gurley Brown Foundation. Through the award, the program will be able to continue to operate for the following two cohorts of participants.

A broader network of schools and institutions are associated with BOLD, of which the college is a member of. A scholarship of up to $27,500 a year is also awarded to each scholar, which begins during their junior year and continues for two years. Because of the financing, BOLD will be able to continue its transformation effort, which is unique to the organization.

Throughout their senior year, students collaborate on developing and executing a project in their community. The Helen Gurley Brown BOLD Fellowship is another opportunity provided by BOLD for graduating academics.

Each scholar may receive up to $40,000 in financing for work with a non-profit organization under the terms of the fellowship. Mhlanga noted that the BOLD program at Ithaca College has been extended for the next three years and will be able to help additional students financially as well as link them with other professionals. Madden, along with around 12 other BOLD graduates, is aiding the current program director, who is on leave, with the administration of the organization. According to Madden, "BOLD has provided several chances for students to interact and coalesce around community service activities."

Read the Entire Article

A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.

How's Your Community Doing?
Check Out it's
Community Vital Signs

Plasticfri, Swedish Eco-Friendly Startup Wins S'Pore Biz Competition

When Max and Allen Low were kids, their parents would ask them to spend a few minutes picking up garbage. "This became a habit which continued into adulthood, and we still make time for that...more

Glacier Bank, Federal Home Loan Bank Award $190K to Montana Nonprofits
Foundation: Whitefish Community Foundation

"Through our collective efforts, we're not just providing financial support, but we're investing in Montana's vitality and resilience." That from Mike Smith, president of Glacier Bank, which...more

The Our Fund Foundation and Community Foundation of Broward'S 2024 Lgbtq+ Social ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Broward

Ten nonprofit organizations in South Florida are getting a total of $300,000 in grants thanks to a new fund meant to fight discrimination in the LGBTQ community. The Our Fund Foundation and the...more

Senate Bill Encouraging Mental and Physical Health Education in Schools Works Its Way ...

"It's more than just food and water and shelter, we now know that as a society, we now know that as a society." That's what an Alaska school board member has to say about a bill that would...more

Challenges of Hinterland Tourism

If you're looking for a getaway from the city that never sleeps, India's Goa is the place for you. But if you're looking for a getaway from the city that never sleeps, Goa is the place for...more

During Nysc, I Sacrificed Pleasure, Became Stingy to Grow My Food Business

When Gladys Markus graduated from her accounting course at Nigeria's Plateau State University last year, she had one thing on her mind: Starting a food business. The then-22-year-old had been...more

Australian Entrepreneur Hailed for Cleaning Philippines' Trash-Strewn River €“ but Will It Last?

"People used to go swimming in it, and then how grateful [they] are for the work that we're doing in conjunction with the government and other organizations," Mike Smith tells This Week in...more

Penticton Prospera Branch Donates $5K to Local Breakfast Program for Kids

"A nutritious breakfast isn't just about filing empty stomachs; it's about nourishing young minds." That's what Vicki Cutler, a branch manager at Prospera Credit Union in British Columbia, had to...more

Devin Booker Starting 5 2023-24 Grant Recipients Announced

Devin Booker is making good on his promise to give $2.5 million to Arizona nonprofits over the next five years. The NBA player and the Phoenix Suns have announced the recipients of the 2023-24...more

Starved Rock Country Community Foundation Spring Appeal Culminates with May 2 Giving Day

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation is asking for donations for its 2024 Spring Appeal, which will fund education, mental health, local history, fine arts, entrepreneurship revitalization,...more