Bank of America Announces Neighborhood Excellence Initiative Grants

Bank of America Charitable Foundation announces 2011 round of Neighborhood Excellence Initiative®

The Neighborhood Excellence Initiative is divided into three categories of awards:

§        Neighborhood Builders® – Provides $200,000 in general operating support grant funding and leadership training over two years to two neighborhood non-profit organizations working to promote vibrant neighborhoods. (2 organizations in Greater Philadelphia chosen each year)

§        Local Heroes - Recognizes and honors five community heroes per year; recipients are able to direct a $5,000 contribution to an eligible non-profit of their choice. (5 individuals chosen in Greater Philadelphia each year)

§        Student Leaders® - Recognizes five exemplary junior or senior high school students with a passion for community service.  Each student participates in an eight-week paid summer internship with a community-based organization, as well as a week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.

Applications are now being accepted for the NEIGHBORHOOD BUILDER AND LOCAL HERO Categories.  To learn more about the program and for details on the application process, visit http://www.bankofamerica.com/neighborhoodexcellence

IMPORTANT NOTE: DEADLINE IS JUNE 1 THIS YEAR!