NCBS Freedom Project Grant Application

Only active members of NCBS may apply for a NCBS Freedom Project grant.

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The NCBS Freedom Project is a three-month, 50-state engagement initiative that advances NCBS’s commitment to academic excellence, social responsibility, and cultural grounding by fostering intergenerational dialogue within African American and African-descended communities. Designed primarily for K–12 students while also engaging adult learners, the project invites NCBS members to collaborate with local communities, institutions, and individuals to explore how Black people have conceptualized, pursued, and enacted freedom across culture, the arts, education, politics, economics, and everyday life. Participating communities are expected to organize at least four meetings or activities over the three-month period, each with clearly identified learning objectives, aligned NCBS outcomes (critical thinking, literacy development, and/or historical and cultural understanding), and specified printed, artistic, or media materials. Approved proposals may receive up to $1,500 in funding to implement the project, and NCBS encourages submissions from members in every state.

Organizers or Sponsoring Organizations/Institutions(Required)

Primary Address(Required)

Address that grant funds should be mailed to

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP / Postal Code

Contact Person(Required)

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Email(Required)

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Phone(Required)

Project Description

Provide a concise overview of your proposed Freedom Project. Your description should include:

Title of Project(Required)

A summary of the general curriculum, identifying the key themes, topics, or types of content to be emphasized.(Required)

Expected number of participants and the intended audience(Required)

(e.g., K–12 students, adult learners, or intergenerational groups)

An explanation of how the project’s activities will focus on how Black Americans and African-descended peoples have defined, practiced, and advanced ideas of freedom in ways that strengthen Black life and community.(Required)

Learning Outcomes

Describe how your project will intentionally achieve the following Freedom Project learning outcomes:

Participants will be able to recognize and stand up for their rights.(Required)

Participants will be able to design and implement programs or activities that express and advance ideas of freedom.(Required)

Project Location and Schedule

Identify where and when the project will take place, including:

The physical location(s) or community institution(s) hosting the project.(Required)

The anticipated dates and times of meetings and activities.(Required)

Confirmation that the project will include at least four meetings over a three-month period.(Required)

By checking this box I (we) confirm the project will include at least four meetings over a three-month period

Budget

Provide a detailed budget outlining how requested funds (up to $1,500) will be used. Budgets should specify anticipated costs for:

Educational, artistic, or media resources and materials(Required)

Facility or space usage (if applicable)

Food and refreshments (if applicable)

Any other project-related expenses necessary for implementation