NBC 6 and Telemundo 51, in partnership with the NBCUniversal Foundation, launched the Project Innovation grant challenge, providing eligible nonprofit organizations the opportunity to compete for $225,000 in grants. Nonprofits with innovative programs that address community needs can apply to one of four grant categories beginning on January 11, 2019 through February 15, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. EST. To learn more including how to apply, click here.
Grant categories:
• Next Generation Storytellers: Programs that empower the next generation of storytellers and utilize media to drive social impact.
• Culture of Inclusion: Programs that seek to build pathways for diverse and equitable communities.
• Youth Education: Programs that equip youth with the tools they need to succeed, including STEM/STEAM education.
• Community Engagement: Programs that enable individuals to engage and volunteer in their communities.
Nonprofits are invited to join a webinar on Tuesday, January 22 at 4 PM ET to learn more about Project Innovation 2019. Register here to attend the webinar.
In 2018, NBC 6 and Telemundo 51 awarded $225,000 to four deserving South Florida organizations. Dr. Stanley and Pearl Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County received $55,000 so they can use technology to increase volunteer participation and satisfaction. The Museum of Discovery and Science in Ft. Lauderdale received $50,000 to leverage technology to support STEM and environmental education. The Philip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami received $40,000 so that Miami Youth and Sea Level Rise can train at-risk youth in filmmaking, then partner them with youth from local neighborhoods to document impacts of climate change on Miami’s underserved communities. The Miami Foundation received $80,000 to reach a variety of community leaders to work towards building a sustainable and resilient city.
Presented in 11 markets throughout the country, including Miami, Project Innovation is offered by the NBCUniversal Foundation and NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations, a division of NBCUniversal. This year, NBC and Telemundo owned stations will present nearly $2.5 million in Project Innovation grants to eligible non-profits that are physically located in the participating markets and service each market, have an annual operating budget of more than $100,000, and are using innovation to inspire community solutions in any of the following four grant categories including the Next Generation Story Tellers, Culture of Inclusion, Youth Education and Community Engagement.
The NBCUniversal Foundation works to advance initiatives at the cross-section of societal needs and Comcast NBCUniversal’s priorities. The Foundation supports programs and organizations that strive to move communities forward. NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is owned by Comcast Corporation.
