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• The agency is a Georgia-specific agency or organization and has a 501 (c)(3) status, with an effective date prior to 06/30/2021.

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• The program/project for which the agency or organization seeks funding will improve the lives of women and/or children in one or more of the following areas:  health, education, economic independence, social well-being, and human rights.

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• The agency or organization will have at least three years of financial records and an annual operating budget of at least $500,000 for a minimum of the prior last three years.  (In-kind donations can be included).

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• The agency or organization will not have been awarded a Ribbons of Hope grant within the last five years.

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• The grant will be used for special projects or capital improvements that the organization can sustain after the grant allocation.

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• We do not provide funding for ongoing operating expenses, however a small limited portion of the grant application request may include administrative expenses directly related to the new program/project.

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• We do not provide funding for special events, comprehensive capital campaigns or micro-enterprise loans 

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• ​​Preference will be given to programs and projects that can be fully funded by the $100,000 grant and are not reliant on other sources of funding to be successful.

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• It is against the policy of Ribbons of Hope to contribute directly to private, tuition-based educational institutions, political entities, or religious institutions; however, programs affiliated with such organizations can be considered.

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