Motorola Lincoln Grants

Type:
Foundations
Source:
Motorola Foundation and the Chicago History Museum
Program:
Motorola Lincoln Grants
Eligibility:
Individuals or organizations, including civic, educational and cultural organizations nationwide.
Purpose:
Motorola Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Motorola, will partner with the Chicago History Museum to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. Working in collaboration, the groups will identify projects developed by civic, educational and cultural organizations that actively engage the public in the lessons from Lincoln's life.

“Lincoln’s quest for education despite the most humble of origins reminds us all of our potential. His determination motivates us. His courage and leadership in the most difficult of times inspires us,” said Eileen Sweeney, director of Motorola Foundation. “Motorola is proud to fund programs that bring to life Lincoln’s powerful legacy of education and excellence.”

The $750,000 grant program will fund programs that focus on three themes:

Bringing History into the Future Motorola Lincoln Grants will support individuals or organizations using new technologies to educate students or their broader communities – particularly in civics, history, social studies -- or disciplines such as the fine arts. Preference will be given to those integrating lessons from Lincoln’s life.
Engaging in Current Events In recognition of Lincoln’s engagement of the public in shaping policy, Motorola Lincoln Grants will support programs engaging young people or community members in national and local public policy issues and providing creative forums and innovative tools to facilitate debate and dialogue in the online and physical worlds.
Leadership Skills Lincoln’s legacy as an agent of change will be honored with support of organizations that are creating change – of perceptions or actions -- in their communities with leadership programs for young people or the underserved that are based on collaboration, problem-solving and project management skills.


Name: N/A

Deadline: March 30, 2008

Maximum Award: Total all:$750,000

Number Of Awards: Multiple

Period: One year.

More Information:
Applicants must apply for spring grants by March 30, 2008. The fall application deadline is July 30, 2008.

To submit an application or for more information on the Lincoln grant program, please visit http://www.cybergrants.com/motorola/lincolngrant.

The main contact phone number for the Foundation is (847) 576-6200.

URL: http://www.cybergrants.com/pls/cybergrants/ao_login.login?x_gm_id=1505&x_proposal_type_id=10220