Martin Richard Foundation
Building Bridges, Building Leaders
Grants for youth-led service
We believe that young people thrive—and neighborhoods do too!—when they are empowered to go beyond their comfort zone and are given the opportunity to tackle big challenges through community service. The Martin Richard Foundation expresses its belief in young leaders by providing up to 30 grants per year for youth-led service projects.
Our Bridge Builder Campaign is a chance for young people, classrooms and neighborhood groups to demonstrate peace, justice and kindness by putting their creative ideas and social entrepreneurial skills to work for positive change.
ARE YOU READY TO LEAD?
Bridge Builder projects take many forms—from physical service projects to community awareness and mobilization campaigns. What every successful grant has in common is a young person who is ready to go beyond their comfort zone to generate change. Bridge Builders receive a minimum of $500 to help execute their community service project.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and should be submitted by an adult professional on behalf of the young people who will carry out the project. Selected Bridge Builders will be notified by email and funds will be released to the project supervisor. Projects must be completed within six months.