World of Children, Inc. -- World of Children Awards

The World of Children Inc. is accepting nominations for its World of Children Awards Program to support projects improving children’s ability to be safe, learn, and grow (Humanitarian Award), promoting children’s health (Health Award), or enabling youth to help other children (Founder’s Award for Youth).

Award amounts are up to $100,000 for each of the adult award categories (one Humanitarian Award and one Health Award), and up to $25,000 for each of the youth awards (two Founder’s Awards for Youth). Eligible nominees have an existing nonprofit organization in good standing who can receive the award. Adult nominees are individuals age 21 years or older who have been conducting their service work for at least 10 years in the social services, education, or humanitarian fields (Humanitarian Award) or health, medicine, or science fields (Health award). Youth nominees are individuals under 21 years.

Deadline: April 30, 2008 (Nominations)

Please Note:  The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (CHHCS) does not administer this funding opportunity.

Contact the World of Children, Inc. award program directly for complete program information and application guidelines:
http://www.worldofchildren.org/Awards.htm.