Femi’s HeartSpark Award
Mission Statement: The Femi's Heart Foundation's HeartSpark Award exists to uplift and encourage small, grassroots nonprofit organizations with annual revenues under $50,000.
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The Femi’s HeartSpark Award exists to uplift and encourage small, grassroots nonprofit organizations with annual revenues under $50,000 by providing unexpected, catalytic micro-grants that affirm their work, strengthen their impact, and inspire continued service to their communities.
We envision a thriving ecosystem of small, under-resourced grassroots nonprofits that feel seen, valued, and supported—where even the smallest spark of funding ignites lasting community transformation.
Core Values
● Hope: Small acts can spark big change
● Dignity: Every organization deserves to feel seen and valued
● Trust:We believe in the integrity of grassroots leaders
● Joy: Giving should be celebratory and uplifting
● Impact: Even modest funding can create meaningful outcomes
Grant Focus Areas
Organizations must align with at least one of the following:
- Health (cardio care, research, education, mental health, medical outreach, blood drives, wellness)
- Hope & Healing (grief support, trauma care, community restoration)
- Education (youth development, tutoring, life skills, school support)
- Community Empowerment (underserved populations, women, children, families)
Purpose of the Award
The HeartSpark Award is designed to:
- Celebrate grassroots organizations doing meaningful work with limited resources
- Provide timely, surprise funding ($250–$500) during a live event or gathering
- Reinforce hope, dignity, and recognition within our communities
● Encourage story telling, accountability, and continued impact.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations must:
- Be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Have an annual operating budget under $50,000
- Serve the underserved and marginalized communities
- Be actively hosting or participating in a community event where the award can be presented
- Award Structure
- Grant Amount: $250 or $500
- Distribution Style: Surprise presentation during a live event
- Frequency: Annually (or multiple times per year, depending on funding)
- Reporting & Accountability
To keep the spirit of trust and impact alive, recipients are asked to share a simple follow-up:
Report Requirements:
- A short written summary(1–2paragraphs)describing how the funds were used
- At least1–3 photos or a short video(if available)
- A brief reflection on the impact (who benefited, what changed, what it meant)
Report Timeline:
- Initial Impact Report Due: 45 days after receiving funds
- Late Update: 3 months after receiving funds
- Annual Gala Recognition Timeline
To celebrate recipients and share impact stories:
- January–July: Surprise awards presented throughout the year
- June 30th: Final deadline for all recipient reports to be submitted
- July: Stories, photos, and highlights curated
● August 26(Annual Gramercy Gala):
- Public recognition of all recipients
- Selected impact stories shared
- Community celebration of grassroots excellence
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Mission Statement: The Femi's Heart Foundation's HeartSpark Award exists to uplift and encourage small, grassroots nonprofit organizations with annual revenues under $50,000. We provide unexpected, catalytic micro-grants that affirm their work, strengthen their impact, and inspire continued service to their communities, ultimately promoting mental health awareness and education.
Vision Statement:
We envision a thriving ecosystem of small, under-resourced grassroots nonprofits that feel seen, valued, and supported—where even the smallest spark of funding ignites lasting community transformation, providing hope and health to those in need.
Links from the original pages
- Nominate a nonprofit organization (Local page): https://forms.gle/6CddKKMS17YtbYvo7
- Nominate a nonprofit today (homepage): https://forms.gle/GH2oXJ1vr7PmAtkG8
