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Organization
Eligibility & Requirements
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Organization must be a 501(c)(3) and not a private foundation
(that is, a public charity) as defined under Section 509(a), or a governmental
agency. Applicants may not, however, be "supporting organizations"
described in section 509(a)(3). The organization must be based in
Meridian and/or Lauderdale County, MS.
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Because the program is to help
introduce students to the nonprofit sector outside of academia and religious
organizations, no grants will
be given to schools, colleges, universities or churches.
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Organizations can apply for funding to hire only one
student.
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Organizations are eligible to apply if they have previously
received funding or currently seeking funding from The Riley Foundation for
other projects.
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Organizations awarded a grant for this program will:
a) be required to submit a final financial and evaluation report on or before
August 31. b) recruit and hire student.
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Students are required to attend a luncheon at The Riley
Foundation the first Tuesday in June and the second Tuesday in July.
If awarded:
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Organizations awarded a grant for this program will:
a) be required to submit a final financial and evaluation report on or before
August 31. b) recruit and hire student.
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Students are required to attend a luncheon at The Riley
Foundation the first Tuesday in June and the second Tuesday in July.
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
Undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled in any college
or university provided:
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they have not been previously employed with the applying organization;
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they have no relatives on organization's staff
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student
plans to return to school in the fall
Students from Mississippi
who are attending a college or university in another state are eligible
to apply.
About
the Program Grant Recipients
Application
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