THE NBCUNIVERSAL FOUNDATION & THE NBC OWNED TELEVISION STATIONS LAUNCH NEW PROGRAM, 21ST CENTURY SOLUTIONS

Today it was announced that the NBCUniversal Foundation will partner with the NBC Owned Television Stations on a new initiative called 21st Century Solutions. This new signature program will enable non-profits to compete for a total of $1.2M for their new and innovative programs in the ten local communities served by the NBC owned stations.

The program is looking for high-impact, innovative programs in the areas of Arts and Media, Community Development, Civic Engagement, Education, Environment, Jobs and Economic Empowerment, and Technology and Innovation.

The funding will come from the NBCUniversal Foundation while the ten stations will help promote the program and create a dialog about local social entrepreneurship as well as the impact on their city. Qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations wishing to compete in the grant challenge can review the eligibility criteria and complete applications on the NBC stations’ websites in the ten cities:

Bay Area: www.nbcbayarea.com
Chicago: www.nbcchicago.com
Connecticut: www.nbcconnecticut.com
Dallas-Fort Worth: www.nbcdfw.com
Los Angeles: www.nbclosangeles.com
Miami: www.nbcmiami.com
New York: www.nbcnewyork.com
Philadelphia: www.nbcphiladelphia.com
San Diego: www.nbcsandiego.com
Washington, DC: www.nbcwashington.com

One local organization and two runners-up will be awarded grants in each city. Through this competitive grant process, the program aims to help communities identify opportunities for positive change and support nonprofits that are putting new ideas into action.

Applications must be received by August 15th and winners will be announced this fall.

To get an overview of the program and to learn more about how it will affect each of the ten local markets click here:

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