In celebration of Black History Month, the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism will host the annual Black History Month Leadership & Service Awards–in coordination with the Banneker-Douglass Museum, the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture, and the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism.
Donor Name: Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism
State: Maryland
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Award
Deadline: 01/31/2023
Details:
Black History Month is a part of a living, breathing legacy of the significant contributions of Black leaders and volunteers in American history.
This program recognizes Maryland-based, African American and diaspora-founded organizations or individuals that has demonstrated commitment and dedication to Maryland through significant and direct volunteer service. The Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism is looking forward to recognizing and honoring Marylanders who continue to rise up and lead Maryland through service.
Eligibility Criteria
Any Maryland-based, African American & Diaspora-founded organization, individuals, or group of volunteers that has demonstrated commitment and dedication to Maryland through significant and direct volunteer service can be nominated. The nominee’s volunteer service must occur in Maryland and must be for the direct benefit of Maryland citizens and/or the environment.
- The volunteer service must not be provided for the sole benefit of a for-profit business.
- Activities relating to political advocacy do not qualify for this award.
- Self nominations by the organization or group, or nomination of family members/spouses will not be accepted.
- No more than three nominations will be accepted from any individual nominator.
- If a nominator submits multiple submissions for the same organization or group, only the most complete and/or most recent nomination will be accepted.
- Past recipients of the Black History Month Community Leaders Awards/Leadership & Service Awards are not eligible to receive an award again.
For more information, visit Black History Month Leadership & Service Awards.