The Dana B. Robinson Grant
Our mission is simple:
Honoring Service. Empowering Futures. Supporting nonprofit leaders.
The Dana B. Robinson Grant was created in loving memory of Dana B. Robinson. Dana was devoted to education, mentorship, and leadership. Her life was rooted in faith, and uplifting others was one of her main priorities.
Dana strongly believed in meeting people where they are. She believed in education and access. Throughout her life, she worked hard to empower young people, especially those from minority and underserved communities. She led with humility, integrity, and love.
The purpose of this grant is to continue her legacy by supporting new non-profit leaders who are here to serve, but may lack the financial resources to launch their mission.
Grant Purpose
The Dana B. Robinson Grant offers $500 to help individuals who feel called to start a nonprofit, particularly those serving young minority children and needing financial support to move forward.
This grant was carefully designed to support people who might otherwise be unable to make a significant difference through charity work due to financial difficulties. In particular, it seeks to give previously underprivileged populations more opportunities to prosper.
Grant funds may be applied toward:
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Must have started a nonprofit organization within the last 12 months or be in the process of doing so
- Must have a mission that is focused on supporting, educating, or empowering young children
- Must demonstrate a financial need that includes an annual personal income of under $25,000.00
- Must have limited access to startup/organizational funding
- Must intend to use the grant specifically for website development or foundational digital support
- Must show a clear commitment to service and long-term impact on the community
This grant is reserved for early-stage nonprofit leaders who are doing important work with limited to no financial means.
Application Timeline
- Application Deadline: October (annually)
- Grant Award Date: November 26th, Dana’s birthday
Applications submitted by the October deadline will be carefully reviewed, and each year, one lucky recipient will be chosen and awarded the grant on November 26th. We look forward to seeing your submissions!
In Dana’s Honor
Dana Robinson believed in living her faith through her actions. She was a mentor, she served at her church, and she also believed in nurturing young minds and hearts.
She spent much of her time giving back to the community through her wisdom and her. Spirit. This grant is a testament to that. It reflects her spirit of compassion, purpose, and service.
As Dana often reminded those she loved, “Trust and believe that brighter days are on the horizon.”
Grant Details (Final)
- Grant Amount: $500
- Grant Type: Financial need–based
- Income: Total personal income per year under $25,000
- Application Deadline: October (annually)
- Award Date: November 26th
- Eligibility: Individuals starting a nonprofit serving young minority children
- Use of Funds: To build a website/foundational digital support
