Unsung Heroes Grant
Cooperative Development Foundation
Who can apply
Who may apply: Preference will be given to individuals associated with or supported by cooperatives or cooperative organizations. Grants are only available for organizations in the United States.. Recipient obligation: The recipient must complete the research and present research materials and nomination packets in support of their nominee by September 14. The recipient will also advocate for their nominee before the Hall of Fame selection committee later in the year.. Applications due on February 2. Applicants will be notified of their status by February 15. If awarded, research and nomination packets are due on September 14.. In 2021, the CDF Board approved the addition of a process to honor as inductees into the Hall of Fame individuals who were members of groups that have been historically overlooked. Referred to as Unsung Heroes, the nominees selected through this process, no more than one per year, will be inducted alongside and with the same level of recognition as those selected through the traditional Hall of Fame process. To be eligible for consideration as an Unsung Hero:
About this opportunity
CDF’s Cooperative Education Fund will offer small grants to individuals interested in conducting research to identify and provide documentation for nominations of individuals from groups of people whose work and achievements in advancing cooperatives have gone unrecognized. Research will be used to nominate and advocate for the next Unsung Cooperative Hero. Researchers will be required to advocate for their nominee to the year’s Hall of Fame selection committee comprised of cooperative leaders from all sectors. If the nominee is chosen for induction into the Cooperative Hall of Fame, the researcher will receive a ticket to attend the ceremony. There will also be up to two tickets available for family members of the inductee. Who may apply: Preference will be given to individuals associated...