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Find similar grantsHBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative is sponsored by Southern Company Foundation. This initiative focuses on preparing and training future business and community leaders in sustainability. It seeks to equip HBCU talent with support, resources, and knowledge to ensure communities are socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable.
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Empowering HBCUs for a Sustainable Future: The Southern Company Foundation’s Sustainability Professorship $500,000 Grant – Morehouse College | Career Services and Development Share This: Share Empowering HBCUs for a Sustainable Future: The Southern Company Foundation’s Sustainability Professorship $500,000 Grant on Facebook Share Empowering HBCUs for a Sustainable Future: The Southern Company Foundation’s Sustainability Professorship $500,000 Grant on LinkedIn Share Empowering HBCUs for a Sustainable Future: The Southern Company Foundation’s Sustainability Professorship $500,000 Grant on X Empowering HBCUs for a Sustainable Future: The Southern Company Foundation’s Sustainability Professorship $500,000 Grant The HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative (HBCU SCI), in collaboration with the Southern Company Foundation, is proud to announce the Sustainability Professorship program.
This initiative aims to enhance the capacity of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to offer robust academic programs in environmental studies, climate change, sustainability, energy policy, economic development, urban planning, and related disciplines. The overarching goal is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and address economic and environmental challenges within their communities.
The Sustainability Professorship provides a unique opportunity for selected HBCUs within the Southern Company’s geographic footprint. Each chosen institution will receive a $500,000 grant, contingent upon raising an equivalent amount in matching funds.
This collaboration will establish a $1 million endowment at each participating university, generating approximately $50,000 annually to support the salary of a professor specializing in sustainability. To be considered for this transformative program, HBCUs must meet the following criteria: Geographic Location : Institutions must be situated in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, Tennessee, or Virginia.
Fundraising Commitment : Demonstrate the ability and commitment to raise $500,000 in matching funds. Application Submission : Complete and submit the application by March 25, 2025, at 11:59 PM local time. Interested HBCUs can access the application overview, instructions, and submission portal through the following links: View application Overview and Instructions Proposal Submission Deadline : March 25, 2025, by 11:59 PM local time.
Award Announcements : Scheduled for 2025. Grant Disbursement : Funds will be released upon verification of matching funds.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the Southern Company system's service footprint (Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Virginia). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500,000 (part of a $50 million initiative). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative is funded by Southern Company Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Mississippi, Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama, and Georgia. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
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