NAILBA Charitable Foundation: Grants for Diseases

OVERVIEW: The NAILBA Charitable Foundation supports a range of organizations involved in health, mental health and education with a strong focus on at-risk populations.

IP TAKE: NAILBA takes a broad approach to its disease-related grantmaking. It likes to support small local organizations working with at-risk groups with grants of up to $20,000. NAILBA posts information about its annual application program on its website.  

PROFILE: The NAILBA Charitable Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the National Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies. The foundation seeks to "encourage volunteerism among NAILBA members and provide grant funds to worthy charitable organizations that serve to enhance the quality of life for those less fortunate, with a special emphasis on children." Preferring a broad approach, NAILBA does not name specific grantmaking priorities. In the past, however, it has invested in diseases, youth, education and various cancers, among other concerns. 

NAILBA's grantmaking for diseases prioritizes children’s health and wellness. Past grantees include the Children’s Cancer Network, Alexander Leigh Center for Autism and the Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments.

Grant amounts typically range from $5,000 to $20,000 and are generally supported by a local NAILBA affiliate.  To learn more about the types of organizations supported by NAILBA, explore its grants recipients page. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications, due by July 14. Grantseekers should keep a close watch on the foundation’s website to stay abreast of upcoming deadlines and other important dates.

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