Verizon Foundation Grants
Proposals will be considered from eligible tax-exempt organizations in certain 501(c)(3) subsections as defined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Proposals will also be considered from elementary and secondary schools* (public and private) that are registered with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Proposals may also be considered from eligible tax-exempt organizations in the subsection 170(B)(1)(a)(i) - Church, provided that the proposal will benefit a large portion of a community without regard to religious affiliation and does not duplicate the work of other agencies in the community.
The Verizon Foundation has created a grant program to help schools and community agencies increase their literacy and education success, as well as achieve and sustain health and safety, specifically by teaching students how to avoid becoming abusers or victims of domestic violence.
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