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George and Gladys Dunlap Cooperative Leadership Award Program

The Nationwide Foundation’s George and Gladys Dunlap Cooperative Leadership Award Program began in 1994 with a $1.2 million bequest from the Dunlap family. The late Mr. Dunlap, former General Chairman and Chief Executive of Nationwide Insurance, was a strong proponent of the cooperative movement.

Initially developed to recognize outstanding projects that promote cooperatives as a way of doing business, the program has awarded more than $800,000 in grants.

The Nationwide Foundation continues to administer the program in honor of George and Gladys Dunlap.

An Expanded Mission

In 2007, the Nationwide Foundation Board of Trustees voted to expand the program to include projects that demonstrate leadership, innovation, and measurable results in promoting cooperatives as a way of doing business or educating the public about various aspects of agriculture.

Eligibility

Organizations that:

• Hold a current 501 (c ) (3) letter from the Internal Revenue Service or has a fiscal agent that holds a 501(c)(3) letter.
• Has primary principles of promoting cooperative business principles and enterprise; OR
• Has as its main purpose the support of agriculture and its viability as a business and economic resource.
  

Selection Criteria

Grants will be selected from projects that best demonstrate leadership, innovation, and measurable results in the area of:

• Promoting cooperatives as a way of doing business or increases the capacity and/or efficiency of existing cooperatives; OR
• Educating and informing the public about agriculture, such as its role as a business and economic resource.
  

Special consideration will be given to proposals that show collaboration with other entities and have a variety of funding sources.

Use of Grant Funds

Project related salaries, consultant fees, project related participants' travel, supplies and other administrative expenses. Grant funds may not be used for capital costs, including construction or renovation or to support ongoing operating expenses.

Application Deadline

Applications must be postmarked by August 17. Awards are announced by December 31.

How to Apply

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