FAQ

We welcome applications from individuals, nonprofits, government agencies, and mission-driven for-profit entities. The Springboard Prize rewards transformational ideas originating from any sector. Current or past Aviv Foundation grantees are ineligible to apply.

Yes, the Springboard Prize is intended to positively impact the U.S. child welfare system and will be awarded only to applicants in the U.S. and its territories.

The first round applications can be accessed on the Application page by February 17, 2025 before 11:59pm Eastern Time. The application form will be available beginning on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Applications will be reviewed by the Springboard Prize’s Advisory Committee (members to be announced) and the Aviv Foundation team. We are looking for ideas that are innovative and achievable, and have the potential to make a meaningful impact. We especially welcome applications that serve those most affected by the child welfare system, including low-income, Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities. Additional details can be found on the Application page.

Four individuals or organizations will receive $400,000 to launch new, or expand existing, innovative, early-stage projects. Awardees are eligible for up to an additional $20,000 to be used for individual or organizational capacity building (e.g., coaching, evaluators, expert consultation) to help set the project up for future success. The Aviv Foundation will provide grant funding over two years, with the second year contingent on achieving agreed-upon benchmarks. Funds must be spent during the grant period. Please note that awarded funds may only be used for 501(c)(3) eligible activities. This means that funds typically may not be used for direct lobbying efforts, although other advocacy activities may be permitted.

We are acutely aware of the need for more funding in the child welfare community. While we will only be awarding funds to four finalists, we plan to promote promising applicants’ work to other potential funders and leaders in the child welfare field.

Yes, we welcome joint submissions. The application provides an opportunity to list partner organizations, but only one person can be listed as the primary point of contact. If applying with another individual or organization, please include this detail in the narrative of your application.

No. It is not the intention of the Springboard Prize to award funds that would be subsequently sub-granted to other organizations. However, applicants can apply in partnership with other organizations. We expect that all listed partners substantively contribute to achieving the project's goals.

Contact us at springboardprize@avivfoundation.org with any questions, and a member of our team will be in touch!