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REIMAGINING DISABILITIES
Approximately 16% of the global population is Disabled, yet inaccessibility remains a pervasive barrier to meaningful participation in employment and society for Disabled people.
That’s why this month, in partnership with @diversability and @making_space_, we are looking for TWO organizations advocating for and taking pride in their communities, with one specifically focused on autism acceptance and advocacy, and one supporting the broader Disability community.
This includes organizations supporting and advocating for people with both apparent and non-apparent disabilities, such as a physical disability, cognitive disability, mental health disability, chronic illness, blindness, deafness, neurodivergence, learning disability, etc.
Comment below to nominate organizations anywhere in the world that are advancing disability rights and access – whether they’re expanding services to those in need, advocating for inclusive policy, empowering Disabled leaders, or reimagining what an accessible world looks like.
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Community-based and grassroots organizations do incredible, life-changing work, often with scarce resources and little visibility. But how can funders like us find and support their work? That’s where the Elevate Prize GET LOUD Award comes in.
A first-of-its-kind, this award is driven entirely by public nominations on Instagram (that’s people like YOU!) based on a timely theme—no applications, no barriers.
GET LOUD is also designed to move funding quickly and efficiently to organizations around the world to ensure these remarkable changemakers get the support they deserve.
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PREVious WINNERS
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Ark Wellness Hub Uganda
Philly Thrive
Pawsability
This Ability Trust
Midwest Immigration Bond Fund
Project U First
Yaya Por Vida
Local Hearts Foundation
Joy Divine
One Love Community
Knit the Rainbow
Micronesia Climate Change Alliance
NDN Girls Bookclub
Black Girls Film Camp
Design FC
Mamas Del Rio
WAJAMAMA
Refugee Children Center
Black Mamas ATX
Foundation for Educational Equity and Development (FEED)
Common Ground First Nations
The Queer Muslim Project
Off-the-Grid Missions
Brown Bag Lady
My Tribe Rise
Heart Of Dinner
Hijas Del Campo
Restorative Justice for Africa Initiative
We Cancerve Movement
Give Your Best UK
Beyond the Bars
Start:Empowerment
Women Wage Peace
Women of the Sun
Empowr
East Side Riders Bike Club
Statefree
Asian Mental Health Project
DISABILITY EMPOWHER NETWORK
The Water Collaborative
Waterkeepers Iraq
Dignity for Divas
Mind&Melody
Fundza Literacy Trust
Invisible People
La Maraña
Beautiful Strength
Spill The Tea Cafe (STTC)
Transgender Education Network of Texas
We Count
Drawing Dreams Initiative
Touching Land
Chicago Votes
The Smile Trust
Native Conservancy
Yes We Can World Foundation
Generation Ratify
The LGBT+ Center Orlando, Inc.
Paterson Healing Collective
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Thank you to our dedicated partners who have helped the Elevate Prize GET LOUD Award grow into a powerful platform for change. From funding support to creative collaborations, your belief in bold voices and urgent ideas fuels this movement.
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READ MOREFAQS
How can you nominate an organization?
To nominate an organization, simply tag the organization below the “Nominations Open” post on the @elevateprize Instagram.
How are winners chosen?
The Elevate Prize team vets and reviews all nominated organizations based on their alignment with our decision-making criteria. This criteria includes how the organization aligns to the theme, their mission and programming, leadership, and impact potential.
How are monthly topics chosen?
Topics are chosen by the Elevate team, who take into account suggestions from our community, the time of year, current events, and trends we are seeing in the nonprofit field.
Who can nominate?
ANYONE can make a nomination for the Elevate Prize GET LOUD Award unless you work for The Elevate Prize Foundation (we think that would be a little too insider-y). Nominate an organization whose work you believe in, or nominate your OWN organization!
Who can be awarded the Elevate Prize GET LOUD Award?
This award is designed to uplift community-based organizations from anywhere in the world that have an annual revenue under 1 million dollars and are a certified 501c3 or public charity.
Does it help if my organization is nominated more than once?
Organizations can be nominated infinite times, but that won’t impact the selection process. We review everyone organization nominated, equally.
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