Social Stability & Growth
The Grant Purpose Statement can be found here.
Application deadline – Friday, April 4, 2025 at 4:59 p.m. CST
The Challenge
Social networks may be smaller or weaker for low-income individuals because they lack family or other social connections to institutions, such as higher education, that are critical for upward mobility. In addition they may also have fewer connections to high-status individuals or institutions that can help provide valuable opportunities.
– The Role of Social Capital in Supporting Economic Mobility, US Dept. of Health & Human Services
The Challenge
Social networks may be smaller or weaker for low-income individuals because they lack family or other social connections to institutions, such as higher education, that are critical for upward mobility. In addition they may also have fewer connections to high-status individuals or institutions that can help provide valuable opportunities.
– The Role of Social Capital in Supporting Economic Mobility, US Dept. of Health & Human Services
For individuals, social capital is important because it is a source of power and influence that helps people to “get by” and “get ahead.” The adage: “It’s not just what you know, but who you know” relates to the powerful effects and importance of social capital.
– The Institute for Social Capital
For individuals, social capital is important because it is a source of power and influence that helps people to “get by” and “get ahead.” The adage: “It’s not just what you know, but who you know” relates to the powerful effects and importance of social capital.
– The Institute for Social Capital
The Pathway to Reaching Their Potential
Social Stability & Growth Grant Information Webinar & Office Hours
One-on-one time can be scheduled with our Community Impact Director, Margaret Stuckey, to discuss your application, ask questions or to determine if your program may be a fit.