The courage project

celebrates and honors

everyday

acts of

bravery

The courage project

celebrates and honors

everyday

acts of

bravery

The courage project

celebrates and honors

everyday

acts of

bravery

New Awardees.

The latest slate of awardees has been announced.

Who we are.

The Courage Project is a bold initiative honoring everyday acts of bravery the quiet, often unseen acts of heroism that reflect the best of the American spirit and strengthen democracy at the community level.

The Courage Project is a national initiative investing in acts of courage and compassion that strengthen our communities and democracy.

Launched May 2025 with $5M

Launched May 2025 with $5M

Launched May 2025 with $5M

Backed by leading national foundations

Backed by leading national foundations

Backed by leading national foundations

Awards range from $10K - $50K

Awards range from $10K - $50K

Awards range from $10K - $50K

Honors community-building initiatives

Honors community-building initiatives

Honors community-building initiatives

Elevates civic changemakers

Elevates civic changemakers

Elevates civic changemakers

Our values.

Courage

Courage

Staying true to and standing up for what matters most, even when it feels difficult or uncertain

Compassion

Compassion

Recognizing others' struggles and responding with care and understanding

Community

Community

Building connections with neighbors and strangers from all walks of life

What is

courage.

why courage.

Courage drives communities forward. It turns everyday people into leaders, sparks connection across differences, and strengthens the foundations of a healthy democracy.

When people act with courage they strengthen the bonds that hold communities together and create lasting ripple effects of hope and possibility.

When people act with courage they strengthen the bonds that hold communities together and create lasting ripple effects of hope and possibility.

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Frequently asked questions.

Is there a deadline to submit nominations?

Is there a deadline to submit nominations?

Is there a deadline to submit nominations?

Is there a fee to submit a nomination?

Is there a fee to submit a nomination?

Is there a fee to submit a nomination?

Can one person or group nominate multiple individuals?

Can one person or group nominate multiple individuals?

Can one person or group nominate multiple individuals?

How does a “Pay It Forward” award work?

How does a “Pay It Forward” award work?

How does a “Pay It Forward” award work?

Are you also interested in the work of international nonprofits?

Are you also interested in the work of international nonprofits?

Are you also interested in the work of international nonprofits?

Who can submit a nomination to The Courage Project?

Who can submit a nomination to The Courage Project?

Who can submit a nomination to The Courage Project?

Does The Courage Project allow self-nominations?

Does The Courage Project allow self-nominations?

Does The Courage Project allow self-nominations?

Can I nominate an organization or individual for the work they do in their regular job?

Can I nominate an organization or individual for the work they do in their regular job?

Can I nominate an organization or individual for the work they do in their regular job?

What kind of grants does The Courage Project award and how?

What kind of grants does The Courage Project award and how?

What kind of grants does The Courage Project award and how?

Can I contribute to support The Courage Project?

Can I contribute to support The Courage Project?

Can I contribute to support The Courage Project?

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The Courage Project is fiscally sponsored by the Amalgamated Charitable Foundation.

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Copyright © 2022-2026 The Courage Project.
All Rights Reserved.

The Courage Project is fiscally sponsored by the Amalgamated Charitable Foundation.

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