Each year, five nonprofits are selected to receive the $100,000 ‘no strings attached’ Brooklyn Org Spark Prize.

Founded in 2016, the Brooklyn Org Spark Prize has since awarded over $5.4 million. The Prize is named for and informed by our mission to spark change for a fair and just Brooklyn. Winners and finalists are selected annually by the Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Committee, a distinguished group of 30 Brooklynites, to receive the $100,000 prize based upon three primary criteria:

• Born in Brooklyn: Organizations that have a deep history in Brooklyn and a continued commitment to serving the borough.

• Commitment to Equity: Organizations that address systemic challenges and advance racial and social justice for all Brooklynites.

• Vision for Future: Organizations that have a strong vision for the future of their work in Brooklyn and beyond.

Twenty finalists for the Brooklyn Org Spark Prize also receive up to $5,000 in matching funds through our Brooklyn Gives campaign to encourage local donors to support their work.

Please join us for this webinar to review our Spark application process, and have a chance to ask our team questions as part of a Q&A. If you already have questions, you can submit them below when you RSVP.