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Celebrating outstanding efforts that strengthen trust in communities across the United States.

Trust is the foundation of vibrant, resilient communities and a healthy civic life. Across the country, organizations are demonstrating the profound ways trust shapes our collective well-being—strengthening relationships between neighbors, building confidence in institutions, and enabling people to work together to solve shared challenges. These efforts are often rooted in the leadership and lived experience of those closest to the work.

Through the Trust in Practice Awards, the Alliance for Social Trust recognizes and supports collaborations among 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations advancing innovative approaches to building trust within and across communities. Awardees will join a national network of trust builders engaged in shared learning, storytelling, and celebration through the Alliance for Social Trust’s programs and the annual Trust in Practice Summit.

Selection Criteria

  • Each application must be submitted by a lead 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on behalf of a collaboration of at least two other 501(c)(3) nonprofit partners working together to implement a trust-building initiative.
  • Grants will be selected based on the impact of trust levels in a community, the strength and commitment of organizational leadership, execution capabilities and the potential to extend learnings. 
  • Selected organizations will be awarded a minimum of $100,000.

Guidelines & FAQs

The following Guidelines and FAQs  are designed to assist organizations in preparing their applications for the Trust in Practice Awards. This section outlines eligibility requirements, application components, and the selection process. It also provides answers to common questions regarding timelines, award use, and participation expectations for selected organizations. Applicants are encouraged to review this information carefully before submitting their materials.

Apply Now!

The Trust in Practice Awards are open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in and serving communities within the United States and U.S. territories. Applications are now open through Friday, January 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.

Apply Now for the Trust in Practice Awards.

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