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Truist Foundation Inspire Awards

We’re collaborating with MIT Solve to kick off our third year of the Inspire Awards. Nonprofits from across the country are invited to pitch their solution to advance workers through career navigation and workforce development.

Meet the 2025 Truist Foundation Inspire Award finalists.

Each finalist was selected for their inspiring vision to advance workers through career navigation and workforce development. Their nonprofits have the potential to be revolutionary for workers around the country, creating the opportunity for new generations of people and communities to thrive. We’re so excited for you to meet them—we’re sure it won’t be the last you hear from them.

The celebration of success

Following the completion of the program, each of the finalists will present their unique solutions to Truist Foundation. During an exciting one-night-only event, finalists will have the opportunity to share their innovative idea with the community—and a live audience where we will announce the grant recipients.

Here are the grants for this challenge:

  • First place: $250,000
  • Second place: $150,000 
  • Runners-up: $25,000
  • Audience favorite: $75,000

Here’s a look at the timeline:

  • September 23, 2024: Challenge opens
  • January 8, 2025: Deadline for applicants to submit a solution
  • March 3 - 7, 2025: Semifinalists announced
  • March 26 & 27, 2025:  Semifinalists invited for interview session with Truist Foundation and advisory council members
  • April 7 2025: Finalists announced
  • May 2025 - November 2025: Finalist support program
  • October 23, 2025: Finalists invited for interview session with Truist Foundation and advisory council members
  • November 12, 2025: Pitch event for finalists and winner announcement. Save the date for the livestream!

 

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