The Shirley Raines Legacy Grant
One Woman Started a
Movement
Now we support the people carrying it forward. $1,000 each to five people, every quarter.
The purpose of these grants is to strengthen grassroots efforts that align with the charitable mission of Beauty 2 The Streetz by providing unrestricted financial support that recipients may use to further their charitable work.
No nonprofit or 501(c)(3) status required.
In memory of
Ms. Shirley Raines
Keep the mission moving forward.
Applications for this cycle are closed. Recipients will be announced September 30.
The grant runs every quarter. Sign up and we'll email you the moment the next round opens.
Real people.
Real work.
Real impact.
Open to individuals and small organizations actively serving people experiencing homelessness in the United States.
- No formal organization required
- No nonprofit status required
- No large following required
- Just meaningful work in your community
- 01
Register or Nominate
Aug 15 to Sep 1. Submit yourself or nominate someone else through the nomination portal.
- 02
Round 1 · Committee Vote
Sep 2 to 15. The selection committee, made up of Beauty 2 The Streetz employees, board members, and community partners, reviews every nomination.
- 03
Round 2 · Final Review
Sep 16 to 29. The committee takes a closer look at the strongest nominations and scores each one.
- 04
Recipients Selected
Sep 30. Beauty 2 The Streetz selects up to five recipients, who each receive a $1,000 grant.
Beauty 2 The Streetz reserves the right to modify program guidelines, verify information, decline to award any grant, award fewer than five grants, cancel or postpone the program, and request additional documentation. No nomination or application creates any entitlement to funding.
Come as
you are
A short form. A few details about your work. That's it.
- 01Basic contact information
- 02City and state
- 03A description of the work being done
- 04Photos or a short video
- 05Social media or website links, when available
Mark the calendar
Registration opens Aug 15 and recipients are announced Sep 30. Follow @beauty2thestreetz.
Registration Opens
Aug 15
Registration Closes
Sep 1
Committee review
Sep 2 to 15
Final review begins
Sep 16
Final scoring
Sep 16 to 29
Recipients Announced
Sep 30
Beauty 2 The Streetz is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All grant awards are made solely at the discretion of Beauty 2 The Streetz to further its charitable mission. The organization reserves full authority over all grantmaking decisions.
Ms. Shirley showed
the world what one person
could start
Somebody in your community is already carrying it. Registration opens August 15. Get on the list so you're ready the moment it does.
Program Terms
Beauty 2 The Streetz is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All grant awards are made solely at the discretion of Beauty 2 The Streetz to further its charitable mission. The organization reserves full authority over all grantmaking decisions.
The purpose of these grants is to strengthen grassroots efforts that align with the charitable mission of Beauty 2 The Streetz by providing unrestricted financial support that recipients may use to further their charitable work.
Beauty 2 The Streetz reserves the right to:
- Modify program guidelines
- Verify information
- Decline to award any grant
- Award fewer than five grants
- Cancel or postpone the program
- Request additional documentation
No nomination or application creates any entitlement to funding.