WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM

While the Make It Your Own Awards grants were awarded in May 2008, the projects live on. Read more about the Top 100 projects, or see what made the MIYO Awards novel. This site has been archived to serve as a resource for anyone wishing to create a similar project in their community.

Profiles & Stories

The Final Four

Make It Your Own Top 4We started with nearly 5,000 applications. Now, we have the Final Four -- four inspiring individuals who are connecting with others in their communities to form solutions and take action. Read their stories, and get inspired!

Can Philanthropy Be Citizen-Centered?

Can Philanthropy Be Citizen-Centered?The author of the paper that inspired the Make It Your Own AwardsTM reconsiders this question in light of new philanthropic efforts that rely less on expert rule and more on the "real people." What else is new? Read more stories.

Putting Citizens at the Center

I am a good citizen iconA growing number of people believe getting citizens more involved in the civic life and health of their communities must begin with citizens themselves. Read more about this unique approach to civic engagement in Citizens at the Center by Cynthia Gibson.