Frequently Asked Questions

Nation of Neighbors Frequently Asked Questions

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• Q. What is Nation of Neighbors and how can I participate?

  A.  Nation of Neighbors is designed to provide financial support to empower women.  Royal Neighbors is seeking nominations of determined women and those looking to empower women to rise above challenging circumstances, achieve their full potential and realize a sense of renewed personal growth.  Get involved!  Nominate yourself, or someone you know today. 

• Q. What are the eligibility requirements to nominate?

  A. You must be a member to nominate someone.  However, you do not have to be a member to receive an award.  Previous recipients are not eligible.  Nominator and Nominee must be 18 years or older.  Nomination must make a long-term impact on a woman's life.

• Q: Why is Royal Neighbors giving away money?

  A:  Royal Neighbors established the Nation of Neighbors Program as a tangible expression of neighbor-helping-neighbor.  This program is a vehicle through which Royal Neighbors can support, encourage, and give back to the community.  In the past three years, Nation of Neighbors has changed the lives of over 700 individuals and families. 

• Q. How much money can each recipient receive?

  A.  Recipients are selected by a panel of judges based on how the funds will empower women.  The award amounts may vary.  All decisions are final and are at the discretion of the judges.   

• Q: Does the nominee need to be female?

  A: No. You may nominate anyone who with financial assistance through the program, will empower a woman or women to rise above challenging circumstances, achieve her full potential, or realize a sense of renewed personal growth.

• Q. I know someone who could use some help, but I am concerned that she/he does not want others to know.

  A. We understand your concerns and want to assure you that only a small group of people will review the nominations for the judging process.  We will still award money to people who do not want their stories published.

• Q: May I nominate more than one individual or family?

   A: Only one nomination per member will be accepted.

• Q: Can the funds be used to support a non-profit organization that empowers women?

  A:  No. The Nation of Neighbors program is designed to give our members the opportunity to make a personal, direct impact on a woman's life. 

• Q: When is the nomination deadline?

  A:  All nomination forms must be received by September 30, at 5 p.m. central time.

• Q: How can I submit the nomination form?

   A:  Nomination forms must be submitted to Royal Neighbors of America:

  By Mail:  230 16th Street Rock Island, IL  61201

  By Fax: (309) 788-1439

  By Email:  fraternalservices@royalneighbors.org.