Nation of Neighbors

You can make a difference in your local community by nominating an individual who is making a difference in the lives of women and/or girls for this empowerment grant. See qualifying details below.

About the Program

Our signature women’s empowerment program, Nation of Neighbors℠, is an award and empowerment grant that annually recognizes individuals who are improving the lives of women and/or girls in their community with a new or expanded business, organization, program, or non-profit.

Nominated by Beneficial Members, agents, and Chapter Leaders, the recipients are leaders in their community and live the mission of Royal Neighbors.

Past recipients include:

Dr. Cynthia Chess who launched a monthly food distribution program
Kristy Alexander, founder of Apple Rose Beauty, who employs victims of sex trafficking
Katie Kirkhoff and Steffany Stoeffler who launched a non-profit to serve disadvantaged pregnant women
See past recipients from 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016

In 2020, $100,000 in grant money will be distributed through the Nation of Neighbors Program. More than $2 million has been awarded to grant recipients since the program began in 2007.

Nominations are accepted from one or more of the following qualifying members:

Beneficial Member (member who owns insurance or an annuity with Royal Neighbors)
A Chapter Leader of a Royal Neighbors Community Chapter
Agents who have sold at least one certificate within the last six months

Program Guidelines

Maximum of three nominations accepted from qualifying members each year
Qualifying members may self-nominate
Nominator and nominee must be 18 years or older
Nominations must include a detailed explanation of how funds will help empower women and/or girls
Information provided must be detailed, thorough, accurate, and complete
Royal Neighbors reserves the right to verify background and information provided
Recipients are responsible for any tax implications
Previous recipients are not eligible
Nominations have ended for 2020 and we will most likely reopen nominations for 2021 on March 1, 2021.

Living Proof Exhibit - Nation of Neighbors℠ - Royal Neighbors

Judging Process

Nominations will be reviewed by a panel of judges that may include members and non-members of Royal Neighbors. If one of the finalists, nominees may be asked to interview with the judges or program managers. Royal Neighbors reserves the right to make final decisions or resolve any tie-breakers.

Member programs are provided at the discretion of Royal Neighbors of America and are not available in all states. They are not part of any insurance or annuity contract and are not guaranteed. Insurance or annuity products should not be purchased for eligibility or maintenance of nonguaranteed membership programs. These products should only be purchased if they meet the financial needs of the applicant. Member programs are available at no extra cost.