Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 04/07/2026

This Privacy Policy explains what information the Breaking Barriers Grant collects, how it is used, and the choices applicants have regarding their data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and treating all applicant information with care, dignity, and respect.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate the grant program. Certain information is required in order to review applications, contact applicants, and issue grant awards.

Required information includes:

  • Name (needed for application review and for issuing checks to selected recipients)

  • Email address (needed for application confirmation and communication)

  • Responses to all application questions (needed to evaluate eligibility and determine award decisions)

Optional information may include:

  • Any documents or materials you choose to upload

  • Any additional details you voluntarily provide in your responses

Payment Information:
Payment details are processed securely by our payment provider. We do not store or have access to your full credit card number.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to:

  • Review and evaluate your application

  • Verify eligibility

  • Communicate with you about your application status

  • Process the application fee

  • Contact the selected recipient

  • Issue the grant award (including preparing and mailing a physical check)

  • Provide optional updates if you choose to receive them

We do not use your information for marketing unless you explicitly opt in.

3. Payment Information

Application fees are processed through a secure third‑party payment provider.
We do not store or access your full credit card number.

Your payment information is handled according to the provider’s security and privacy standards.

4. Email Communication

If you apply or contact us, we may send you:

  • Application confirmations

  • Follow‑up questions

  • Award notifications

  • Optional updates (only if you opt in)

You may unsubscribe from optional updates at any time.

5. How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain applicant information only for the duration of the grant cycle, unless:

  • You opt in to receive future updates, or

  • You become a grant recipient (in which case we retain only what is necessary for award documentation and record‑keeping)

After the cycle ends, non‑recipient application data is securely deleted.

6. Public Announcement of Winners

To maintain transparency, the Breaking Barriers Grant publicly confirms that a grant recipient was selected and the amount awarded.

Recipients are not required to share personal information.
Winners may choose how they wish to be acknowledged publicly, including:

  • Full name

  • Initials

  • An alias

  • Or complete anonymity

We will only share the information a recipient explicitly approves.

7. How We Protect Your Information

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

While no system can guarantee absolute security, we limit access to applicant information to only what is necessary for grant operations.

8. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.

We may share limited information only with:

  • Our secure payment processor (for fee processing)

  • Service providers necessary to operate the website

These parties are required to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide.

We do not share applicant information with advertisers, data brokers, or unrelated third parties.

9. Your Choices

You may:

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data after the grant cycle

  • Opt out of future email updates at any time

To make a request, contact us at contact@breakingbarriersgrant.com.

10. Children’s Privacy

This site is not intended for individuals under 18.
We do not knowingly collect information from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent version. Continued use of the site means you accept any changes.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
contact@breakingbarriersgrant.com