The Webber Family and Bike & Build have established the Chris Webber Memorial Fellowship to support the efforts of a member of the greater Bike & Build community in his or her further involvement in affordable housing efforts.

The Fellowship is a one-time award of up to $5,000, and may be used to finance an individual’s participation in a project, supplement his or her income from regular employment or volunteer efforts, or involve the individual in any other traditional or non-traditional affordable housing project.  (Please note that the Fellowship will not fund an individual’s involvement in Bike & Build or similar fundraising events.)

Through the CWM Fellowship, the Webber Family and Bike & Build aim to:

-     Honor Chris’ dual role as a Bike & Build participant and staff member.  As a Bike & Build and Habitat Bicycle Challenge alum and a Bike & Build staff member, Chris had a special perspective on the program and a unique connection to its participants.  The CWM Fellowship is to be awarded to a member of the greater Bike & Build and HBC communities to recognize Chris's commitment to both programs.

-     Encourage members of the Bike & Build community to remain involved in affordable housing efforts.  Chris decision to join Bike & Build as Program Director demonstrated his commitment to continuing involvement in affordable housing efforts.  The award is intended to encourage similar participation in this spirit, by helping to fund individuals’ continued involvement in affordable housing projects.

-     Ensure that the fellowship will be awarded in perpetuity.  The CWM Fellowship will be a permanent, lasting tribute to Chris.  Funding decisions will be made to ensure long-term viability of the Fellowship.
 

Application Procedure

Prospective Fellows must submit an application form describing the proposed project and the need for funding.  Applications are considered at announced deadlines by a committee of trustees appointed by the Webber Family and Bike & Build.  Funding decisions will be made twice a year in the spring and fall.


Spring 2010 Deadlines:

Applications due March 1st, 2010.
Decisions made by April 15th, 2010.


Download CWM Fellowship Application [pdf, 48kb]