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SPONSORS & PARTNERS
FBLA-PBL sponsors and partners provide many benefits and programs
for members and advisers, including educational programs, scholarships, and discount programs. Sponsors generously provide the cash
awards and trophies for the top winners of our National Leadership
Conference (NLC) competitive events program and other conference
activities. For a full list of all our current sponsors and partners, please
visit the FBLA-PBL website.

In addition, the following strategic partners provide resources, tools, and benefits to both you and your student members.

MARCH OF DIMES
The March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. The March of Dimes support moms throughout
their pregnancy, advocates for polices that prioritize their health, supports radical improvements to the care they receive
and pioneers research to find solutions to the biggest health threats to moms and babies. For over 45 years FBLA-PBL has
consistently ranked as the top March of Dimes youth fundraising partner, raising millions
of dollars for moms and babies.
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Prematurity Awareness Month
Celebrate World Prematurity Day on November 17 and throughout the entire month of
November by coloring your school Purple to End Prematurity! Every year, 15 million babies are born too soon worldwide and more than a million die before their first birthday.
Raise awareness and show your support by coloring your school Purple-the March of
Dimes color!
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March of Dimes Grants
All FBLA and PBL states and chapters are eligible to apply for a March of Dimes grant. Grants may not be used for equipment
purchases, they are designed to support programming or activities to enhance our partnership with the March of Dimes.
Program or activity grant proposals must be turned in by March 1, 2022. Grant recipients must attend the grant recipient
webinar and complete the grant fund reporting form.

Local chapters may receive grants up to $1,500. State chapters may apply for grants up to $3,000. Applications will be evaluated by a panel of judges and acknowledged at the National Leadership Conference.
Apply for grant here. Deadline to apply is January 15, 2021.
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March for Babies Fundraising Walks
Each spring over one million passionate walkers, in nearly 1,100 communities across the nation, walk to raise money for
the March of Dimes during the March for Babies. Taking part in the march is easy and worthwhile! To register your chapter,
visit www.marchforbabies.org/fbla-pbl

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Pick FBLA, PBL, or FBLA-ML
Find your FBLA, PBL or FBLA-ML chapter to narrow your choices. Choose your state in the drop-down menu.
If your chapter is not listed, visit marchforbabies.org and select "join a new team." Use your team type (FBLA,
PBL or FBLA-Middle Level) along with your school name in your team title.
Print and complete the March of Dimes Fundraising Report Form (deadline June 1).
Also stay tuned for the March of Dimes Kick off Webinar in January for more information.

The top 3 states in each FBLA and PBL-Collegiate division and Top 3 chapters in each FBLA-ML, FBLA, and PBL Collegiate
division will be recognized at the National Leadership Conference.
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