Honoring Those Who Serve Society’s Most Vulnerable.

The Pulte Family Charitable Foundation invites nonprofit organizations to apply for the Inspired By Their Stories Award, recognizing extraordinary service and measurable impact in four critical areas of human need. Organizations may submit an entry in only one (1) category:

  • Care for Others — including mental health, behavioral health, physical health, services for people with disabilities, veterans, youth, and other vulnerable populations
  • Education – including everything from K-12 education, afterschool programs, college, and trade and vocational training
  • Hunger & Thirst — providing access to food and efforts to improve access to clean drinking water
  • Shelter – providing housing to vulnerable populations

Organizations are asked to submit a story—up to 500 words—that captures the heart of their mission, the people they serve, and the outcomes they are achieving. Supporting images and/or a short video may be included to help bring each story to life.


Award Process & Timeline
  • March 31, 2026 — Submission deadline
  • April 27 – 30, 2026 — Five (5) finalists announced in each category on the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation’s official social media channels
  • April 27 – May 1, 2026 — Public engagement period (7 days)
  • May 16, 2026 — Award recipients announced
Public Engagement & Selection

Five (5) finalists will be selected in each category and featured on the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation’s official social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter).

The public is invited to engage with finalist stories by liking posts on these platforms during the seven-day engagement period. Public engagement results for each category will be provided to the Pulte Family to inform final award selections.

From the finalists in each category, one organization will be selected as the category winner. The overall Inspired By Their Stories Award recipient will be selected by a committee made up of members of the Pulte Family.

Awards
  • One Overall Inspired By Their Stories Award Winner: $25,000 charitable donation
  • Three additional category winners: $5,000 charitable donation each

View Official Rules