THIS GRANT’S FOCUS: Community-based/Grassroots Change, Social/Environmental Justice, Inequity/Injustice
Deadline: Ongoing
“We believe those most impacted by inequity and injustice are in the best position to develop solutions. Our intent is to achieve a better future for all by providing support to community-based, grassroots organizations confronting social and environmental injustice. While our broad goals are to further social and environmental justice, our primary purpose is to support the local leadership and grassroots organizing activities of our grant partners rather than any specific issues the organizations are addressing. We are interested in supporting groups that are carrying out activities that build support and collective action to address impacts of inequity and injustice in their communities. We are guided by common principles of community organizing which we look for in proposals. In general these are:
- The organization is led by the people directly impacted by the issues the organization works on, and those people have clear decision-making power.
- A plan with clear goals to gain rights, win collective political power and create positive community change.
- An assessment of the problem being addressed and best tactics to employ.
- Outreach, networking, and ally gaining activities that build support and momentum.
- Educational activities and events that inform and motivate and build support.”
Funder: Ben and Jerry’s Foundation
Eligibility: “U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (or those with a fiscal agent who does) and an operating budget <$350,000 that use grassroots, collective-action organizing campaigns as the primary strategy for creating social change.”
Amount: Up to $30,000 (per year for 2 years)
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