Deadline: 15-Apr-22
The Legal Foundation of Washington (LFW) is currently seeking applications for its Race Equity Grants Program to advance racial justice in civil legal aid and builds power in communities most impacted by structural racism and oppression.
An advisory panel of community leaders who have lived experience with the legal aid system, poverty, and racism review grant applications and prioritize the projects that will be most impactful.
Goals
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Their goals are to:
- invest in communities most impacted by structural racism and oppression;
- support community- and client-centered approaches to civil legal aid;
- increase civil justice for communities of color;
- build and support anti-racist organizations and leadership; and
- center those most impacted in the decision-making process.
Funding Information
- Eight $40,000 grants, each with two-year terms.
- The grant term will start July 1, 2022, and will be for two years.
Eligibility Criteria
- Civil legal aid providers or organizations in partnership with civil legal aid providers are eligible to apply.
- Grant proposals can be for new or existing projects, including operational expenses, and must be focused on work in Washington State.
For more information, visit Legal Foundation of Washington.
For more information, visit https://legalfoundation.org/race-equity-grants/