Deadline: 8-Sep-22
The Rhode Island Foundation is seeking applications for the Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund Grants Program.
The fund will continue to honor the original focus of Bannister House and the Black Philanthropy Initiative by supporting the most pressing needs of Rhode Island's Black community.
The fund gives priority to equity, education, social justice, and economic empowerment of the Black community in three core areas:
- Grants to community-based organizations that strive to uplift low-income Black Rhode Islanders. The programs should target financial stability, economic empowerment, and structural inequities. Programs can also support and promote the history and achievements of Blacks in Rhode Island and preserve the culture of the Black community. Priority will be given to organizations that primarily serve the Black community and are Black led.
- Grants to Black, community-based organizations that provide youth development and mentoring opportunities to Black youth. The programs should target educational success, avoidance of risk behaviors, and empowerment to make positive decisions and achieve higher aspirations. Youth should be supported in growth and engagement in productive interpersonal relationships to positively impact the Black community. Priority will be given to organizations that primarily serve the Black community and are Black led.
- Scholarship assistance for Black students who are pursuing or advancing a career in healthcare.
Criteria
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A complete application package includes:
- Completed application form, submitted through the online system;
- Completed budget form, also submitted through the online system;
- A proposal narrative, found within the application;
- A current list of the applying organization's board of directors attached to the application;
- A scope of work (this applies only to organizations requesting funding for consultant services).
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For more information, visit https://rifoundation.org/grant/black-philanthropy-bannister-fund-grants