Deadline: 17-Sep-21
Applications are now open to advances racial justice and equity in the outdoor and environmental movement.
Justice Outside shift resources to, build power with, and center the voices and leadership of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color because the health of current and future generations demands it.
They envision a just world where Black, Indigenous, and Communities of Color experience safety, health, and abundant joy through meaningful relationships with one another and the outdoors. They are thrilled to share with you their grantmaking program to help them achieve this mission and vision: Liberated Paths.
They aim to fund work that lies at the intersection of racial justice and the environment. This could include a number of organizations and programs, including recreation and experiential programs, conservation, climate, environmental advocacy work, cultural and ancestral practices and education, and much more.
Priorities
The Liberated Paths Grantmaking Program will prioritize:
- Organizations or projects led by and serving Black, Indigenous, and/or Communities of Color
- People and projects rooted within their communities, with the lived experiences they need to understand what approaches will work the best for their communities
- Organizations or projects with an annual budget of less than $1 million
- People or projects that have limited relationships with and/or funding streams from the larger philanthropic community
Funding Information
- Amount requested for year one (not to exceed $20,000) and amount requested for year two, if any, should funds be available (not to exceed $20,000).
Eligibility Criteria
Your work is eligible for funding if:
- You are working in one of these geographies: Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington and/or California.
- For work in Arizona and New Mexico: Your work is focused on the intersection of communities of color and the environment and/or outdoor recreation.
- For work on the Pacific Coast of Oregon, Washington and/or California: Your work is focused on the intersection of communities of color and the ocean, marine conservation, and/or the coast.
- For work located in greater Seattle, Washington; the greater Hood River area in Oregon; and in greater Portland, Oregon your work is focused on the intersection of communities of color and the environment and outdoor recreation.
- Note: You do not need to have a 501(c)(3)status or be fiscally sponsored to apply for a grant.
For more information, visit https://justiceoutside.org/grantmaking/liberated-paths-grantmaking-program/learn-more-about-how-to-apply-for-funding/
