Deadline: 19-Mar-21
Rockland Trust is accepting applications for its Racial Equity Grant Program to combat racism and promote fairness, equity, and justice throughout their communities.
Funding Information
- Rockland Trust’s affiliated charitable foundations are now offering a Racial Equity Grant program, which will provide local nonprofits with funding ranging from $1,000 – $5,000 to support projects that advance racial equity within their organizations and communities.
Eligible Projects
Examples of eligible projects may include:
- Racial equity training at the Board and/or staff level;
- Education events to foster dialogue and understanding;
- Organizational policy review;
- Facilitated purchases of books and materials.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofits in good standing with the IRS are recognized as 501(c)(3) Public Charities.
- Must be headquartered, and operate in, at least one of the following areas: Barnstable County, MA; Bristol County, MA; Dukes County, MA; Middlesex County, MA; Nantucket County, MA; Norfolk County, MA; Plymouth County, MA; Suffolk County, MA; Worcester County, MA; and State of Rhode Island.
- Projects funded through this initiative must be completed within 12 months from the award date.
- Preference will be given to support projects that would not occur within the organization or community without external funding.
- Organizations that receive support from the affiliated Charitable Foundations are eligible to apply without impacting current or future applications for funding.
For more information, visit https://www.rocklandtrust.com/about-us/explore/racial-equity-2021-mini-grant-program