Deadline: 15-Nov-21
The Community Foundation for South Central New York is offering Racial Justice and Equity Fund to provide projects or programs that build community dialogue, increase the capacity of Black-led organizations supporting historically underserved communities, promote racial justice and equity, and counteract systemic racism, in the region served by the Foundation.
The Racial Justice and Equity Fund welcomes proposals from qualified non-profit 501c. 3 organizations that seek to provide projects or programs that build community dialogue, increase the capacity of Blackled organizations supporting historically underserved communities, promote racial justice and equity, and counteract systemic racism, in the region served by the Foundation.
Areas
The areas of support for which qualified organizations may apply are listed below.
- Program: Programs that address a specific, demonstrated community need.
- Capital: Proposals for property purchase, equipment purchase, facilities improvement, and capital campaigns. A minimum of 2 estimates must accompany a capital request.
- Operating Support: Proposals from established organizations (minimum of 10 years) that are in financial distress due to a reduction in traditional funding sources for operations (eg individual contributions, event revenue, federal / state / local budget reductions). They will also consider requests for short term assistance that will improve long-term sustainability.
- Capacity Building: Proposals that build organizational capacity.
- Economic and Community Development: Proposals that strengthen the community by strengthening the local economy and encourage local ownership and development of resources.
Funding Information
The minimum award will be $ 500 and the maximum award will be $ 10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Any 501(c)(3) where a grant will benefit significantly (but not necessarily exclusively) residents of the Foundation's service area: Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and/or Tioga counties.
- Certain local government agencies, municipalities and public-school systems within the Foundation's service area.
- Organizations requiring a 501(c)(3) as a fiscal sponsor may be eligible to apply.
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