Funding Categories Overview
Please review the below funding categories, then select the category which best applies to the projects your organization is working towards.
C4 Community Power Building - This
category supports organizations engaged in political campaigns to influence
public policy decisions. Activities include endorsing political candidates,
supporting ballot measures, lobbying legislators, and influencing policies.
Funding Criteria: Eligible organizations demonstrate an interest in launching a
C4 (501c4) or are exploring the potential for it. Priority is given to existing
grantees or organizations creating a C4 within priority communities,
geographies, or for transformative power-building
Civil Rights - This category supports
organizations countering civil rights violations by identifying instances of
harm and organizing action plans against them. Activities target unjust
policies, violence against marginalized groups, threats to democracy, and other
dangers. Funding Criteria: Eligible organizations must have clear strategies to
respond to civil rights violations and engage communities in taking action.
Priority is given to organizations advancing racial justice through systemic
changes.
Immigrant Justice - This category
supports organizations advocating for equal treatment regardless of immigration
status. Activities include legal strategies, policy demands, direct action, and
mutual aid to protect immigrant rights and address humanitarian crises. Funding
Criteria: Eligible organizations address issues such as safe working
conditions, fair wages, healthcare access, and protection from unjust
immigration enforcement. Priority is given to organizations working with
immigrant communities towards racial justice.
Voter and Civic Engagement - This
category supports organizations fostering conditions for community members to
engage in civic life and the democratic process. Activities include voter
registration, education, get-out-the-vote efforts, election protection, and
training for political participation. Funding Criteria: Eligible organizations
run programs to engage voters, educate communities, protect elections, and
train individuals for political leadership roles. Priority is given to
initiatives promoting racial justice and accountability.
Wealth and asset creation - This category
supports organizations and communities in building or acquiring assets for the
long-term well-being of the community. Activities include acquiring land,
property, or other assets that benefit current and future generations. Funding
Criteria: Eligible organizations engage in asset development through land acquisition,
building purchase, debt repayment, or space expansion in underserved areas.
Priority is given to projects promoting community ownership and visibility.
Youth and Student Organizing - This
category supports mobilization and empowerment of individuals under 30 to
address issues they prioritize. Activities include advocating for youth
priorities, building community power, providing civic engagement opportunities,
and offering leadership development. Funding Criteria: Eligible organizations
engage in youth organizing, leadership development, and community empowerment
activities. Priority is given to initiatives led by community-based
organizations with a focus on preparing future leaders for racial justice work.