Emerging Opportunities Interest Form

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Welcome to our online Emerging Opportunities funding interest form!


We have a number of opportunities for additional funding that are open to existing grantees. We'd like to first learn more about how your organization would fit into this fund. This is not a grant application. This form will help us gather information to learn what focus areas your organization is working towards. We will use this information to determine what organizations will be invited to apply for grant funding.


Deadline: August 27, 2024 5:00pm

To be considered for the Fall funding cycle, please submit by the above date.


Process

After submitting this form you can expect to hear from Inatai Foundation staff about next steps in October.  If you are not selected to apply for funding you may be eligible to resubmit a new grant inquiry form during the next funding cycle.


Eligibility 

Please note that only existing Inatai Foundation grantees are eligible for consideration, and by completing this form you certify your organization is eligible to apply.  Organizations currently funded through Emerging Opportunities are not eligible to apply until the completion of their existing grant. We will review  only one submission per organization.


Accessibility

Inatai Foundation is committed to making our grant application process as accessible as possible. If this web form does not work from you or if you prefer a different language, please contact us to discuss other options for submitting your application.


If you have questions about accessibility, this form, or the application process, our team is available to help! If you have any questions about this opportunity, please email us at grantsadmin@inatai.org.


Applicant Information

Please provide the information about the organization that is requesting support.


This will be the email where a copy of your application responses will go.


Please fill in this field if your organization uses a DBA or sometimes goes by another name, like an acronym.

If you are not sure about how your organization is legally organized, please contact us at grantsadmin@inatai.org before applying. For more information about how Inatai Foundation defines Fiscal Sponsorship, please refer to the Application Guidelines.
Organization Information

If you are fiscally sponsored, provide your fiscal sponsor's information in the next section.
Organization or Fiscally Sponsored Project Address




Fiscal Sponsor Information




Fiscal Sponsor Address





For fiscally-sponsored projects, please attach a copy of your fiscal-sponsorship agreement so that we can better understand how the host organization and the sponsored project share responsibilities for financial, legal, and program oversight.

Contact Information

We ask for the name and contact information of one primary contact, who we will send all follow up communications to. Please also provide contact information of a person who is authorized to sign legal documents (like grant agreements!) on behalf of your organization (e.g., Executive Director or President). 


If fiscally sponsored:  We ask for the name and contact information of one primary contact for your fiscally sponsored project, who we will send all follow up communications to. Please also provide contact information of a person representing your fiscal sponsor who is authorized to sign legal documents (like grant agreements!) on behalf of your organization.
Primary Contact Information





Authorized Signer






Website & Social Media Information





Funding Focus Questions

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.



In a few sentences, please describe how your work is aligned with the priorities of this funding category? 1000 characters with spaces

Please describe some of the goals you hope to achieve if you receive this funding. 1000 characters with spaces

Does your organization plan on participating in any activities related to the upcoming elections in 2024-2025? If so, please describe briefly. 1000 characters

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