Community-Based Organizing and Movement Support Grant
GrantID: 13238
Grant Funding Amount Low: $1,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $20,000
Summary
This grant opportunity is intended to support community-driven efforts that promote equity, justice, and collective well-being. It focuses on resourcing grassroots work led by young people who are directly impacted by the issues they seek to change. The funding is designed to be accessible and flexible, particularly for groups that may face barriers when applying to more traditional funding programs.
Support is available to nonprofit organizations, fiscally sponsored projects, and informal or unincorporated community groups. Small businesses and individual applicants are not eligible. Funded groups are generally led by people under the age of 35 and reflect leadership from historically marginalized communities, including communities of color and gender-diverse populations. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a clear commitment to equity, inclusion, and community accountability in their work.
The funds may be used for a broad range of purposes tied to organizing and movement-building. This includes activities such as community organizing, leadership development, advocacy, coalition-building, public education, and rapid response to urgent social or political developments. The funding is intentionally unrestricted, allowing recipients to use resources for general operating needs, staffing, outreach, or other essential activities that help sustain and grow their work.
Awards vary in size depending on whether support is provided to a single group or to a collaborative effort involving multiple organizations. The grant structure allows for both short-term response efforts and longer-term organizing strategies. Funding is offered on a recurring basis, making it possible for groups to seek support as new needs or opportunities arise.
Eligible work may take place anywhere within the United States and its territories. Overall, this grant opportunity aims to strengthen community power, support timely and effective action, and help grassroots groups build lasting capacity to address gender justice and related social issues in their communities.
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