Racial Justice and Equity Fund applications now open
(WIVT/WBGH) – A program that started in 2020 in response to the death of George Floyd is taking grant applications for programs that focus on marginalized communities.
The Community Foundation of South Central New York, is encouraging organizations to apply to receive a grant through its Racial Justice and Equity Fund.
The fund was created in 2020, and since then, has approved around 14 grants for $135,000.
The applications are reviewed in the summertime. The minimum award is $500 and the max is $10,000.
The executive director, Tina Barber, says especially with the federal government disbanding DEI, supporting at the local level is more important than ever.
'Some of the projects that we've funded over the years have included access to capital for folks that want to start businesses, economic and business development. Any project or program that either expands capacity or offers an original opportunity. To help these folks be able to realize their dreams,' said Barber.
Some of the organizations that have received funding in the past is the North of Main Community Center, the NAACP, and CARES.
You can visit DonorsWhoCare.org to apply for a grant, or to donate to the program.
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