Social Justice Fund NW: Washington
/OVERVIEW: The Social Justice Fund NW supports social change and community organizing in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.
FUNDING AREAS: Social justice, social change, community organizing
IP TAKE: This is a very focused regional grantmaker and leader in local equity that has accessible grant opportunities, especially for those who serve communities of color.
PROFILE: Established in 1978, the Social Justice Fund NW is a grantmaking organization based in Seattle, Washington. The organization also has an office in Portland, Oregon. It was originally called A Territory Resource until 2005 and has a long history of supporting inclusive and anti-racist organizations that serve communities of color. The foundation is dedicated to "addressing the root causes of social, economic, and environmental inequities.” It funds local efforts for social change and community organizing.
The Social Justice Fund NW awards grants to community-based groups that are led by people who are directly affected by their organization’s social justice issues. Most grants are for general operating funds to give grantees greater flexibility. The grantmaker gives special consideration to groups that are committed to racial justice in communities of color. The majority of grants support urban groups, but the funder also invests in rural groups. The foundation awards giving project grants of $15,000 for one or two years to support grassroots groups fighting for justice and equality. It also provides rapid response grants of $2,000 for specific projects. Seed grants are for $4,000 and go towards general operating support for emerging groups.
Grants range between about $2,000 and $50,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining the past grantees page of the funder’s website. Grantmaking focuses on Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. Past local grantees include the WomenFirst Transition & Referral Center, Heartspark Press and Native Youth Leadership Alliance.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. It has an online portal system that is preferred but accepts applications by email and mail as well. The various opportunities each have their own application deadlines. Direct general questions to the staff at info@socialjusticefund.org or 206-624-4081.
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