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The New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund

This funding record is inactive. Please see the program website or contact the program sponsor to determine if this program is currently accepting applications or will open again in the future.

Sponsor
The New Commonwealth Fund
Deadlines
Jul 15, 2024
Purpose

The New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund provides grants to address systemic racism and racial inequality while fostering inclusion, representation, opportunity, and prosperity for Black, Latino, and Indigenous communities in Massachusetts.

Funding pillars include:

  • Health equity
  • Economic empowerment
  • Youth development
  • Policing and criminal justice reform
  • Identity and culture narrative

Grants will go to projects that are:

  • Strategic - Large scale multi-year support
  • Responsive - Smaller scale off-cycle support to address more immediate needs
  • Innovative - Special projects, funder coalitions, and collaborative projects between multiple organizations
Eligibility

Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations led by Black, Latino, and/or Indigenous people in Massachusetts.

Geographic coverage
Massachusetts
Amount of funding

Award amounts are not stated. Historically, awards have been under $150,000.

Application process

A link to the online application is available on the program website.

Tagged as
American Indian or Alaska Native · Black or African American · Children and youth · Community and economic development · Community engagement and volunteerism · Criminal justice system · Culture and cultural competency · Health disparities · Hispanic or Latino · Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander · Networking and collaboration · Racial and ethnic groups · Social determinants of health · Massachusetts



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