The New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund
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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
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations led by Black, Latino, and/or Indigenous people in Massachusetts.
Award amounts are not stated. Historically, awards have been under $150,000.
A link to the online application is available on the program website.
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