National Grant Program

The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation is pleased to announce the National Grant Program to achieve a better future for all by providing support to community-based, grassroots organizations confronting social and environmental injustice. Donor Name: Ben & Jerry’s Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: All Time Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The broad goals are to further social and environmental justice, primary purpose is to support the local leadership and grassroots organizing activities of grant partners rather than any specific issues the organizations are addressing. They are interested in supporting groups that are carrying out activities that build support and collective action to address impacts of inequity and injustice in their communities. Funding Considerations The organization is led by the people directly impacted by the issues the organization works on, and those people have clear decision-making power. A plan with clear goals to gain rights, win collective political power and create positive community change. An assessment of the problem being addressed and best tactics to employ. Outreach, networking, and ally gaining activities that build support and momentum. Educational activities and events that inform and motivate and build support. Some grassroots organizing activities might include but are not limited to: Community & ally outreach Leadership development of constituents Constituent empowerment & decision-making Popular education Campaign development Mobilizing constituents & allies Coalition building Non-violent direct action (NVDA) Funding Information The National Grassroots Organizing Program (NGO) offers two-year unrestricted, general operating support grants of up to $30,000 per year, with an average grant size of $20,000 per year, to small (budgets under $350,000), constituent-led grassroots organizations throughout the United States and its territories. Eligibility Criteria Have an annual operating budget under $350,000 Use grassroots, collective-action organizing campaigns as the primary strategy for creating social change Be a non-profit with 501(c)3 status, or have a fiscal agent with this status Be U.S.-based and U.S.-focused For more information, visit Ben & Jerry’s Foundation.