Seattle Foundation announces Neighbor to Neighbor Funding in Washington
This funding supports grassroots organizations in South Seattle, White Center, Kent, and SeaTac/Tukwila that empower community members affected by poverty and racial disparities to engage, advocate, and create positive change.
The Neighbor to Neighbor Funding, offered by the Seattle Foundation, is designed to support grassroots initiatives that enhance the engagement, power, and influence of community members who are affected by poverty and racial disparities. This funding opportunity is particularly focused on efforts led by individuals from under-invested communities, including communities of color, Black, Indigenous, immigrant and refugee populations, as well as low-income communities. The grant amounts range from one thousand to ten thousand dollars, with a maximum of seven thousand five hundred dollars for specific projects. The application deadline for this funding is October 30, 2024. The primary purpose of the Neighbor to Neighbor Funding is to foster increased engagement, power, and influence within communities to achieve greater equity. The initiative aims to empower grassroots organizations to mobilize residents, support community priorities, and build strong networks among community members and funders. The funding is intended to strengthen community-initiated efforts and demonstrate effective strategies that lead to systemic change. Additionally, it seeks to amplify community voices to improve practices, programs, initiatives, and policies. Eligible applicants for this funding must meet several criteria. Organizations must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or be fiscally sponsored by a tax-exempt organization. They should be based in specific geographic areas, including South Seattle, White Center, Kent, or SeaTac/Tukwila. The mission and work of the applicant must clearly address economic and racial disparities, and the organization should generally have a small budget of under two hundred thousand dollars. Organizations that have previously received funding from Neighbor to Neighbor are welcome to reapply, provided they have submitted a final report for past funding. The funding can be utilized for various purposes, including building leadership among community members, mobilizing residents for advocacy and policy change, fostering trust and relationships within communities, and creating partnerships among groups and institutions. Examples of funded activities include training programs, community organizing, advocacy efforts, and coalition-building initiatives. The goal is to support projects that lead to increased engagement, connections, and influence within the community. When evaluating applications, the Seattle Foundation will consider several criteria. These include the applicant's community engagement, the soundness of the proposed plan, and the financial and human capacity to carry out the work. The foundation seeks to understand how well the organization is connected to the community it serves and whether the proposed work demonstrates clear goals and measurable outcomes. Additionally, the presence of adequate staff or volunteers and a strong board or steering committee will be assessed. The timeline for this funding opportunity includes a submission deadline of October 30, 2024. Organizations interested in applying should ensure they meet all eligibility requirements and prepare their applications accordingly. For further information, applicants can reach out to Aileen Balahadia at the Seattle Foundation via email or phone. This funding opportunity represents a significant chance for grassroots organizations to secure financial support for initiatives aimed at fostering equity and community empowerment.
Award Range
Not specified - $10,000
Total Program Funding
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Number of Awards
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Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Required in order to apply: Charitable status: Applicant organization must have 501 (c) (3) tax exempt status or be fiscally sponsored by another tax exempt organization. Based in the following geographic areas: Applicant organization must be led by communities in South Seattle, White Center, Kent, or SeaTac/Tukwila. South Seattle is defined as areas south of Interstate 90, west of Lake Washington, east of Puget Sound and north of Seattleโs southern border. White Center is defined as the unincorporated area between the cities of Burien and Seattle. Kent is defined by its designated city borders, as is SeaTac and Tukwila. Equity focus: Applicantโs mission and work must demonstrate a clear purpose to address economic and racial disparities. Small budget: Applicant must have a small budget, generally under $200K, and not have received significant grants or contracts. N2N is particularly interested in supporting organizations that have limited access to traditional sources of funding. Repeat funding: Prior N2N grantees are welcome to reapply. Grantees may only apply once a year and must have submitted a final report for past funding before applying again.
Geographic Eligibility
Kent, or SeaTac and Tukwila
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