Resist traces its history back to 1967 and the protest movement against the Vietnam War. In the past 56 years, they’ve grown into a movement of their own, supporting organizations fighting for justice and liberation in the United States.
Resist has awarded over $7 million in grant funds to more than 5,000 groups. They have four grant categories – General Support, Accessibility, Rapid Response, and Multi-Year. Award amounts vary by grant program. The remaining application deadlines for 2023 are September 1st and December 1st.
Eligibility
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be located in the United States
- Be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization or federally recognized Native American Tribal government or agency
- Have an annual operating budget of less than $150,000
- Be led by individuals who are experiencing systemic oppression
- Work against white and Christian supremacy, capitalism, gender and sexual oppression, and all forms of patriarchy
Grant Programs
General Support Grants
General Support Grants are available for up to $4,000 to fund the daily activities of organizations fighting injustice and oppression at the grassroots level. Groups may receive this award an unlimited number of times, but are only eligible once per 12 month period.
These funds can be spent at the applicant’s discretion, including for events and one time projects. However, the application should discuss how the funds will support the larger scale work being done.
Accessibility Grants
Accessibility Grants are intended to be used for making programs and events accessible to all. Up to $4,000 is available to be used in whatever way the applicant deems most important to achieve the goal of greater accessibility. Groups may receive this award an unlimited number of times, but are only eligible once per 12 month period.
Rapid Response Grants
Rapid Response Grants are available for just $1,000, but they typically are reviewed within one week of submission. This program is especially valuable for groups reacting to unforseen politcal events and opportunities.
Multi-Year Grants
Multi-Year Grants are only available to organizations who have previously received a General Support or Accessibility Grant twice in the past five years. These awards are for $4,000 a year for three years.
