The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation National Grassroots Organizing Program supports small, constituent-led nonprofit organizations working for systemic change.
Applications are due by October 31, 2024. Two year general operating support grants are available for up $30,000 per year.
Eligibility
This grant is open to organizations:
- With a 501(c)3 nonprofit status or a fiscal agent
- Located in the United States and its territories, except Vermont (separate programs are available for organizations in Vermont)
- With an annual operating budget of less than $350,000
- That use grassroots campaigns as their primary strategy
Priority consideration will be given to organizations led by members of the BIPOC community addressing systemic oppression and the legacy of white supremacy.
Funding Limitations
This grant is intended to be used for general operating support.
Explicitly prohibited expenses include:
- Capital or endowment campaigns
- Research
- Fellowships or scholarships
- Political activities
- Religious activities
- Regranting
- Arts or media campaigns not a part of a grassroots campaign
Grassroots Organizing Strategies
The Foundation defines grassroots organizing as movements established from the bottom up, using the power of the people to take on the status quo. Activities may include:
- Constituent empowerment & decision-making
- Leadership development of constituents
- Community & ally outreach
- Mobilizing constituents & allies
- Coalition building
- Popular education
- Campaign development
- Non-violent direct action
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