[WardFive] Fwd: Grants Available for Changemakers of Color - Apply by Sept. 24

Not sure about this group or the source of funding, but this seemed like something folks might be interested in....

--Nolan

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Date: September 14, 2012 10:36:20 AM EDT
Subject:  Grants Available for Changemakers of Color - Apply by Sept. 24

(Want to help us spread the word? Download the PDF, or just the flyer image, or share it on Google Docs.) Grant Funding for Changemakers of Color in DC Apply by Sept. 24! Should Your Group Apply?  The Diverse City Fund gives out grants to fund volunteer-powered initiatives to create more justice in DC neighborhoods and communities of color, led by changemakers with little access to funding. Who Have We Funded?  The DC Fund has awarded $90,000 in grants to 45 organizations (in 2011 and 2012) who are convening a people of color LGBT summit, working to end the crib-to-prison pipeline, creating opportunities for single mothers, building economic power by organizing cooperative work environments, organizing for justice with transgender residents of DC, developing multigenerational urban farming programs, teaching about and producing grassroots media and helping youth create their own mobile apps. (And more!)  What Do You Need to Apply? Grant requests must be less than $5,000 For projects in communities of color in the District of Columbia Demonstrating little access to funding and a vision for social change What Don't You Need? prior 501c3 fiscal sponsorship (we'll help you get sponsored if you are awarded a grant)  Any experience applying for grants How To Apply by Sept. 24 - visit www.DiverseCityFund.org to download an application, submit it via email to info@diversecityfund.org.  Questions? Read our FAQ here. And attend our Grant Info Session Sept. 18, 6:30pm at 733 Euclid St NW (Note: enter via rear alley if you want to avoid several flights of stairs.) About the DC Fund Established in 2011 and completely volunteer-run, the Diverse City Fund works to nurture community leaders and grassroots projects which are acting to transform DC into a more just, vibrant place to live. Through our grantmaking, we identify, support, and connect people in communities of color who are engaged in change work. We support the development of community-level social change by funding projects that have less access to traditional funding sources.  Keep up with the Fund by following us on Facebook or Twitter or by going to diversecityfund.org and signing up for updates.

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