Basic grants are $10,000 one-year grants awarded for general support or project-specific needs. This is the best entry point for general operating funds for new or emerging groups. Social Justice Fund NW awarded $190,000 in Basic Grants in 2007.
Read the full descriptions of our Basic Grants.
Organizations which receive 3-Year Capacity Building Grants are awarded $25,000 the first two years and $15,000 in the third year, with all funds devoted to the internal strengthening of the organization. Those who receive 3-Year Support Grants are awarded $15,000 a year for each of three years.
Read the Full Description of our Three-Year Grants.
In 2007, Social Justice Fund made $30,000 worth of grants to support a dozen groups with their organizational capacity in areas including technology, training, and equipment. We also made a special grant to Western States Center to help grassroots groups attend their annual CSTI training.
Read the full description of our 2007 Technical Assistance Grants.
Grants of up to $10,000 each to build the capacity of social justice organizations to use arts and cultural expression to achieve social change goals through partnerships with artists.
Read the full description of our 2007 Cultural Grants.