Organizations which receive these 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.
The Chinook Tribe-Chinook Nation is dedicated to regaining federal recognition (lost during the Bush Administration) and to rebuilding a thriving Chinook community. Since 1950, this tribe has been working to support its dedicated and spirited Tribal Council. The Tribal Council is responsible for federal recognition, community development, and outreach efforts. Some of their efforts include food bank distributions, intertribal relations, and economic planning with local governments and business. A Capacity Building Grant would support fundraising staff and a comprehensive development plan for the struggle to regain federal recognition.
Sisters in Action for Power develops the leadership and organizing skills of low income young women and girls of color to promote racial, gender, and economic justice. Their model combines leadership development; action campaigns that change policies and transform community consciousness around issues; and Modeling the Vision to identify and implement tools and practices that reflect the organization’s vision for change. The organization has invested deeply in developing low-income young women and girls of color from the Northeast Portland community not only as activists, but also as organizational leaders. A Capacity Building Grant would strengthen and advance Sisters in Action for Power's grassroots leadership development, and support current leadership transitions.