Other Initiatives Grants Descriptions
BoardSource
Washington, DC | $50,000
For BoardSource's general operations, supporting its goal to make nonprofit board leadership resources accessible to organizations of all sizes and create a sustainable model for board leadership support.
Citizen Engagement Lab Education Fund
Berkeley, CA | $50,000
Support for the efforts of CultureStrike, an online magazine, to build the leadership and influence of artists working for migrant rights in order to shift sentiments about immigration and increase public will for reform.
Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA | $100,000
To continue to strengthen collaboration between local and national efforts to advance innovative policies and mechanisms for comprehensive coastal restoration and community protection efforts in coastal Louisiana.
Committee for a Better New Orleans
New Orleans, LA | $60,000
To continue development of the New Orleans Citizen Participation Program including training, materials, capacity-building activities, and pilot programs.
Demos: A Network for Ideas & Actions
New York, NY | $200,000
To support Demos' “Beyond GDP” project to promote alternative economic measures of progress in federal and state governance and their application in policy development.
Efforts of Grace, Inc.
New Orleans, LA | $40,000
To support Efforts of Grace/Ashé Cultural Arts Center, including events, performance and artist commissions and support for Side by Side, a program to foster economic development for New Orleans artists and culture bearers.
Enterprise Community Partners-New York
New York, NY | $25,000
To support community engagement in the design of the Arverne East development in Far Rockaway, NY.
Foundation for Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA | $25,000
To strengthen local economies in Louisiana, particularly those in vulnerable communities, while preserving the existing cultural fabric and expanding opportunities for culture bearers.
Good Work Network
New Orleans, LA | $40,000
Continued development of the Business Bridges (now ConnectWorks) program to connect small businesses owned by people of color to contracting opportunities with larger firms.
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
Washington, DC | $45,000 (24 months)
General operating support.