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Find similar grantsGrassroots Leadership Fund is sponsored by Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment, in partnership with the Kresge Foundation's Climate Resilient and Equitable Water Systems (CREWS) Initiative. This fund supports local activists and small groups addressing climate-driven urban flooding in low-income, historically marginalized communities across the country.
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Grassroots Leadership Fund is funded by Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment, in partnership with the Kresge Foundation's Climate Resilient and Equitable Water Systems (CREWS) Initiative. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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