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Justice and Liberation Fund Grant is sponsored by Headwaters Foundation for Justice. This grant provides unrestricted operating support to Black-led organizations in Minnesota that address systemic injustices, aiming to strengthen the Black movement ecosystem by empowering community-led initiatives that advance equity and justice.
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Apply for a Justice & Liberation Fund Grant | Headwaters Foundation for Justice Apply for a Justice & Liberation Fund Grant Headwaters Foundation for Justice Apply for a Justice & Liberation Fund Grant Headwaters Foundation for Justice Justice & Liberation Fund Grant Justice & Liberation Fund grants advance and strengthen the Black movement ecosystem in Minnesota.
If you are looking for the Individual Support Fund for Black Minnesotans, click here. About the Justice & Liberation Fund The Justice & Liberation Fund is not currently accepting applications from organizations. We will update this page when the next grantmaking round begins The Justice & Liberation fund provides financial resources to Black-led groups working on the frontlines of justice .
Organizations selected for Justice and Liberation Fund (J&L Fund) grants will receive unrestricted, general operating support of $50,000 paid out over two years. These grants will advance and strengthen the Black movement ecosystem in Minnesota. The Justice & Liberation Fund operates on a bi-annual basis.
The decision-making process for this fund is done by a community-led grant review panel. The Justice & Liberation Fund is housed within the Black Radiance Network at Headwaters Foundation for Justice. The Black Radiance Network is a community-powered network, created by and for Black leaders who are reshaping our state.
Together with the Justice & Liberation fund, we’re investing in a future where justice, dignity, and self-determination for Black Minnesotans is centered. If you are looking for the Individual Support Fund for Black Minnesotans, click here. About the Justice & Liberation Fund The Justice & Liberation Fund is not currently accepting applications from organizations.
We will update this page when the next grantmaking round begins. The Justice & Liberation fund provides financial resources to Black-led groups working on the frontlines of justice . Organizations selected for Justice and Liberation Fund (J&L Fund) grants will receive unrestricted, general operating support of $50,000 paid out over two years.
These grants will advance and strengthen the Black movement ecosystem in Minnesota. The Justice & Liberation Fund operates on a bi-annual basis. The decision-making process for this fund is done by a community-led grant review panel.
The Justice & Liberation Fund is housed within the Black Radiance Network at Headwaters Foundation for Justice. The Black Radiance Network is a community-powered network, created by and for Black leaders who are reshaping our state. Together with the Justice & Liberation fund, we’re investing in a future where justice, dignity, and self-determination for Black Minnesotans is centered.
Organizations selected for the Justice and Liberation Fund grant will receive unrestricted , general operating grants of $50,000 paid out over two years, $25,000 per year Applications open on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. You must submit your organization’s application by 5 p. m.
CST on Thursday, February 13, 2025 via our Grant Portal . We will not consider late or incomplete applications. Refer to the 2025 Justice and Liberation Fund Grant packet for information about grant guidelines, criteria, and application questions.
There are two Justice & Liberation Fund information sessions where interested organizations can learn more about the grant and the application process. The information shared at both information sessions will be the same. Tuesday, January 28th 2025 from 12pm – 1pm Monday, February 10 th 2025 from 5pm – 6pm Please follow the links to RSVP for the information sessions.
The information sessions are hosted virtually on Zoom. Click here to watch a recording of the first information session. What kind of organizations are eligible for funding?
To be eligible for a Justice and Liberation Fund Grant, you must: Be a legally incorporated entity with 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) status or have a fiscal sponsor Be based in and carry out work in Minnesota Be substantively led by Black people Satisfy all prior Headwater Foundation for Justice (HFJ) reporting requirements Please note that eligible organizations may: Be a current or past Headwaters grantee partner Be either an emerging or established organization What kind of organizations are not eligible for funding?
The following types of organizations and activities are not eligible for this grant: Organizations that primarily provide direct services Organizations that are not Black-led Endowment funds or capital organizations Partisan organizations and efforts What do you mean by “substantively led by Black people”?
Our definition of Black-led is an organization that has a Black executive director, 51% of the base leadership is Black and is dedicated to serving and prioritizing Black Minnesotans. Applicants will be notified of final decisions in mid-May, 2025. Headwaters will publicly announce selected grantee partners sometime in summer 2025.
Organizations selected for funding can anticipate receiving the first installment of grant funds in June 2025, after grant agreements have been signed and submitted. We recommend that all applicants do the following: Take time to review the criteria, guidelines, and application questions well in advance of the deadline.
This will give you time to get all required documents together and to make sure your organization meets all eligibility and funding criteria Attend an Information Session to learn more and get answers to any specific questions you might have. Complete your application in the tone that is the best fit for your organization! Don’t try to write in “Headwaters language.
” Questions? Want more information? For general questions about the grant and eligibility, contact: Anitra Cottledge, Director of Programs at: anitra@headwatersfoundation.
org For questions about accessing and navigating the Grant Portal, contact: Robyn Browning, Grants Manager, at: robyn@headwatersfoundation.
org , or 612-400- 6266 Key Characteristics of Justice & Liberation Fund Grantee While the work and the visions for building change for Black Minnesotans will reflect diverse communities, tactics, and focus areas, J&L grantees will share the following characteristics: Base Leadership and Accountability Selected grantees will advance initiatives that are led by and for the Black community.
Selected grantees will drive meaningful and lasting change, organizations must address the root causes of systemic injustice. These root causes are deeply intertwined with other challenges and tackling them effectively requires a commitment to building collective power. Organizations must understand and address how root causes are enmeshed with broader systemic issues.
By identifying how our collective issues connect to foundational problems, organizations can create sustainable ecosystems for liberation, ensuring that their efforts lead to transformative, long-term change. A solid plan is necessary to outline an organization’s objectives. That plan must include measurable benchmarks, which are essential for accountability.
Once an organization has a documented plan, it can easily communicate expectations to the community, hold itself accountable, and allow others to hold them accountable too. Headwaters strives to be transparent about how J&L applications will be reviewed by the grantmaking committee. To learn more about the scoring process, check out our scoring criteria by clicking the link below.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Black-led organizations in Minnesota addressing systemic injustices. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Justice and Liberation Fund Grant is funded by Headwaters Foundation for Justice. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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