The United Way of Kaw Valley is accepting applications for the 2025 Racial Equity Community Building Grant, aimed at fostering a just, equitable, and inclusive community for residents of all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Donor Name: United Way of Kaw Valley (UWKV)
State: Kansas
County: Douglas County (KS)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/04/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The focus of this grant is to support projects that build community, leadership, and direct support for marginalized community groups.
Funding Information
Grant awards will be $5,000.00 or less.
Eligible Activities
The eligible activity categories for funding are Direct Supports, Advocacy, and Community Building.
- Direct Supports
- Activities that support and/or serve an individual, family, or group with a direct service need
- Advocacy
- Activities that aim to influence decisions within political, economic, and social institutions
- Community Building
- Activities directed toward the creation or enhancement of community, serving to develop community assets, social capital, and decrease isolation.
Priority Populations
Priority population for these funds are Black, Indigenous, People of Color living in Douglas County, KS, with a minimum of 75% of people served identifying as Black/African American, Indigenous/Native, Asian Pacific Islander, Chican/Latinx, Middle Eastern, and/or People of Color.
Priority will be given to projects that focus on the intersections of BIPOC identities, bringing those systemically pushed to the margins to the center of the project. These intersections may include:
- Socioeconomic status
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity
- Age
- Ability
- Immigration status
The highest priority will be given to projects focused on the intersections of racism and poverty.
Eligibility Criteria
- Funds will be invested in grassroots and/or community nonprofit organizations in Douglas County, KS with projects focused on increasing equity and opportunities for local BIPOC communities. These grants provide support for organizations or individuals whose work benefits people with low incomes, communities of color, and historically and/or systematically marginalized people. Collaborative efforts and coalitions are eligible to apply.
- Priority will be given to organizations who are:
- Led by Black, Indigenous, People of Color with organizational mission and goals focused on elevating and increasing equity for their communities.
- Leading efforts that include community -building with and for BIPOC communities.
- Not eligible for funding:
- Organizations with budgets over $500,000
- Organizations with less than 25% BIPOC executive leaders and board members
- Government programs
- Other foundations or grantmaking organizations
- Public, private, or charter schools
- College or university programs
- Businesses or business associations
- Organizations outside of the Douglas County, KS service area.
For more information, visit UWKV.
