The North Texas Community Foundation has launched the Fund to Advance Racial Equity (FARE).
Donor Name: North Texas Community Foundation
State: Texas
Cities: Fort Worth, Arlington
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/23/2022
Size of the Grant: $30,001 – $50,000
Details:
This fund provides grant funding for nonprofit organizations that are on the front lines addressing the issues of racism and inequity in their community. When they tackle the existing gaps in racial equity, their community can become a place where all their residents can learn, work, and further contribute to a healthy, thriving, and prosperous place to call home.
Priority Areas
Funds may be requested for projects, programs, staffing, or operations related to one or more of the following:
- Building Understanding between racially diverse groups to raise awareness of challenges and solutions.
- Promoting constructive dialogue or public awareness related to race;
- Expanding knowledge of root causes and systems contributing to racial inequity;
- Storytelling and other forms of artistic expression that give voice to the lived experience of those historically marginalized by race or that lift up their contributions to our community; or
- Advocacy that empowers the voices of people of color to advance systemic change related to racial equity.
- Supporting Community that advances diverse perspectives.
- Activate networks that provide opportunities for community leaders to engage decision-makers;
- Efforts that increase diverse representation in community leadership, such as programs to support diversifying nonprofit boards or civic participation; or
- Providing community-wide professional development that advances best practices and supports change efforts.
- Improving Neighborhood-Police Trust between residents and law enforcement to heal historic divides, bridge gaps, and develop new relationships.
- Engaging residents and police officers in shared activities to build understanding and trust;
- Providing actionable data for decision-makers regarding perception, policies, or practices related to law enforcement; or
- Other activities that support equitable policing.
Funding Information
The Grant Committee will consider awarding several grants in the range of $30,001 – $50,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- 501(c)(3) organizations located in Fort Worth or Arlington (or with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor).
- Municipal entities of the City of Fort Worth or the City of Arlington.
- Demonstrated commitment and active engagement in one or more of the Priority Areas.
- Funds must be expended by April 2023.
For more information, visit Fund to Advance Racial Equity.
