The North Star Fund is now accepting applications for its 2023 Hudson Valley Organizing Spring Grants.
Donor Name: North Star Fund
States: New York
County: Selected Counties
City: New York City
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/14/2023
Size of the Grant: $20,000
Details:
Purpose
These grants provide long-term support to grassroots groups in the Hudson Valley of New York. Their grantees are engaged in the strategy of grassroots organizing, the process of building power by galvanizing the collective leadership of those directly impacted by injustice, particularly low-income communities and communities of color. In the face of systemic oppression caused by racism and capitalism, these organizations are developing and pursuing a long-term vision of systemic change.
Funding Information
Grant Amount: $20,000
General Eligibility
Organizations funded by North Star Fund must also meet these criteria:
- Must Be in New York City and/or the Hudson Valley
- Must be a current grantee under any of the following funds: Hudson Valley, Let Us Breathe and New York City.
- Builds community power in at least one of the five boroughs of New York City, or in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia, Greene, Delaware, Rensselaer, Albany and Schoharie counties. Grantees must be located either in NYC or within at least one of these counties, but do not need to work in all the listed locations. Local chapters of statewide or national organizations may apply.
- Nonprofit Status or Fiscal Sponsorship
- The organization has 501(c)(3) charitable status or a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) status. Organizations that do not yet have 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor may apply, but must secure a fiscal sponsor before receiving a grant.
- In Any Category, Only One Grant Per Year
- Grants Based on Geography: Each organization can receive one of these grants per year, whichever is appropriate for their primary geography (NYC or Hudson Valley).
- Grants for Black-Led Organizing: North Star Fund’s Let Us Breathe Fund supports Black-led organizations building collective power through grassroots organizing in New York City and the Hudson Valley. Organizations can receive one of these grants per year.
Hudson Valley Organizing Grant Eligibility
- In addition to the criteria listed above, North Star Fund will consider Hudson Valley Organizing applications from organizations that meet all of the following requirements:
- A Hudson Valley organizing budget under $800,000
- Can demonstrate some elements of community organizing
- Organizing community members within at least one of the following counties: Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia, Greene, Delaware, Rensselaer, Albany, or Schoharie.
For more information, visit North Star Fund.
