Have an idea or an active project to make systemic change in their economy? Interested in getting support on your project and being part of a cohort of others with shared values? Front and Centered and the People’s Economy Lab are inviting applications for systems change projects for a just, transformative and regenerative economy from individuals or organizations from communities of color on the frontlines of an unjust system.
Donor Name: People’s Economy Lab
State: Washington
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline: 04/25/2022
Size of the Grant: $8,000 to $10,000
Details:
Front and Centered and the People’s Economy Lab are excited to announce a call for applications for the 2022 New Economy Washington Frontline Community Fellowship Program!
The Fellowship Program objective is to support communities to experiment in making change to the underlying conditions of their economy, toward an economy of democracy and community control, that is sustainable and equitable, and creates shared economic well-being by fulfilling local BIPOC needs.
Individuals and teams may apply for the fellowship. Program begins in June 2022 and ends January 2023. Four to five fellowship projects will be funded, and the work may range from experimental concepts or early stage planning efforts to fully developed projects. Projects may include elements such as, community participatory research, data gathering, and literature reviews, convening stakeholders, partners, and policymakers to build alignment, drafting white papers and concept notes, power-mapping, developing campaign plans and communications strategies, and mobilizing for advocacy, and creating pilot/model policies in communities that lead to self-determination of community power.
This fellowship empowers emerging new economy leaders to advance their pilot initiatives. Four to five fellowships will be selected and allocated initial grants to advance their project and participate in a cohort of Frontline Community Fellows. As a Fellow, you will receive:
- Relationship building and peer learning
- Customized project support
- Access to technical experts and professional development learning opportunities
- Opportunities to showcase project and consult with funder communities and other partners
- New this year, Fellows will join a participatory budgeting process for the 2022 New Economy Washington Fund, a community controlled funding pool of up to $100,000 to be distributed at the discretion of fellows and other new economy leaders and organizations.
Funding Information
- Grant of $8,000 to $10,000
Eligibility Criteria
- They are accepting applications from frontline communities of color – individuals and teams such as entrepreneurs, community leaders, and organizations such as nonprofits, small businesses, etc. who have a backing from communities they intend to benefit. Project applicants and projects should be based in Washington State and demonstrate benefits to residents.
For more information, visit New Economy Washington Frontline Community Fellowship Program.
