The Seattle Foundation is accepting applications for the Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) Grant to support grassroots efforts that increase engagement, power and influence of community members affected by poverty and racial disparities.
Donor Name: Seattle Foundation
State: Washington
City: Seattle
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/30/2022
Size of the Grant: $7,500
Details:
Priority is on efforts led by people from under-invested communities such as communities of color, black, indigenous, immigrant/refugee and low income communities.
Goals
- Increased Engagement
- Grassroots organizations increase resident engagement and mobilization
- N2N advisory members effectively support community priorities
- Communities and funders develop and sustain strong networks and relationships
- Increased Power
- Community-initiated efforts are strengthened through funding
- Effective strategies leading to systemic change are demonstrated
- Increased Influence
- Community influence to improve practices, programs, initiatives and policies is strengthened
- N2N advisory members amplify community voices
Funding Information
N2N grants are up to a maximum of $7,500.
Eligibility Criteria
- Charitable status: Applicant organization must have 501 (c) (3) tax exempt status or be fiscally sponsored by another tax exempt organization.
- Based in the following geographic areas: Applicant organization must be led by residents of South Seattle, White Center or Kent. South Seattle is defined as areas south of Interstate 90, west of Lake Washington, east of Puget Sound and north of Seattle’s southern border. White Center is defined as the unincorporated area between the cities of Burien and Seattle. Kent is defined as areas south of SE 192nd St., West of Soos Creek, North of SE 272 St and East of and along SR 99.
- Equity focus: Applicant’s mission and work must demonstrate a clear purpose to address economic and racial disparities.
- Small budget: Applicant must have a small budget, generally under $200K, and not have received significant grants or contracts. N2N is particularly interested in supporting organizations that have limited access to traditional sources of funding.
- Repeat funding: Prior N2N grantees are welcome to reapply. Grantees may only apply once a year and must have submitted a final report for past funding before applying again.
For more information, visit Neighbor to Neighbor Funding.