The City of Des Moines Ladder Up Social Equity Grant program provides funding to assist with this important work.
Donor Name: City of Des Moines
State: Iowa
City: Des Moines
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/31/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The City of Des Moines is committed to supporting community organizations and programs that address economic disparities for the residents facing marginalization and underrepresentation.
Funding Information
The grant will award no less than $10,000 and no more than $25,000 to each organization to support specific expansion of or creation of programs and approaches to serve historically marginalized communities. This can include operational costs, including but not limited to program administration, printing and supplies, and training. Interested organizations will submit a budget that proposes specific line items that tie directly to equitable outcomes.
Eligible Equity Efforts
- Upskilling programs
- Small business start-up support
- Coaching and assistance to help underserved residents better understand how to run a small business
- Outreach to specific marginalized communities
- Increasing language accessibility
- Proactive efforts to provide quality services to underserved communities
- Other approaches that connect residents with economic opportunities to create equitable outcomes.
Eligibility Criteria
The program is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or organizations with a fiscal partner that is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that are based in Des Moines or can provide evidence of serving City of Des Moines residents. Organizations must have demonstrated success in economic opportunity programming and commitment to equity and inclusion.
For more information, visit City of Des Moines.
