ACF: Social Justice Grants

Overview

_NOTE:  Those interested in applying are strongly encouraged to call ACF staff prior to submitting an online application._

Description

The Social Justice Fund supports organizations and projects that seek to eradicate systemic discrimination, increase the power of disenfranchised and under-resourced communities, and promote equal rights and equitable opportunities for all. Priority will be given to organizations that:

* Address root causes in addition to reducing harm and relieving the symptoms of systemic issues.

* Show a commitment to lasting, fundamental mindset shifts in relation to social justice issues.
* Serve communities outside the Anchorage bowl and are located in the communities they serve.

This fund offers unrestricted, general operating support to small/developing organizations (<$500,000 annual budget) with a primary mission of advancing social justice.

Project support is also available to those small/developing organizations advancing social justice through specific projects (but without social justice as a primary part of their mission).

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

*  Geographic Requirement
* Organizations must serve Alaska.
* Organizations headquartered outside Alaska may apply but should demonstrate significant service to the state or partner with a local organization/group that does.
* Entity Type
* Organizations with a 501(c)(3) designation, individuals and organizations that have a fiscal sponsor with a 501(c)(3) designation, Tribes and Tribal entities, K12 schools, city governments and boroughs, collaborations of nonprofit and public agencies, or other entities that have a designated charitable purpose will be considered.
* Organizations with religious affiliations will be considered for funding only if the project for which they seek support addresses the needs of the wider community without regard to religious beliefs. 
* Equal Opportunity
* Organizations must not improperly discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, creed, religion, religious affiliation, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

Ineligibility

* 501(c)4 organizations are not eligible for funding.
* Activity/Cost Eligibility
* Post-Award Expenditures Only
* Pre-award expenditures are not eligible for reimbursement through competitive grant programs.
* Proposals should be developed with an understanding of the award timeline to avoid pre-award expenditures.
* No Lobbying
* ACF does not fund lobbying, electioneering, or activities of advocating for a specific candidate, ballot measure, or bill.
* Note: Lobbying and political campaigning are not eligible activities or expenses.
* While lobbying activities are not allowable, advocacy is! To learn more about how to distinguish, please refer to the Advocacy vs. Lobbying Language Guide. 
* No Capital Projects
* ACF’s competitive grant programs do not support endowment building, construction projects, or purchase of real property.