CFGM: Racial Justice Grant

The CFGM: Racial Justice Grant supports organizations in Muscatine and Louisa Counties aiming to advance racial justice, equity, and inclusion. Grants target initiatives that reduce barriers for marginalized communities, with no specific request limit but an average size of $10,000. The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine encourages collaborative projects led by people of color and those connecting multiple community issues. A total of $50,000 is available for distribution in this granting cycle.

The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine is committed to further advancing racial justice, equity, and inclusion in Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Granting funds are available to qualified, charitable organizations whose work reduces barriers or acts as an accelerator towards racial justice, centered on those most marginalized in our service area.
Racial justice is the systematic fair treatment of people of all races that results in equitable opportunities and outcomes for everyone.
Priorities
Applicant organizations/networks who are led by people of color
Funding
There is no limit on the grant request, however, the average grant size is $10,000. Final reports are due within 10 months of receiving a grant award. A total of $50,000 is available to grant through the Community Foundation's Racial Justice Granting cycle.

Eligibility

Grants may be made to qualified charitable organizations, schools, or units of government located in or significantly serving Muscatine and/or Louisa Counties. The applicant may serve individuals, businesses/organizations, or communities, but individuals and businesses may not directly apply for a grant.