Democratic Philanthropy In Action- Hubert E. Sapp Regular Grant Cycle

Democratic Philanthropy In Action- Hubert E. Sapp Regular Grant Cycle

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Southern Partners Fund
Last Updated: May 25, 2024

Summary

The Hubert E. Sapp Regular Grant Cycle, by Southern Partners Fund, aims to empower rural communities in the Southeastern U.S. through grassroots leadership and organizing. The fund provides support to nonprofit organizations focused on social, economic, and environmental justice. Eligible applicants are community-based organizations with budgets under $350,000. The initiative honors Hubert E. Sapp's legacy, promoting equitable relationships that drive real transformation and community decision-making.

Overview

Mission Purpose The Purpose of SPF Grantmaking is to: Develop and nurture grassroots community-based leaders and organizers.Build the capacity of rural, grassroots community organizing groups and leaders.Strengthen rural communities and people.Develop equitable peer relationships, which support real transformation toward a just society. Hubert E. Sapp Regular Grants Cycle Hubert Ellis Sapp, a transformative visionary and grassroots organizer, was instrumental in turning the concept of Southern Partners Fund, a democratically led foundation directed by grassroots leaders, into a reality. To honor his legacy in the wake of his passing in February of 2021, we are honored to add his name to our Regular Grant Cycle, which from here on, will be referred to as the Hubert E. Sapp Regular Grant Cycle. Applicants may request general support or project support. Applicants must have operating budgets of $350,000 or less to receive general support. Organizations with operating budgets over $350,000 can apply for project support only. Members of SPF’s grants committee will contact organizations being considered to schedule a site visit, required for new applicants, or phone interview. SPF’s grants committee, made up of SPF members, makes grants decisions during a September grants panel meeting, which are then ratified by the Board. Groups will be notified of grants decisions after October 1st, 2024. If an organization has received five consecutive years of regular grant cycle funding, it must take a year off before making a new RGC grant request.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Potential grantees for this RFP are community-based, nonprofit organizations (with 501(c)3 public charity status).Southern Partners Fund can support emerging organizations and community-based projects only if they are sponsored by tax-exempt 501(c)3 public charities.CriteriaApplicants must be a rural community organization, coalition or network located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia or West Virginia.Groups must be governed by community leaders from the same race and class as their members.Groups must use grassroots organizing strategies in their fight for justice, aimed at enabling members to become community decision-makers.

Ineligibility

What We Do Not FundDirect Services - Services provided by a non-profit organization directly to individuals and/or families. To include but not limited to housing, training, or health services.Capital Improvements - Building and/or land acquisitionsLegal feesRegranting to intermediary organizationsUrban organizations that strictly serve urban populations