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Grassroots Exchange Fund

COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Grassroots Exchange Fund

Overview: Small grants program designed to support rapid response networking and collaboration between grassroots social change organizations. Provides quick financial support to grassroots groups during unforeseen changes and opportunities.

Geographic Scope: National (emphasis on frontline organizations and grassroots movements)

Focus Areas:

  • Rapid response to moments of opportunity

  • Collaborative campaigns

  • Cross-region and cross-sector movement building

  • Organizing and training opportunities

  • Social change and social justice work

    • Key Features:

  • Quick turnaround time for funding

  • Small grants designed to provide significant support to grassroots organizations

  • Supports collaborative campaigns and networking

  • Supports travel and participation in national movement events and marches

  • Designed to strengthen key cross-region and cross-sector movements

    • Examples of Supported Work:

  • Participation in national advocacy marches (e.g., Black Women's March)

  • Direct giving and emergency support

  • Safe grocery delivery programs

  • Refuge funds from dangerous living situations

  • Mental health care access

  • Community-based organizing

    • Eligibility:

  • Frontline/grassroots organizations

  • Community-based organizations

  • Organizations engaged in collaborative campaigns

  • Organization should have grant guidelines alignment

    • Background: In operation since 1987. Continues as active CCF grantmaking vehicle.

    Contact: Reach out to Common Counsel Foundation with questions or to share information about organizations that would be ideal fit

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline: Rolling applications with quick turnaround

    How to Apply:
    1. Review Grassroots Exchange Fund Grant Guidelines for full application details and criteria
    2. Submit application to Common Counsel Foundation
    3. Quick processing for rapid response funding

    Required Materials:

  • Application materials aligned with Grassroots Exchange Fund Grant Guidelines

  • Specific details available in grant guidelines

    • Contact for Questions: Common Counsel Foundation - reach out for application details and to discuss fit

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    grassrootssocial-justicenonprofitscommunity-servicescapacity-building

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