Pioneer Valley Community Advised Fund (PVCAF)
Funding Amount
$3,333 per organization
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Pioneer Valley Community Advised Fund (PVCAF)
Overview: Annual grants supporting local organizing efforts challenging injustice, building power, and creating new community structures anchored in social justice. Grant award decisions are made through a participatory process that includes community members, students, and donors, which builds the expertise of local leaders and draws upon their community experience.
Award Amount: $3,333 per organization (2023 awarded $10,000 total to three organizations)
Geographic Scope: Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties (Western Massachusetts/Pioneer Valley region)
Focus Areas: Grassroots social justice organizing
Multi-Year Commitment: PDF supports organizations over multiple years to build equity
2023 Grant Awardees:
Funding Source: Made possible by generous support of individual contributors
Additional Opportunity: Participating grantees can participate in Grassroots Funding Week (GFW) to increase grants and build capacity to run crowd-funding campaigns
Contact: Peace Development Fund, 44 North Prospect Street, Amherst, MA 01004; Phone: 413.256.8306
How to Apply
Application Process
Grant Committee: Decisions made by participatory grant committee including community members, students, donors, and local leaders
Interview Component: Organizations selected for grants participate in interviews with committee members
No Additional Details Available: Specific application procedures, deadlines, required materials, and submission format are not provided in available content
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