SEG Gives Foundation: Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity Grant

The SEG Gives Foundation Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity Grant supports local non-profit organizations focused on addressing racial disparities in health care, education, and food insecurity. Grants range from $5,000 to $25,000 and are available to organizations serving minority communities within SEG's footprint. Eligible applicants must have at least three years of operation and hold 501(c)(3) exemption status. The program emphasizes inclusivity and requires grantees to report on their activities and outcomes.

The SEG Gives Foundation Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant Program is focused on supporting local non-profit organizations and their work to serve diverse sectors that  address  racial disparities in health care, education and food insecurity.During the SEG Gives Foundation, Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant Program request period, organizations from across SEG's footprint can apply for grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000.

Eligibility

Must serve minority communities within SEG's footprintMust have been in operation for three years minimumMust possess exemption by the Internal Revenue Service under section 501(c)(3) of the tax codeMust show proof of a current, satisfactory audit conducted by a certified public accountant. If the organization's annual budget is too small to warrant an audit, a mini-audit or certified financial statement will be accepted in the place of a full audit.All grantees and programs must operate within SEG's footprint. Grant requests must be submitted through the online platform SPONSORIUM.Grantees will be required to complete an end-of-year report on their work and share data, stories, and photos related to the program with SEG.

Ineligibility

Organizations without  IRS 501(c)(3) exemption statusCapital campaignsProfit-making organizations IndividualsReligious organizations if funds are used to benefit a specific denomination or congregationPolitical groups or individuals running for elected office Any organization that poses a legal or business conflict of interest to SEG, or is thought not to be in the best interest of SEGOrganizations that discriminate in their provision of goods and services based on race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital statusParent-teacher organizationsCivic and fraternal groups for their operating expensesLabor organizations