Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation: Policy, Advocacy, & Organizing

Overview

_NOTE: When you first set up an account, you’ll be asked to share a brief summary of your idea. Proposed ideas must have a direct impact within the state of Arkansas and align with AR Equity 2025. Before submitting an idea, we recommend you learn more about our priorities and approach. Funding recommendations are presented to the Board of Directors at its quarterly meetings held in March, June, September, and December._

Our Mission

The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation exists to relentlessly pursue economic, educational, social, ethnic and racial equity for all Arkansans.

Our Vision

WRF affirms the legacy of our founder who envisioned a thriving and prosperous Arkansas that benefits all Arkansans.

How We Work

Our approach to philanthropy centers on changing systems and policies to solve problems over the long term and expand power and access for marginalized communities.

We work with multiple sectors —public, private, and nonprofit—to support the leadership, policies, movements and cultural changes that are required to achieve widespread equity and prosperity in Arkansas.

We use our tools and resources in grantmaking and capacity building, strategic communications, strategic partnerships, convenings, and program- and mission- related investments.

Policy, Advocacy, & Organizing Grant

As an equity funder focused on systems change, we look for partners and ideas that strengthen policies, protections and investments that improve economic mobility for ALICE households. We seek to resource and equip the leaders, networks and movements behind these policy initiatives with the necessary tools and support.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* WRF grants and program-related investments are limited to initiatives that directly or significantly impact the state of Arkansas, and are primarily provided to organizations located in Arkansas.
* If your initiative is not led by a nonprofit, government agency, school, college, or university, WRF will require a fiscal sponsor.
* A fiscal sponsor acts as a guardian of grant funds, retains discretion and control over the use of grant funds, and ensures that the funds are used for 501(c)(3) purposes.
* The fiscal sponsor and organization’s missions should be in alignment.
* WRF requires organizations to adhere to lobbying limits established by the federal government for organizations with a 501(c)(3) designation.
* Please refer to the information provided at Bolder Advocacy for a detailed description of regulations and requirements for nonprofits engaged in public policy and advocacy strategies for change

Ineligibility

* WRF will generally not:
* Fund Individuals
* Support capital expenditures (construction, major renovations, equipment, or supplies)
* Provide operating support to cover budget shortfalls
* Support fundraising campaigns
* Support basic scientific research
* Support endowments
* Support initiatives that do not directly or significantly have an impact within the state of Arkansas