Help us spread the word: Mini-Grants for Organizations Led by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color

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OCFSN’s DEI Committee has created a mini-grant fund of up to $45,000 (with individual grants of $5,000 each) to fund organizations, community groups, and social enterprises that are led by and serve People of Color (POC), with priority given to Black- and Indigenous-led organizations. These funds come with few strings attached and no specific expected outcomes. Instead, these operational funds will build the capacity for BIPOC-led organizations in the food system.

OCFSN’s DEI Committee has created a mini-grant fund of up to $45,000 (with individual grants of $5,000 each) to fund organizations, community groups, and social enterprises that are led by and serve People of Color (POC), with priority given to Black- and Indigenous-led organizations. These funds come with few strings attached and no specific expected outcomes. Instead, these operational funds will build the capacity for BIPOC-led organizations in the food system.

Applications are due by November 22, 2019. Download the application here.

These grants would serve a few different goals:

  1. Build capacity for BIPOC-led organizations in the food system,
  2. Resource food justice movement work led by and for historically and persistently oppressed communities and
  3. Engage BIPOC-led organizations in OCFSN. 

The DEI Committee needs your help getting the word out! Please forward the attached application to organizations or groups who:

  • Are aligned with OCFSN’s mission and vision.
  • 501c3 or access to fiscal sponsorship. Social enterprises are also encouraged to apply.
  • A minimum of 3-5 core members.
  • 51+% of leadership are POC. Leadership is defined as, “the people who have the decision making power in your group or organization, who can impact strategic direction.”
  • Annual operating budgets less than $350K.
  • Priority will be given to Black & Indigenous led communities, immigrant/refugee communities and rural communities (defined as communities with populations of 40,000 people or less).

Submit applications electronically to Matt Buck ([email protected]) by November 22, 2019.
Direct any questions about the application to Jason Skipton ([email protected]).

Thank you for your help ensuring that groups across Oregon know about this opportunity.