Grants for Disability Rights and Equity Championing Inclusion in Connecticut (USA)
GrantID: 73842
Grant Funding Amount Low: $50,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $100,000
Summary
A grant opportunity is currently available to support organizations dedicated to advancing disability inclusion, rights, and justice. This initiative aims to empower U.S.-based groups led by and for people with disabilities to lead transformational change through intersectional, collaborative work that spans arts, culture, policy, and advocacy.
Grant Benefits
Successful applicants will receive general operating or program support grants ranging from $30,000 to $100,000. These grants are designed to strengthen grassroots organizations, enabling them to build power, dismantle ableism, and promote a more inclusive society.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based or U.S. territory-based 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored groups with an annual operating budget of $1.5 million or less. Priority is given to organizations that are disability-led, with leadership comprising more than 50% people with disabilities, including management staff, advisory committees, or governing boards. The fund emphasizes support for organizations led by Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), queer, gender non-conforming, and women with disabilities.
Availability
This grant opportunity is available to organizations operating within the United States and U.S. territories. The program encourages initiatives that engage with other social movements and injustices, such as racial justice, climate change, immigration rights, labor rights, and queer and trans liberation.(www2.fundsforngos.org)
By supporting these initiatives, the grant program seeks to create lasting positive impacts in communities, ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to benefit from inclusive and justice-driven projects.
If you are located in Connecticut and working in the area of Community Development & Services, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.
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