The Arca Foundation focuses on advancing economic and racial justice, inclusive democracy, peace and security, human rights, and a clean environment. It supports structural reforms to restructure the economy and democracy to benefit the many, not the few, aiming for a sustainable planet with respect for human dignity and economic, democratic, and social equity.
The Arca Foundation's grant program supports organizations and projects that contribute to economic and racial justice, inclusive democracy, peace and security, human rights, and environmental cleanliness. Its funding targets initiatives that engage impacted communities, promote policy education for the greater good, and advocate for transparency and structural reforms. Domestically, from 2021-2024, it seeks to make measurable progress in the US South and Midwest by shifting policies away from corporate influence and towards equitable community engagement, emphasizing support for people of color, working-class leadership, and environmental concerns. Internationally, it backs efforts to promote a just US foreign policy that favors human dignity and peace. The foundation offers grants averaging $50,000-$75,000 to 501(c)(3) organizations, including those with fiscal sponsors, for projects aligned with its mission.