Bread & Roses Community Fund supports organizations pursuing social justice through activism and community organizing. They prioritize sustainable social change, addressing root causes of systemic issues, changing oppressive systems, and empowering communities for collective action. Leadership from affected communities is key, focusing on projects beyond social service or educational models, aiming for significant impacts at various levels.
The Racial & Economic Justice Fund aims to award $10,000 grants to organizations deeply involved in community organizing to foster racial and economic justice across various levels, from local to international. The grant focuses on supporting groups for whom these issues are core to their mission, strategy, and vision for societal transformation. Eligible organizations must demonstrate a commitment to long-term change that challenges existing power structures and prioritizes the leadership of those most affected by racial and economic injustices. These groups should have clear, actionable plans for promoting justice through policy or practice changes and be prepared to collaborate across communities and movements to increase their impact. The grant specifically seeks to support organizations that are unlikely to receive funding from more traditional sources due to their radical stance on power dynamics and leadership inclusivity.