The mission focuses on rebuilding the health, safety, and well-being of communities by addressing the pervasive effects of race, poverty, and historical trauma. It emphasizes the importance of engaging with communities in ways that allow them to lead, focusing on economic and educational opportunities, people, and place to create vibrant economies and resilient neighborhoods.
The Isaac Coleman Economic Community Investment Grant aims to support targeted investments in communities working to eliminate racial disparities and champion equitable opportunity. With a budget of $500,000 annually, grants range from $50,000 to $150,000 for a 3-year period with annual renewal based on project performance and budget availability. It seeks projects that are community-driven, focus on equitable opportunities in education and economic success, and enhance social networks, community trust, and organizational capacity. Projects should demonstrate connections within the community that support racial equity strategies and present a clear, realistic method towards achieving goals.