Cultivate envisions a world where women of color wield their innate and collective leadership to free society from structural racism and all systems of oppression, aiming for a world where women of color are fully accepted, celebrated, respected, and valued.
The grant program has broad goals to support community organizing efforts that address systemic racism and anti-Black violence, particularly those rooted in white supremacy. It is designed to empower Black-led and allied community organizing groups that collectively advance racial justice. By focusing on dismantling unjust systems and building collective power, the fund supports movements that aim for a more equitable and just Chicago. It prioritizes grassroots organizing that tackles issues like systemic racism in criminal legal and policing systems, and advocates for alternative economies, affordable housing, equitable education policies, accessible healthcare, and worker justice. The fund believes that true justice is only achievable through community-led movements, recognizing the power of collective action and the importance of supporting a new generation of leaders committed to racial justice.