The funder's mission is to enhance local capacity to build equitable and sustainable communities in the United States and Canada, focusing on racial equity and sustainable urban development.
The Partners for Places grant program offers one-to-one matching awards aimed at supporting urban sustainability and green stormwater infrastructure projects, emphasizing equitable and sustainable community development. These matching awards range from $45,000 to $150,000 for one-year projects, and $75,000 to $180,000 for two-year projects, requiring local foundations to match at least 50% of the grant. Initially targeting local governments and foundations, the program has expanded to include local frontline community groups to embody racial equity in local decision-making. Frontline communities are defined as those most impacted by oppression, economic disadvantage, and environmental harm.