Deadline: 15 April 2016
The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation is seeking applications for its Grassroots Organizing for Social Change Program to supports organizations that share and embody this theory of change. The Program goals are to further social and environmental justice and support sustainable and just food systems, The Program focus on the types of activities and strategies an organization uses for creating social change rather than on the specific issues the organization is addressing.
The mission of the Foundation is to engage Ben & Jerry’s employees in philanthropy and social change work; to give back to Vermont communities; and to support grassroots activism and community organizing for social and environmental justice around the country.
Funding Priorities
- Community & ally outreach
- Leadership development
- Constituent empowerment & decision-making
- Popular education
- Root cause analysis
- Power analysis
- Campaign development
- Mobilizing constituents & allies
- Coalition building
- Direct action
Grants available
One-year grants for up to $20,000, to organizations with budgets under $500,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Grassroots Organizing for Social Change Program offers general or project support to non-profit organizations throughout the United States and is our most competitive grant program.
- Only organizations with 501(c)3 status, or who have a fiscal agent with this status are eligible to apply.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit Social Change Program.
