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BLACK LEGACY FUND & SOMOS COMUNIDAD FUND
BLACK LEGACY FUND & SOMOS COMUNIDAD FUND
Black Legacy Fund and Somos Comunidad Fund, two Field of Interest funds of Grand Rapids Community Foundation, recently held competitive grant rounds. Each fund has a volunteer advisory committee that reflects the communities they prioritize and serve. In partnership with Community Foundation staff, the committees influence and inform grantmaking and promote collective giving.
SOMOS COMUNIDAD FUND
FOCUS AREAS
Reduce barriers to accessing services and basic needs for Latinx communities, especially for those who are undocumented. This includes support through mutual aid spaces.
Offer safe spaces and development opportunities for youth.
Provide a sense of belonging and celebrate Latinx communities.
Organize community and/or advocacy efforts.
11 organizations were awarded a total of $100,000
GRANT PARTNERS
Cambiando Vidas Sedientas
Code on Wheels
Diatribe
Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities
Immigrant Assistance Center of West Michigan
Kent School Services Network
Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
Movimiento Cosecha GR
No Surrender Running Club
Reyna’s Gallery Latino Cultural Art
Roosevelt Park Ministries
Learn more about Somos Comunidad Fund’s recent competitive grant round, including the focus areas, eligibility requirements and grant partners at GRFoundation.org/SomosComunidad.
BLACK LEGACY FUND
FOCUS AREAS
Black health and wellness
Black safety and justice
Black youth
Black leadership
Black wealth
Black employment
Black arts and creativity
16 organizations were awarded a total of $382,000
GRANT PARTNERS
African Resource Center
Asher Legacy L.I.F.E. Series
Battle Ground JKD – Men’s Mental Health Event
Beyond the City
Connect Café
Community of Hearts
Deborah’s House
Dynamic Dyad
National Young Farmers, Co.
The Sewing Academy
Respite for Wives
GR MiFi
Hues of Hospitality
Sistas in Development
S.W.A.G.
Taylor Made Re-Entry
Learn more about Black Legacy Fund’s recent competitive grant round, including the focus areas, eligibility requirements and grant partners at GRFoundation.org/BlackLegacyFund.
