Community Support

The Community Support is aimed at seeding radical social justice action led by individual community-based organizations located regionally. We will prioritize seeding collaborative efforts. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, once the application process opens.

We encourage you to connect with the ACSJL at arcus.center@kzoo.edu prior to applying to discuss your project.

Eligibility Criteria

Project aligns with the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership mission, vision, and values
Organization holds a 501(c)(3) status, is a public entity, or is fiscally sponsored. Contact the ACSJL if your organization does not fall into one of these categories.
Applicant is willing to engage in the Arcus Center community for the year funding is received, including events and trainings
Applicant is willing to answer questions about the impact of the funded project and potential next steps for applicant’s work

Application Cycle Timeline:

Cycle 1: September 11, 2023 – October 16, 2023
Cycle 2: January 8, 2024 – February 12, 2024
Cycle 3: April 4, 2024 – May 6, 2024

Kindly note: we will contact you with our support decision within 30 days of the application cycle closing date.

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Community Partner Application

Community Partner Fund Application Form

This Fund is aimed at supporting Community Organizations in Kalamazoo focused on social justice whose mission aligns with that of the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership. Our intention is to support radical projects, community organizing and activism addressing the root causes of social justice issues.

Email(Required)

Name(Required)

First Last

Organization Name(Required)

Organization Status(Required)

501c(3)

Fiscally Sponsored

Public Entity

If a 501c(3), what is your EIN?

If Fiscally Sponsored, who is your Sponsor?

Project Title(Required)

Anticipated Date of Project(Required)

Please provide a short description of your project(Required)

List any project collaborators, if any

What social justice issue is your project addressing?(Required)

How does your project recognize, invite, and value the contributions of impacted groups?(Required)

How does your project inspire others to think in new ways and challenge the status quo?(Required)

If your project is fully realized, what would the outcome be?(Required)

(We encourage you to dream as big as you would like)

We understand this funding will only support a piece of your work. What is the outcome you are hoping to achieve with this particular support and how will it get you closer to achieving your fully realized outcome above?(Required)

How much are you requesting?(Required)

Please provide a list of planned expenses illustrating how you intend to use the funding received.(Required)

The Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership values and prioritizes mutual learning and partnership. We hope that you will be willing and have the capacity to engage in the Arcus community during the grant year. How would you like to engage?(Required)

Attend or Lead workshops or trainings

Highlight your work and impact in Newsletters or Social Media

Other

Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership

Eligibility Criteria

Application Cycle Timeline:

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