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:
- Fall Cycle: September 5 – November 5
- Winter Cycle: January 5 – March 5
- Spring Cycle: April 5 – June 5
Kindly note: we will contact you with our support decision within 30 days of the application cycle closing date.
Preview of Application Questions
Here is a preview of the application questions. You can copy and paste them into your preferred program to draft your answers before submitting them in the form.
Preview of Application Questions
- First and Last Name
- Organization Name
- Organization Status – select from: 501c(3), Fiscally Sponsored, Public Entity
- If Fiscally Sponsored, who is your Sponsor?
- Project Title
- Anticipated Date of Project
- Please enter a short description of your project
- List any project collaborators, if any (optional entry)
- What social justice issue is your project addressing?
- How does your project recognize, invite, and value the contributions of impacted groups?
- 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? 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?
- How much are you requesting?
- Please provide a list of planned expenses illustrating how you intend to use the funding received.
- 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? (choose from: Attend or Lead workshops or trainings, highlight your work and impact in Newsletters or Social Media, other)
We are accepting applications!
Submit your application for the Fall cycle by November 5th