Grant Making
We are in a moment of complex, intersecting realities: The COVID-19 pandemic. Additional economic insecurity, particularly for communities of color and low income communities. Amplified racism, state violence and anti-Blackness. The erosion of democratic norms and a new administration. Through it all, Jews have been responding through protest, organizing, resource mobilization, prophetic call and more. In this light, Rise Up supports work that:
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Sits clearly and explicitly in an anti-racist framework;
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Increases spiritual and religious Jewish resources for movement-building and movement leaders; and
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Strengthens the moral voice and prophetic consciousness Jewish leaders bring to movement work overall and this moment.
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Specifics
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We are interested in innovation on a small(er) scale with capacity to catalyze and/or inspire domino-effect impact. It should be work folks are already doing or have been passionately envisioning.
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Priority will be given to work that integrates three core values: spiritual and religious practice, centering the margins and progressive action for justice.
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Initiatives led by Jews of Color are particularly important to Rise Up.
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The form could be an independent project, collaboration and/or something that has been germinating on the edge of a larger institution.
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We have a preference to work with those who are interested in being part of a larger, growing ecosystem.
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Grants range from $10-25,000. Smaller grants of $2,500-5,000 are available for rapid response, smaller projects or the incubation of new ideas.