Thank you for your interest in applying for a mini-grant. Before you submit this form, please be sure to read important information about requirements and process in the following link: www.seirn.org/cultivatingresistancefund
The deadline to apply for the third round of mini-grants is May 30th, 2024 at 5:00 pm ET.
Timeline:
- Applications will open on April 15 and close on May 30 at 5:00 pm ET.
- Award notifications will go out the first week of July.
- Processing of awards is expected to be completed by mid-July, contingent upon the prompt submission of required paperwork by organizations/groups.
Requirements:
In order to apply for a mini-grant groups and organizations must:
- Be an active SEIRN member for at least 3 months by the time of applying for a mini-grant. For joint proposals, the organization requesting and receiving the funds should be a SEIRN member.
- Be a grassroots group or a non-profit organization with a budget not exceeding $500,000.
- Request funds to support community organizing efforts or efforts to build solidarity with other immigrant/refugee/Black, Indigenous, People of Color communities.
- Guarantee that NONE of the funds will be used for any partisan purposes.
Groups and organizations outside North Carolina can apply for a maximum of $2,000, and groups in North Carolina can apply for a maximum of $5,000. Joint proposals of 2 or more groups will be prioritized and considered for higher mini-grant amounts.
FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT:
Nayely Perez-Huerta: nayely@seirn.org • 919-341-9796