The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation is seeking applications for its Equity-Focused Leadership Grants.
Donor Name: Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
State: Colorado
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Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/05/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $10,000
Details:
The nonprofit sector has consistently struggled with a lack of diversity of staff – especially at the executive level. This persistent racial leadership gap negatively impacts the career trajectories and well-being of BIPOC professionals who face systemic barriers that prevent them, and others from historically marginalized communities, from pursuing pathways to executive leadership.
To help address these disparities and build on the longstanding commitment to support leaders who affect change, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation seeks to support the pipeline of potential leaders through the Equity-Focused Leadership grants which provide up to $10,000 to six (6) organizations that support the leadership development of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or adults with disabilities aspiring to lead in the nonprofit sector.
Eligibility Criteria
- Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit or fiscally sponsored organization
- Organization based and majority of programs occur in Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, or Jefferson counties
- Organization’s primary mission includes the leadership development of adults who identify as Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+ and/or people with disabilities
- Majority of organization’s senior leaders (staff and/or board) identify as BIPOC , LGBTQ+, and/or people with disabilities
The following programs are not eligible:
- College or university-supported programs
- Youth development programs (under the age of 18)
- Programs that have a religious affiliation or purpose
- Scholarships for individuals
Process
Grant awards will be determined by a panel of BSF staff and community members who will evaluate proposals based on the following criteria:
- Development and use of innovative, culturally relevant methods to supporting leaders
- Degree and depth of community involvement in both identifying and addressing the issue(s)/need(s) of aspiring leaders
- Centering BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disability and/or other underrepresented communities and their lived experiences in program design and implementation
- Potential for the program to cultivate leaders who champion systems change
- Organizational commitment to fair wages/stipends for program staff/collaborators
For more information, visit Bonfils-Stanton Foundation.