Request for Proposals
The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation is very pleased to announce the opening of our 2018 Vermont Economic Justice Grant program with an allocation of $200,000. Beginning this summer, the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation will offer competitive grants of up to $20,000 to Vermont-based, non-profit organizations working to address the economic, social and environmental impacts of poverty in the state. Grant decisions are made by a team of Ben & Jerry’s employees from all three of our Vermont sites.
We will seek out innovative programs that are taking a holistic approach in their work to create fundamental change for low-income Vermonters. Grant applicants should demonstrate that they approach their work through the lens of social justice and equity. This program is not intended to fund projects that solely provide direct services to individuals.
Areas of interest include:
- equity in education
- access to safe and affordable housing
- access to jobs with livable wages
- workers rights
- access to affordable health care
- access to healthy and affordable food
We will prioritize programs that work to involve and give voice to constituents most impacted by the problem they seek to address.
Process: Proposals may be submitted through our on-line application process by June 29th for review in September. Please go to our website: www.benandjerrysfoundation.org to learn more about the Vermont Economic Justice Grant Program and access our guidelines and on-line application process.
If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Golden, [email protected]