Guidelines for Constructive Dialogue grants
What we’re interested in supporting
Development and support for leaders to drive cultures of constructive dialogue
- Leaders can be formal or informal: pastors, rabbis, council members, coaches, entertainment execs, business leaders, teachers, officers of student groups, school administrators, club leaders, etc.
- Examples include training programs, curricula and tools, communities of practice, and policy guidance.
- We consider what we can learn through the grant about the training, support and conditions that help leaders succeed. For example:
- How does setting play into leadership development and culture change?
- What are the features of the stickiest, most effective training?
- What is the impact of having a cohort of other leaders for support?
- What are the characteristics of the most effective leaders?
- What kinds of policies, cultural norms, and existing relationships within a group or community help or hinder leaders’ efforts?
What’s outside our scope
Examples include one-off events, general SEL curriculum/training, intergroup service projects, voter information, public awareness campaigns, and programs that target the general population.
Where
Across the US (not limited to Central Texas)
Grant amounts
The typical range is $10,000 – $50,000.
Guidelines for Pluralism in Central Texas grants
What we’re interested in supporting
- Opportunities for Austinites to engage across lines of difference, solve problems productively, and stand up for each other’s dignity.
- Projects that align with the strategy of the New Pluralists Collaborative, which focuses on strengthening belonging, social trust and cooperation.
- Initiatives that widen the circle of people and organizations engaging in pluralism, building partnerships and trust across local divides.
What’s outside our scope
Examples include event sponsorships, general SEL initiatives, voter information, and public awareness campaigns.
Where
Central Texas
Grant amounts
The typical range is $5,000 – $25,000.
Deadlines
The Foundation Board meets twice a year, however the N1W Grants Committee evaluates proposals on a continuous basis throughout the year. We encourage you to contact the Foundation staff if you have questions about the timing of a submission.
Organizations submitting proposals should limit their request to no more than one submission in any twelve-month period.
Other Limitations
The Foundation makes grants only to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations that have received a “not a private Foundation” determination letter (or preliminary ruling) from the IRS per Internal Revenue Code 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3). This means we fund traditional public charitable organizations. We make no exceptions to this restriction. The Foundation will not make contributions to:
- Individuals
- Organizations not classified as public charities by the IRS
- International charitable organizations
- Religious organizations, unless the program contains no bias to any particular religion and is open to the entire community without regard to belief (see #4 on the FAQ page for more information).
How to Apply
If you believe your work fits our interests, send us an email. Please see the Apply page for instructions.