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OCTOBER NEWS

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Four Grant Opportunities Now Available!

Seattle Foundation is currently accepting grant applications for four different programs and funds. The full list of opportunities is below under Current Grant Opportunities.

 
 


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Everyone Deserves a Second Chance

Seattle Foundation grantee Civil Survival organizes, educates and empowers individuals impacted by the criminal justice system.

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Arts and Culture: The Creative Advantage

The Creative Advantage brings the power of arts education to Seattle students in under-resourced schools and communities.

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Increasing Latinx Leadership in Philanthropy

Seattle Foundation’s Madeliene Hernandez and Seattle International Foundation’s Perla Vázquez join 2019 cohort for the Hispanics in Philanthropy Líderes Fellowship.

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IN THE MEDIA

Daring Women: Kris Hermanns Says Leaders Must Learn to Make Good Decisions in an Ambiguous World

Seattle Business magazine profiled Seattle Foundation’s chief impact officer, Kris Hermanns, as part of its Daring Women series.

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The Power & Influence Top 50

The NonProfit Times named President & CEO Tony Mestres its 2019 Influencer of the Year! Initially recognized in the Power & Influence Top 50 list, Tony received this special award for making Seattle Foundation “a case study for remodeling civic purpose for justice and equity."

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Vibrant Democracy Initiative Engagement Pipeline 2019 Grants

This funding supports leadership development and mobilization of underserved community groups to increase racial equity.

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CURRENT GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

 
Vibrant Democracy Initiative Partnership Mobilization

Through the Partnership Mobilization program, part of Seattle Foundation's Vibrant Democracy Initiative, nonprofits can apply for a total of up to $30,000 to fund partnerships that strengthen the civic voice and participation of underrepresented communities to increase racial and economic equity.

 
Capacity Building

Seattle Foundation has focused and prioritized our investment strategy on achieving greater racial and economic equity in the region so that all residents have fair and equitable opportunities to reach their full potential. We continue to support local capacity-building organizations, prioritizing programs that increase the effectiveness and long-term stability of nonprofit organizations serving or based in communities of color. Deadline: 11/1/19

 
Neighbor to Neighbor

Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) supports grassroots efforts that increase engagement, power and influence of community members affected by poverty and racial disparities. Deadline: 11/15/19

 
The Whitehorse Foundation

The mission of The Whitehorse Foundation is to fund organizations working to improve the quality of life for residents of Snohomish County, Washington.

 
 
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