Fund for Community Good (Grand Rapids, MI)

With our Fund for Community Good and Field of Interest funds, Grand Rapids Community Foundation partners with organizations who share our commitment to becoming actively anti-racist, are led by people of color, and are rooted in community. We are drawn to partnerships that: • Address the intersections of racial, social, and economic justice • Seek to change systems by shifting social conditions that maintain inequity • Understand the systemic barriers to racial equity their constituents face and reflect that in their goals, strategies, and work • Create access for people who have historically been excluded from opportunities • Are led by people of color and have board, staff, and leadership at all levels that reflect the people most impacted by disparities in our community • Engage those most affected by disparities in developing and implementing strategies to shift power and resources • Focus on amplifying community voice and building power within communities experiencing inequities • Actively collaborate with others to make systems in West Michigan equitable and inclusive • Understand that systems change is long and ongoing; therefore, projects that are one-time events or occurrences will not be considered