[UCIMC-Tech] Fwd: [IDF-l] IDF Announces Second Year of Social Justice Grant Funding!

[Danielle Chynoweth]

We should apply this year again - perhaps WRFU or Hackerspace.  Could
also ask for renewal of existing grants for B2P and public i. -
Danielle


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From: Illinois Disciples Foundation <idf at ildisciplesfoundation.org>
Date: Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 2:25 PM
Subject: [IDF-l] IDF Announces Second Year of Social Justice Grant Funding!
To: idf-l at lists.shout.net


Dear IDF Supporters,

The Illinois Disciples Foundation (IDF) is offering 2010 Social Justice
Grants aimed at supporting and strengthening local organizations working
for peace, justice, and systemic change.

Last year, nineteen Champaign County community organizations were awarded
over $175,00 in total through the kick-off year of the IDF Social Justice
Grant program. These nineteen organizations represent a strong selection
of Champaign County's social justice and social service organizations that
serve the underrepresented and struggle for social justice in our
community. A list of current grant recipients is available online at:
http://www.ildisciplesfoundation.org/grants.html

During the economic downturn locally and nationally over the past year,
non-profit organizations are finding grants harder to come by, even losing
once-regular funding. The IDF recognizes the unique situation community
organizations are in with today's economy: the need for services is on the
rise but the funding to operate is dissipating. The IDF is excited to be
able to offer the Social Justice Grant program for a second year to help
keep social justice work alive in our community.

The IDF will continue to offer grants of up to $50,000 to qualifying
charitable and progressive organizations committed to long-lasting change
to the power structures that perpetuate injustices. The Social Justice
Grants will be awarded with preference given to those organizations
working on issues of economic justice, peace and anti-war, health care
justice, and education. In addition, the IDF strongly believes that
societal change starts locally at home and will therefore prioritize
grants for
organizations and projects based in Champaign County.

Any organization interested in applying for an IDF Social Justice Grant
must first submit a Letter of Inquiry to the Foundation by February 19,
2010. Information on the grants, its guidelines, and how to apply are
available on the IDF website.

For more information about the Illinois Disciples Foundation and its
Social Justice Grants, please contact: Jen Tayabji, Executive Director, at
(217) 352-8721 (tel/fax) or idf at ildisciplesfoundation.org.

In solidarity,
Jen Tayabji
Executive Director
Illinois Disciples Foundation (IDF)

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:::IMPORTANT LINKS:::

2010 Grant Information:
http://www.ildisciplesfoundation.org/grants.html

2010 Grant Guidelines (pdf):
http://www.ildisciplesfoundation.org/grants/idf_grant_guidelines_2010.pdf

1/26/10 Press Release:
http://www.ildisciplesfoundation.org/news.html

2009 Grant Recipients:
http://www.ildisciplesfoundation.org/grants.html#2009grantees

10/09 Press Conference on First Grant Cycle Recap:
http://www.ildisciplesfoundation.org/news/news09.html# pc_recap


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Illinois Disciples Foundation (IDF)
P.O. Box 634
Champaign, IL  61824-0634
Office: 44 E. Main St. #315, Champaign
Tel & Fax: (217) 352-8721
idf at ildisciplesfoundation.org
www.ildisciplesfoundation.org

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