Grants That Make a Difference
March 1, 2005
Ms. Foundation Promotes Diversity in Public Policy
The Ms. Foundation for Women recently announced the grantees for its new initiative, "Public Voices, Public Policy: Realizing the Power of Women of Color." Seven community-based organizations led by women of color will each receive $75,000 in general operating support. The Ms. Foundation will also provide training and guidance in areas such as media outreach and networking. This additional support to the grantees will be invaluable as their leaders advocate for their communities.
Sara K. Gould, president and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women notes,
"With Public Voices, Public Policy we are implementing a more focused approach to increasing the voice and power of women of color in the policy-making process, as well as addressing policy in a broad framework."
The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health was one of the organizations receiving Public Voices, Public Policy grants. Based in New York, the educational and advocacy group strives to improve the quality of life and reproductive health of Latinas across the nation. Click on the link below for the full press release and a listing of other grantees.
"Ms. Foundation for Women Announces First Grant Recipients for Public Voices, Public Policy: Realizing the Power of Women of Color." Ms. Foundation for Women Press Release, February 24, 2005.
"Grants that Make a Difference" is a rotating
feature profiling grants awarded to 501(c)3 nonprofit
organizations in the tri-state region (NY, NJ, or CT); the grantmaker doesn't necessarily
have to be local. The selection of grants for
"Grants That Make a Difference" is based on criteria
such as programmatic interests, geographic focus,
and size, to ensure the broadest possible representation
of the region's nonprofit sector.
If you'd like to see a grant awarded to your NPO
featured here, e-mail a detailed description of
the grant (following the format below), to nyweb@foundationcenter.org,
with "Grants Submission" in the subject line.
We welcome press releases in addition to, or as
a substitute for the description.
Here is what you need to include:
- Name of your funded program
- The amount of the grant (indicate if multi-year)
- Who received the grant - Your organization's name, contact person's name (if applicable), address, telephone and Web site (if applicable).
- Who gave the grant - Name of the grantmaker
- Community impact: A brief (250 words maximum) explanation of how this program is making a difference in the community.
- Your organization's mission and how it relates to this funded project.
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