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Rethinking RFPs and Grant Management for Real Impact
The Request-for-Proposal (RFP) and other parts of grantmaking often leave out smaller, grassroots community organizations who are closest to those they serve. Using our Community-Based Restorative Justice Program and Grassroots Policy Incubator as examples, we dig into ways that funders and grant managers can create a more inclusive process that uplifts new ideas without sacrificing program quality and accountability.
Investing in Policy Development at the Roots: The Grassroots Policy Incubator Kicks Off!
There’s a shortage of funding and capacity-building opportunities available to small grassroots organizations in NYC, which is why the Grassroots Policy Incubator has been designed specifically to support their needs.
CUNY ISLG & NYC Opportunity Launch Grassroots Policy Incubator for Local Leaders to Address Challenges in their Community
Up to three grassroots leaders or community organizations will be awarded $40K and participate in a six-month policy incubation process to develop solutions to policy gaps or challenges facing NYC communities.