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What We Do

How Do I Apply For A Game Changer Grant

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Just Two Easy Pieces

1. Video:

    Guiding Questions

    The video must provide the following information:

  • Tell us who you are (name and role with the applicant)

  • Convey the vision and mission of the organization or program

  • Offer a brief description of the organization or program/project/initiative that is seeking funds

  • Let us know how the grant funds will be used (e.g., county, city, neighborhood)

  • Tell us how racial equity is currently incorporated into your day-to-day work

  • Must explicitly name race when talking about problems and solutions and how you will use grant proceeds

  • Estimate the impact of the grant

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Once the guiding questions are addressed (on the video), feel free to use the rest of the time as you want (up to and no more than 5 minutes). Bottom line, it's all about telling your story. Tell it with commitment. Passion. Authenticity. Truth.

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     Guidelines:

  • Applicants are asked to submit a short (3-5 minute), cell-phone quality video.

  • We do not want applicants to chase down state-of-the-art technology or to pay for access to video equipment. Everyone has a cell phone or knows someone who has one. Use it!

  • Production-quality videos will not be a deciding factor in the selection process.

  • Videos over five minutes will be disqualified . . . and, that means as little as one second, two seconds or three. We know you have a lot to say but, for the purposes of this video, we want you to keep it short and sweet.

  • Videos must be submitted via YouTube. If you have any complications with YouTube, please contact Tom Behnke tomb@forwardci.org or 608-204-8841

  • We reserve the right to not post content that is inappropriate or not a fit for the Game Changer Grants.  

  • Video must:

    • Convey the mission and vision of the organization or program

    •  Tell the story about what is being done to reduce racial inequities

    • Must name race explicitly when talking about problems and solutions

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We reserve the right to not post videos if we feel that they are unsuitable.

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2. Short Application Form

To return to the Game Changer Grants Page click here

 

For more information on funding opportunities contact us.

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To learn more about our Forward Giving program click here.

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