The Robertson Trust want to support projects that address a specific systemic racism issue, or create the infrastructure needed to sustain impactful anti-racist movements and build a liberated and equitable future. The deadline for applications is 14th October.
The ARJ Fund supports groups and organisations with strong community connections who are motivated to tackle systemic racism affecting their communities.
The Robertson Trust want to support projects that address a specific systemic racism issue, or create the infrastructure needed to sustain impactful anti-racist movements and build a liberated and equitable future.
They’re interested in projects that aim for long-term change by addressing root causes, rather than only responding to symptoms. They are referring to these as systems change projects.
This might include holding decision-makers to account, running public campaigns, building solidarity across groups or movements, media or reporting, or creating a community space that can support organising.
Polished project plans are not exepected at this stage. Instead, successful applicants will have time to explore their issue in more depth and develop their strategy during the project development phase. At this point, the Trust is looking for a clear understanding of the systemic racism issue you want to address, and how you would approach developing your project.
The Fund is open to a wide range of systems change ideas. Systemic racism affects all areas of life, including education, employment, housing, migration, health, mental health, incarceration and media. The Trust is not prioritising specific themes. What matters most is that:
The deadline for applications is 14th October.