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Region 2 Grantmaker: Flourishing in Community

Fordham University's Flourishing in Community is currently serving NJ, NY, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and 8 Indian Nations. Learn more about the The Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program.

On this page:

  • Information on Grantmaker
  • Competition Information - NOW OPEN!

Information on Grantmaker

Grantmaker Website: https://www.fordham.edu/about/living-the-mission/thriving-communities/

Partners:

  • New York Immigration Coalition (New York, NY)
  • New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice (Newark, NJ)
  • ConPRmetidos (San Juan, PR)
  • Community Foundation Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, USVI)
  • Business Initiative Corporation of New York (Bronx, NY)

EJ Thriving Community Technical Assistance Center (EJ TCTAC) Partners:

  • West Harlem Environmental Action, Inc. (dba WE ACT for Environmental Justice)
  • Inter-American University of Puerto Rico-Metropolitan Campus

Competition Information - OPEN

Applications remain open while funding is available. Flourishing in Community accepts proposals on a rolling basis  with quarterly evaluation cycles. Learn more about Flourish in Community and their application process.

Tier 1 (Assessment Projects - 1 year): OPEN

  • Accepting applications on a rolling basis: Apply Here

Tier 2 (Planning Projects - 1-2 years): OPEN

  • Accepting applications on a rolling basis: Apply Here

Tier 3 (Project Development - 2 years): OPEN

  • Accepting applications on a rolling basis: Apply Here

Non-competitive awards: OPEN

  • Accepting applications on a rolling basis: Apply Here

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Last updated on January 9, 2025
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