The mission of the Akonadi Foundation is to support the development of a powerful social change movement to eliminate structural racism and create a racially just society. The goal of the Foundation's Strategic Opportunity Support Fund is to encourage innovation in racial justice movement building through cross learning, alliance building, and strategic initiatives. The Fund will provide small one-time grants to timely efforts as they emerge on a local, regional, and national level. In 2009 the Fund is particularly interested in two key areas: Making Racial Equity an Economic Priority and Building Communities Free of State Violence. Approximately $300,000 will be awarded, with grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. The remaining application deadlines for 2009 are June 5, August 28, and December 4. Guidelines for submitting applications are available on the
Akonadi Foundation's website
