Lumina Fund for Racial Justice and Equity

Overview

<p>Lumina will accept one proposal per institution. The proposal may reflect efforts across multiple departments or programs. Lumina is compelled to do more in the aftermath of disturbing and unacceptable racially motivated events on college campuses across the nation. The United States’ legacy of racism, segregation, and injustice are ever-present in current discussions about how to advance equity and fairness in policies and practices, and to increase meaningful opportunity for all. Colleges and universities are essential institutions to shape and guide these dialogues.<br>Many higher education leaders are working hard to close equity gaps in hopes of expanding access and opportunity through postsecondary attainment. The grants described here will provide support to institutions that are addressing equity directly and substantively, catalyzing existing work and deepening impact. The one-time investment of $1 million will be used to support colleges and universities that are working to improve their campus climates by providing opportunities for constructive racial dialogue. Competitive proposals will include:<br>*Community and campus forums<br>*Faculty/staff training and development<br>*Student training and development<br>*Campus-wide programming<br>*Other thoughtfully designed efforts<br>Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors will award two types of grants:<br>1. 4-5 grants of up to $100,000: These awards will be reserved for colleges and universities that can document they already initiated comprehensive efforts to advance equity on their campuses and in their communities. These institutions must show significant progress toward putting plans in place.<br>2. Other grants of up to $25,000: These awards will support colleges and universities with efforts focused on issues related to equity and racial justice on campuses that propose significant work to enhance efforts to improve their campus climates.<br>The most competitive applications will articulate a vision of how a campus climate that supports equity will help accomplish institutional and communitywide objectives.<br>Show evidence of meaningful effort to achieve equity among students of color. Indicate how the financial support will support proposed work or work in progress.<br>This opportunity is first come, first served. Please upload the Limited Submissions Cover Page to express interest in or commit to a submission.</p>