Marching On Fund: ACLU Kansas Microgrant Program
What is the Marching On Fund?
As part of our commitment to collaboration and building a strong movement for change, the ACLU of Kansas has launched the Marching On Fund. This is a micro-grant initiative designed to support small, grassroots organizations across Kansas that work to promote and advance civil liberties. The fund prioritizes organizations led by and serving impacted people and communities, especially people of color. The program’s goal is to strengthen grassroots leadership, foster community engagement, and encourage collaboration across the broader civil rights movement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible organizations must be:
- Kansas-based. Organizations based outside of the state of Kansas are not eligible to receive the grant.
- Grassroots based or in need. Organizations must be show they have limited capacity and prioritize organizational development. They must demonstrate that the microgrant provides a significant impact in their ability to accomplish their mission.
- Organizational mission focused on issues related to democracy, equality, equity, freedom, and justice. We especially invite applications from organizations or groups working at the local level to create systemic change on issues of voting rights, criminal legal reform, LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive healthcare, police accountability, and immigrants’ rights.
Application and Review Process
The Marching On fund will provide grants of up to $1,000 to help build capacity for these early-stage groups, who meet the eligibility criteria.
Applications are accepted January–June and reviewed by the Marching On committee in July. An additional round of applications will be accepted August–December and reviewed in January.
To apply, please fill out this Google form. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].
