Grants
We Fund Impactful Initiatives Aligned With Our Mission
The Jinny Chalmers Fund for Education Justice supports family, youth, and educator-led initiatives that amplify and deepen the practices that allow schools and communities to be places where all are recognized as contributing, valued, and integral members. By centering racial justice in practices such as: inclusive education, youth-leadership, family-school partnerships, and teacher education programs, we honor Jinny’s passion and purpose.
Guiding Principles
Recognizing the intersectionality of issues connected to the fight for justice and equity, the fund is eager to support projects that align with one or more of the following values:
• Equitable, excellent, and inclusive education
• Racial justice in classrooms, schools, community, and teacher education programs
• Families of students as equal partners with educators in schools
• Decision making processes about school issues that prioritize family and teacher voice
• Teacher mentoring
• Developing youth leadership skills and experiential education opportunities
Guiding Principles
Apply
Please apply for a Jinny Chalmers Fund for Education Justice grant if you meet the following criteria:
● Seeking up to $10,000 to fund a project aligned to the mission and principles of the Jinny Chalmers Fund for Education Justice (to be applied beginning within 3 months of receipt).
● 501c3 Organization or have a fiscal sponsor through a partner organization.
First-time applicants must submit a Pre-Screening Form and, if invited, an Official Application. Returning grant recipients may submit an Official Application for new funding.
The Fund offers two application cycles per year (see chart for timeline and deadlines).
Review the forms below for additional details.
| Cycle 1 | Cycle 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Screening Form for First-time Applicants Submission Deadline | February 15 | August 15 |
| Invitation to Submit Official Application | March 1 | September 1 |
| Official Application Submission Deadline for First-time and Returning Applicants | March 31 | September 30 |
First-time Applicants
Returning Grant Recipients and Invited First-time Applicants