Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation Grant

From Jacob And Hilda Blaustein Foundation Inc

The Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation aims to support individuals in living in a safe and healthy environment, enjoying fundamental civil and political rights. It particularly focuses on addressing institutionalized racism, xenophobia, and the effects of climate change, especially on people of color and low-income communities.

Type of Support

Overview

The grant program by the Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation has three main focus areas: Climate Justice, Racial Justice, and Immigrant Justice.

  1. Climate Justice: It supports actionable efforts towards equitable solutions to climate change, emphasizing support for:
  • Building bipartisan alliances for effective climate policies.
  • Grassroots organizing by communities most affected by climate change.
  1. Racial Justice: The Foundation aims to combat institutionalized racism and advocate for equitable treatment, focusing on:
  • Ending racial disparities in the justice system.
  • Changing punitive and criminalization practices affecting students of color in schools.
  1. Immigrant Justice: It provides grants to uphold the rights of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers through:
  • Advocacy for fair immigration policies led by immigrants.
  • Legal services and litigation to ensure important protections.
  • Support networks for those fleeing violence.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
DC, MD (Baltimore City, Baltimore County), NY (Bronx County, Kings County, New York County, Queens County, Richmond County)
Organization Type
Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Organizations with a fiscal sponsor
Other
  • Located in Baltimore
  • Located in New York
  • Located in the DC Capital Region
  • Must be organized and operated for charitable purposes
  • Preference for organizations with a prior relationship for capital grants
  • Work must fit with the foundation's program priorities

Ineligibility

Individuals seeking grants or scholarships
Organizations submitting unsolicited proposals for academic, scientific or medical research
Organizations focused on direct mail, annual giving, membership campaigns, special events, or fundraising events.
not specified

Submission

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