Equitable Policy Making
We believe that proactive community engagement is essential for shaping better systems and policies.
This is why the Sector Effectiveness team focuses on helping strengthen the overall conditions for policy development, implementation, and accountability. To advance a vision of a more healthy, vibrant, and effective philanthropic and nonprofit sector, we invest in collaborative efforts that seek to simultaneously address three areas necessary to be connected and aligned for policy change:
- Providing ready access to accurate and reliable data that is analyzed with an equity lens.
- Building capacity for inclusive processes that connect communities and decision-makers in robust and sustained ways to inform, engage, and build power among those who have been marginalized.
- Transforming civic leadership in Massachusetts so that it more effectively reflects, engages, and supports communities most impacted by historic and current inequities.
Grantmaking Process and Inquiries
Grants awarded by the Barr Foundation originate in different ways. The majority of our grants are initiated by our staff based on their ongoing engagement with grantee partners and the broader field. Additionally, given the value we place on long-term partnerships, many grants are renewed for current grantees.
However, we welcome inquiries from those who feel their work may align with Barr’s priorities and who wish to introduce themselves to us. The best approach is to email SectorEffectiveness@barrfoundation.org with brief description (we suggest 300–400 words) of your organization and the funding opportunity you would like us to consider.
Grantmaking in Equitable Policy Making
Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, Inc.
To provide continued support for the Delivering on Equity Collective
- Award Date: 06/11/2024
- Amount: $1,500,000
- Term: 24 months
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