In 2023, Rockland Trust will offer its Racial Equity Grant program to support nonprofits in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). The program offers one-time grants up to $15,000 to support internal organizational DE&I projects or external community-focused DE&I projects.
Examples of eligible projects includes:
- Internal Board and/or staff DE&I training
- Organizational policy review/audits
- Staff/client focus groups
- Creation of a DE&I strategic plan
- Series of community education events to foster dialogue and understanding
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofits in good standing with the IRS that are recognized as 501(c)(3) Public Charities
- Must be headquartered, and operate in, at least one of the following areas: Barnstable County, MA; Bristol County, MA; Dukes County, MA; Essex County, MA; Middlesex County, MA; Nantucket County, MA; Norfolk County, MA; Plymouth County, MA; Suffolk County, MA; Worcester County, MA; and State of Rhode Island
Organizations that currently receive support from Rockland Trust or the Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation are eligible to apply without impacting current or future applications for funding.
Application Process and Timeline
Interested organizations must complete an application through Rockland Trust’s online portal. No applications will be accepted by email, mail or fax.
- Monday, April 3, 2023 – Application opens
- Wednesday, May 3 at 5pm EST– Application deadline
- June 2023 – Notification of awards
Funded organizations will be required to complete a brief impact report at the end of the project period.
