FAITHS Community Partners Mini-Grant Announced

Since 1998 The San Francisco Foundation's FAITHS Program has hosted a small grant and technical assistance program to assist congregations and faith-based organizations to promote dialogue and action that strengthen the economic, racial, and civic fabric of local neighborhoods. An advisory group of clergy and lay congregational leaders annually participate in the process by advising the FAITHS team on issues that are important to the faith-based community. Through the program, Community Partners, the FAITHS Program supports efforts that increase the participation of all residents in the civic life of our communities. If our democracy is to remain strong and truly representative, FAITHS believes that it is in our best interest to strengthen projects that inform and engage our communities.

Congregations and faith-based organizations in the five Bay Area counties (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo) are eligible to apply for mini-grants of up to $5,000 to support the work of congregations and faith-based organizations increasing the civic participation of traditionally underrepresented constituencies. Approximately $90,000 in funds is available. To apply for a grant please visit our FAITHS Program page. All applications must be delivered or postmarked by Friday, March 7, 2008. For more information please contact Tessa Rouverol  Callejo at 415.733.8541 or trc@sff.org