Nonprofit organizations that provide local projects, programs, or initiatives that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the City of San Luis Obispo can now apply for a new grant opportunity.
The City of San Luis Obispo is now offering a total of $300,000 in funding through its HIGH-IMPACT DE&I grant program for Fiscal Year 2022-23. Applications are due on August 31, 2022 by 5 p.m. Late submissions will not be considered. The City plans to award the funds in early 2023. This funding is focused on narrowing equity gaps that have disproportionately impacted marginalized communities. These gaps include, are not limited to:
- Physical and mental health services
- Education
- Housing
- Criminalization
- Food security
- Community representation
One of San Luis Obispo’s Major City Goals is centered around diversity, equity and inclusion, specifically to make San Luis Obispo a more welcoming and inclusive city for all. The purpose of this grant funding is to address equity gaps within our community and enhance the sense of belonging for those most marginalized. This funding allocation is an effort to uplift and support local projects, programs, or initiatives that help San Luis Obispo become a more welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and safe place.
These grants are administered through the City’s newly created Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, which represents the City’s forward-facing commitment to meaningful, structural and lasting change.
Grant Information Session (Virtual)
City staff will host an information session online via Zoom on Wednesday, July 27 at 5:30 p.m.
For details and eligibility requirements, visit www.slocity.org/dei. Questions can be sent to the City’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Manager Beya Makekau at [email protected].
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