Mennonite Mission Network offers an Anti-Racism Grant for individuals and organizations managed by Asian, Black, Hispanic, Indigenous or other People of Color groups who are engaged in peacebuilding, social justice and anti-racism efforts.
“These organizations have demonstrated a deep commitment to advancing racial justice and building more inclusive communities,” said Jason Ault, Development Representative. “We celebrate their leadership and look forward to the meaningful impact their work will continue to make.”
2026 recipients
These five organizations were selected from the 68 applicants to receive the funding they requested:
Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid, $15,000 (Washington, D.C.) for “Caring for Community: Mutual Aid, Housing Justice, and Economic Survival in DC” – Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid coordinates efforts among organizers, passionate members and volunteers, to provide programming for at-promise youth, promoting healthy communities, and empowering neighbors to ensure their voices are heard.
M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, $11,000 (Rochester, New York) for “Health Equity Workshop and Community Garden” – The M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence works to recognize and undo racism embedded in our economic and social systems in order to stop violence at its root. This grant will address inequities in the healthcare system and access to fresh food.
MashUp! Nashville, $11,000 (Nashville, Tennessee) for “Wholeness, Healing, and Leadership: Scaling Anti-Racist, Culturally Grounded Care for Black LGBTQ+ Communities through the Mindful MashUp Transformation Program and Leadership Development” – MashUp! Nashville confronts health inequities and social injustice head-on, improving the lives and well-being of Black LGBTQ+ through education, advocacy, and community-driven solutions.
Flint Hills Wisdom Keepers Foundation, $10,000 (Lawrence, Kansas) for “2026 Flint Hills Wisdom Keepers Gathering” – Flint Hills Wisdom Keepers is dedicated to preserving, advocating, and giving a platform to Native Communities.
The Good Neighbors Initiative, $3,000 (Niagara Falls, New York) for “Good Neighbors Racial Healing Journey/Victory Garden Project” – The Good Neighbors Initiative is dedicated to healing racial trauma through storytelling, hospitality, and spiritual formation practices.
About the grant
The grant program is an acknowledgment of the historical and ongoing systemic disparities that disproportionately affect diverse communities and aims to empower those who are actively working to address and rectify these issues. These grants are particularly aimed at smaller nonprofits who are often overlooked and have trouble obtaining funding.
Applications for the anti-racism grant are accepted from October – January and are awarded annually in the spring.
- Eligibility: Organizations led by Asian, Black, Hispanic, Indigenous or other People of Color who are engaged in peace-building initiatives, conflict resolution, racial and social justice, community healing and related efforts are encouraged to apply. Only organizations that operate within the United States will be considered at this time. We hope to contribute to the mission of God by starting within our home communities.
- Application process: A simple online application must be submitted between October 1, 2026, and January 31, 2027.
- Grant amounts: Grants will be awarded based on the specific needs and impact potential of the applicant organizations, with varying award sizes to maximize the reach and effectiveness of the grants. A total of $50,000 will be available for distribution in 2027.
- Community outreach: Mission Network will actively engage with Asian, Black, Hispanic, Indigenous or other People of Color communities and organizations to ensure the program reaches those who need it most. This includes collaboration with community leaders, advocates and organizations.
- Evaluation and reporting: Grant recipients will be asked to provide a brief annual report, describing how the money was used. This enables Mission Network to assess the impact of the grants and share success stories.
Mennonite Mission Network exists to lead, mobilize and equip the church to participate in holistic witness to Jesus Christ in a broken world. Your support makes ministries like this possible — donate to the Mennonite Mission Network General Fund.
