Mennonite Mission Network is offering Anti-Racism Grants specifically for organizations and ministries managed by Asian, Black, Hispanic, Indigenous or other People of Color groups who are engaged in peacebuilding, social justice and anti-racism efforts.

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, although they are doing great work, are often overlooked and have trouble obtaining funding.

1. 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.
2. Application process: A simple online application must be submitted by January 31, 2025.
3. 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. Applicants may apply for up to $15,000. A total of $50,000 is available for 2025.
4. 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.
5. Evaluation and reporting: Grant recipients will be asked to provide a brief annual report, describing how the money was used thus enabling Mission Network to assess the impact of the grants and share success stories.

Applications will be reviewed by the members of the DEI team in consultation with diverse members of Mennonite Church USA.

The DEI team assists Mission Network in its strategic priority for peace and justice. They do this by assessing the organization from an anti-racism lens to create continual transformation for intercultural competence in its structures and relationships.

Mennonite Mission Network exists to lead, mobilize and equip the church to participate in holistic witness to Jesus Christ in a broken world.

For more information, contact Jennifer Hayes, director of Marketing and Communications, 574-501-4139 or JenniferH@MennoniteMission.net.