We are all passionate about something. There is something we all wish to change or make better for ourselves and the people around us. Finding help to make those changes happen can be very challenging. If you are working to make things happen in your community the following funding opportunity may be of some help.

This week’s pick: The Public Welfare Foundation “The Foundation's grant making supports strategic advocacy that aims to transform public policy at the local, state and national levels.” They fund a wide range of community and neighborhood initiatives as long as they include citizen action and giving people a voice in creating solutions. One of their newest initiatives will fund work helping to create policies for employee paid sick days.

Other their topics of interest are:
Community development

Environment
Human rights
Criminal justice
Health
Civil participation

Typical funding ranges to $3,000. To start the process, submit a letter of inquiry at any time (see inquiry letter checklist on the foundation website). Note: the foundation will be issuing new program guidelines this fall.