Rooted in Justice Grant Program Development.
Client
A family foundation wanted to deepen its power-shifting practice after a successful participatory grantmaking pilot. The program funds nonprofits running youth-led urban green initiatives, work that traditional philanthropy has consistently underfunded.
Peak Bloom co-designed the annual grant program with foundation leadership, then ran it end to end: grant administration, grantee support, and the operational and logistical refinements that kept a strong panel of community reviewers coming back year after year. Grantee administration was designed to be low-lift and streamlined, letting organizations keep their focus on program delivery.
Since its 2020 pilot, Rooted in Justice has completed four more grantmaking cycles, distributed over $1M to small nonprofits, and built a seasoned corps of returning community reviewers. The program now includes curated professional development calls and a growing alumni network.
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