We are living through a moment that calls for deep solidarity, interdependence and radical generosity, a moment that requires us to claim our power to make the world we know is possible. This is why Chinook Fund and Transformative Leadership for Change (TLC) are partnering to reactivate the Another World is Possible Fund. Originally launched in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Another World is Possible Fund is a vehicle to direct resources for crisis response and emergent needs in the short-term and organizational sustainability and resilience in the long-term.

In the current political climate, organizations dedicated to progressive social change and defending the lives of the most marginalized communities are facing unprecedented challenges and threats. These organizations and their leaders, who are on the frontlines of upholding democracy, are facing a backlash of censorship, political repression, and divestment. Organizations in our local Colorado ecosystem have already faced funding cuts due to their stance on protecting the human rights of targeted communities.

This is why we are inviting you—activists, supporters, donors, funders and philanthropic leaders—to join us in reactivating this fund to sustain grassroots leaders and organizations who need our support! The Another World is Possible Fund will continue to be a lifeline of rapid response support to help organizations weather the storms we are in, while also providing healing and care to sustain leaders on the frontlines.

Thank you in advance for your trust and investments!

Grant Size

$5,000-$10,000

Eligibility

Applicants should meet one of the following affiliations.

Chinook Fund affiliation:

• Organizations who have been funded by Chinook Fund through a regular Fall/Spring grant cycle from the Spring of 2023 to current.

• Organizations must have been funded for their most recent request to Chinook Fund. If a group has been recently declined for funding, they must successfully reapply for a Fall/Spring grant cycle before they are eligible for a rapid response grant.

Transformative Leadership for Change affiliation:

• If TLC Fellow/Alumni is still at the organization they entered TLC with (or transitioned to during their time at TLC), the organization is eligible.

Criteria

Grants are to support organizations to respond to:

1. Emergent, urgent needs in response to the current political climate that require resources beyond regular programming/activities.
2. Safety, security & protection—including legal consultation, digital and physical security planning, communications consultation, and bail funds.
3. Setting up mutual aid infrastructure for organizations and communities.
4. Intentional solidarity building across communities or issue areas for mutual protection and movement building.
5. Healing and community care activities for community members and leaders targeted by political repression.
6. Bridge support for organizations who have been cut funding due to political repression.

Timeline

Application Opens: April 1

Application Closes: April 30

Applicants notified of decisions: Week of May 19