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    Inform, Influence, Impact Grant

    The Inform, Influence, Impact Grant is for survivors of homicide victims and survivor -led organizations that contribute to the efforts of peace-making. This includes direct service programs, awareness-raising events, leadership development, coordinated trainings and advocacy work on issues facing families impacted by murder. Applicants may request funding for a one-time event, series of events, or an initiative or project with a specific timeline. We encourage survivors who are new to leadership and organizing to apply. Please share with us your plans for informing, influencing and creating impact.

    All completed applications must be submitted via email to Pace McConkie Jr. by 11:59 PM on Sunday, August 7, 2022; or dropped off at the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute (15 Christopher St. Dorchester, MA 02122 ) during business hours, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Please have all application materials in an envelope addressed to “Pace McConkie Jr.”

    Grant timeline: 

    • Application must be COMPLETE (including draft budget) in order to be considered and submitted by 11:59 PM, 8/7/2022
    • We will notify you on 9/5/2022 to inform you of your status.
    • An award reception will be held where grantees will be recognized and receive their funds. (Date and time will be announced in the coming weeks)
    • Applicants MUST have a 501c3 OR a fiscal sponsor (the LDBPI cannot be your fiscal sponsor)
    • Applicants can apply for this grant ONCE a year. If you have applied in the past and it has been over 12 months you are welcome to apply again.

    Please reach out to Pace McConkie Jr. if you have any questions or concerns.

    The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute is deeply grateful for the Galen Gibson Fund and their generosity in providing the funds for this round of grants.

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