All contributions received into the fund are given directly to community programs without assessing grantmaking costs. Contributions to the SEJ Fund will support local programs fighting poverty, injustice and discrimination. Programs previously funded by the SEJ Fund are briefly described on our list of grantees . Grant recipients are encouraged to expand their fund development activities by submitting an application to participate in future United Way workplace fundraising campaigns where employees can make donations directly to the organization. Common Counsel Foundation SEJ Fund staff will provide technical assistance in completing the application and in developing an efficient and effective workplace fund development program.
Proposals can be for general support, or for a specific project.
Grantees are required to complete a one-page questionnaire at the end of the grant year. Application Process Qualifying applicants may address a proposal to the Program Director of the Social and Economic Justice Fund of Common Counsel Foundation. Letters of inquiry are not required. A listing of all members of the Board of Directors, with brief biographies of each Resumes or brief biographies of key staff References or letters of support from others familiar with the work of your organization News clippings, agency newsletters, brochures, etc. Also accepted are proposals that have been developed for other funding sources, as long as they include the information listed herein.