Equitable Development Initiative Awards $5.5 Million to Community Organizations
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The EDI fund, administered by the
"Our values call for a
EDI fosters community leadership and supports organizations to promote equitable access to jobs, education and child care, outdoor space and recreation, cultural expression, healthy food, and other community needs and amenities. These new partnerships are designed to support leadership and build capacity building among the most historically marginalized groups in
The following community-based organizations working in
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* Africatown --
* Chief Seattle Club --
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* United Indians of All Tribes --
Three additional applicants -
One additional project will receive funding for acquisition of an existing childcare and community center. Details will be available after the conclusion of an ongoing real estate transaction.
Several projects are likely to receive additional EDI awards in the future.
Since
EDI awards are intended to complement existing funding sources and address gaps identified by communities in the existing resources available to them. Engagement with partner organizations will involve a multi-year process of building capacity, developing a project, and overseeing implementation and reporting.
OPCD and partner departments established an
Projects were evaluated on their ability to positively impact several equity drivers, that lead to racial equity outcomes including:
* Promoting economic opportunity through education, job training, and enhancing community cultural anchors.
* Helping marginalized populations, businesses, and community organizations stay in their neighborhoods.
* Enhancing health outcomes, access to healthy, culturally relevant food, and supporting safe environments.
Successful applicants demonstrated a deep relationship with the community they are seeking to serve and feature an inclusive community process, with community members serving in their organizational leadership.
Information about the next round of EDI funding will be released in early 2019.
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