6.1 Equity in Grantmaking

6.1 Develop a comprehensive equity-centered grantmaking strategy to promote equitable access to resources and increase capacity to deliver services in partnership with smaller, grassroots, emerging, and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color-led organizations anchored in marginalized communities.

Lead Department: Office of the President and Justice Advisory Council

FY24 Highlighted Accomplishments:

• Awarded $3 million in additional capacity building Starting Block Grant (SBG) funding for the second cohort of SBG grantees.
• Released an open call for capacity-building resources and technical assistance as part of the County’s Readiness and Capacity Building Initiative geared towards smaller grassroots organizations.

Implementation Status: On track – meaningful progress advanced