North Star Fund

Rapid Response Grants

Who can apply: Organizations must conduct organizing work in New York City or the specified Hudson Valley counties; respond to an unforeseen political shift or critical campaign juncture; demonstrate elements of community organizing; and generally have an annual budget under $800,000, although there is no budget limit for Rapid Response grants in the general criteria. Organizations must be located in the eligible geography, though they need not work throughout it. New and current grantees may apply. A fiscal sponsor is required by the time an award is made if the applicant lacks 501(c)(3) status. One Rapid Response grant may be received in a 12-month period. Grants do not fund travel to conferences, cash-flow issues, replacement of lost revenue, food or basic needs, or direct services without an organizing strategy.

Deadline: Applications accepted at any time on a rolling basis.