THE CALIFORNIA TRUTH AND HEALING FUND
The California Truth & Healing Council (the “Council” or “CTHC”), created by Executive Order N-15-19, bears witness to, records, examines existing documentation of, and receives California Native American narratives regarding the historical relationship between the State of California and California Native Americans in order to clarify the historical record of such relationship in the spirit of truth and healing. The Council’s mission is facilitated by the Governor’s Tribal Advisor and includes representatives from California Native American tribes, relevant state and local agencies, and other relevant non-governmental stakeholders.
Decolonizing Wealth Project believes that CA Native people have an unprecedented opportunity to leverage this political moment to advance healing for tribal communities across California. In order for the process to be maximized, CA tribes and Native-led organizations need resources to be engaged in the state’s process – to both inform and shape it and to hold the government accountable for its promises to Native people. There is also an opportunity for CA Native tribes and Native-led organizations to begin to coordinate and organize efforts centered on truth, healing, and repair across the state to advocate for state-level reparative action.
To this end, Liberated Capital, a fund of Decolonizing Wealth Project, launched a multi-year grantmaking initiative, the California Truth and Healing Fund, to support the engagement of California Native American families, communities, tribes, and organizations to engage in the work of truth and healing. This includes opportunities presented by the Truth and Healing Council process and beyond.
In an effort to create transparency and role clarity, we’d like to share that the CA Truth and Healing Fund operates independently of the State of California. Its work is grounded in the mission of the Decolonizing Wealth Project, a global non-profit organization. Funding decisions will be guided by an advisory board of California Native Americans.
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Organizations and Tribes suppored
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Granted
Current Eligibility and Criteria
– California Native American tribes (Note: non-federally recognized tribes are eligible to apply through a 501(c)(3) or be fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3).
– The 501c3 must submit a letter of support from the tribe or proof that the tribe has been made aware of the proposal)
– California Native American-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, coalitions, or projects fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) based in California. Native American-led defined: the organization’s Board of Directors and Executive leadership must be majority California Native-led, and must primarily service California Natives.
– California Native-led organizations, coalitions or projects must name and provide Letters of Support from the CA tribe(s) they propose to engage, or tribally-affiliated references.
– Individuals are not eligible for funding at this time.
Funding must be used for charitable purposes (no lobbying).
– Funding cannot be used for efforts in opposition to other tribes or tribal entities.
How To Apply
2023 Grantee Partners
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Black Mycelium Project
New Market, TN
Dianne’s Call
Columbia, SC
2022 Grantee Partners
Black Farmers Hub Green Book
Raleigh, NC
Dreaming Out Loud, Inc.
Washington, DC
2021 Grantee Partners
African American Agriculturalists Association
Buena Vista, GA
BAMA Kids, Inc.
Camden, AL
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How to Apply
Liberated Capital uses the JustFund platform to accept and review applications. To apply, follow the steps below: Visit www.justfund.us to log in or register for an account. If you have an existing JustFund account, click ‘Sign In’ and login to access the RFP. If you are having trouble accessing your account, reset your password or contact info@justfund.us. If you do not have an existing account, click ‘Sign Up’ and complete the form. Please note that registrations require 48 business hours for approval. We encourage applicants to register as early as possible. Once you are logged into JustFund, click ‘Funding Opportunities’ at the top of your screen, and select ‘The California Truth and Healing Fund’ RFP. Once you have reviewed the opportunity and determined you qualify to apply, click the ‘Apply’ button at the bottom of the screen. If you have an existing JustFund account, you will simply update your Common Application if needed prior to applying to the RFP. If you are a new user, you will be prompted to complete the JustFund Common Application first before applying to the RFP. If you have additional questions, view JustFund’s, Help Center or contact info@justfund.us for support!
Visit JustFund to log in or register for an account.
If you have an existing JustFund account, click ‘Sign In’ and login to access the RFP. If you are having trouble accessing your account, reset your password or contact info@justfund.us.
If you do not have an existing account, click ‘Sign Up’ and complete the form. Please note that registrations require 48 business hours for approval. We encourage applicants to register as early as possible.
Once you are logged into JustFund, click ‘Funding Opportunities’ at the top of your screen, and select ‘The California Truth and Healing Fund’ RFP. Once you have reviewed the opportunity and determined you qualify to apply, click the ‘Apply’ button at the bottom of the screen. If you have an existing JustFund account, you will simply update your Common Application if needed prior to applying to the RFP. If you are a new user, you will be prompted to complete the JustFund Common Application first before applying to the RFP.
Decolonizing Wealth Project is fiscally sponsored by Allied Media Projects