Dane County Executive Melissa Agard announced that community-based organizations can now apply for the Partners in Equity Racial Equity and Social Justice (RESJ) Grant. The Partners in Equity Grant Program supports Dane County-based community groups that propose to use funding to address systemic racial inequities in the criminal justice system.
“Equity and justice must be more than aspirations – they need to be reflected in the systems that shape people’s daily lives,” she said. “The Partners in Equity Grant program empowers local organizations to lead that work by addressing barriers in health, education, employment, and criminal justice. I am proud that Dane County continues to invest in community-driven solutions that confront systemic inequities and create opportunities for every resident to thrive.”
Grants are awarded to Dane County based community group(s) that will use the funding to address systemic racial inequities in the following areas: Health, Education, Employment, and Criminal Justice. Individual organizations may apply for up to $15,000. Partnerships or collaborations of two or more eligible organizations may apply for up to $50,000…