Emerging LGBTQ Leaders of Color Fund Awards Over $2 Million to LGBTQ BIPOC-Led Organizations Creating Alternatives For a Safer World

by Borealis Communications | Jan 23, 2024 | Grantee News & Updates, News & Updates

Established in 2015, Borealis Philanthropy’s first-ever fund, the Emerging LGBTQ Leaders of Color (ELLC) Fund, proudly supports young trans and queer leaders of color and the organizations they lead to build inclusive, effective, and connected social justice...

My Journey From Mass Incarceration to Philanthro-Activist: A Reflection on Trans Prisoner Day of Action and Solidarity

by Borealis Communications | Jan 22, 2024 | Borealis News & Updates, News & Updates

Written by: Dominique Morgan, Program Director, Fund for Trans Generations On February 16th, 2009, #56892 was released from incarceration. On February 16th, 2024, I’ll celebrate fifteen years free from incarceration. Fifteen years is five years longer than I was...

From Inquiry to Impact: Building Vital Relationships For Thriving Journalism Futures

by Borealis Communications | Dec 11, 2023 | Borealis News & Updates, Grantee News & Updates, News & Updates

Last month, over 150 Black, Indigenous, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Latine journalists, publishers, and media leaders came together on a virtual webinar, co-hosted by the Racial Equity in Journalism Fund and Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, with leading...

Disability Inclusion Fund Moves Over $4 Million to Disabled-Led Organizations and Organizers Building a World Free of Ableism

by Borealis Communications | Dec 6, 2023 | Grantee News & Updates, News & Updates

Established in 2019, Borealis Philanthropy’s Disability Inclusion Fund (DIF) exists to seed and expand the capacity of the disability justice movement and amplify the powerful grassroots leaders at its forefront. This month, the DIF is proud to announce $4,075,000 in...

The Disability Inclusion Fund Awards $400K in Joy Grants to Disabled-Led Organizers, Emphasizing Well-Being as Essential to Our Collective Liberation

by Borealis Communications | Dec 6, 2023 | Grantee News & Updates, News & Updates

Since its inception, The Disability Inclusion Fund’s (DIF) grantmaking has been rooted in its value of centering the experiences and wisdom of movement advocates with disabilities—especially that of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color leaders. Integral to this...

The Racial Equity in Journalism Fund Awards $5.42 Million to News Organizations Led By and Serving Communities of Color

by Borealis Communications | Dec 4, 2023 | Borealis News & Updates, Grantee News & Updates, News & Updates

Photo Credit: Bethanie Hines. The Racial Equity in Journalism (REJ) Fund remains steadfast in its commitment to resourcing the BIPOC journalism ecosystem, and, in October, awarded $5.42 million in grants to 58 news organizations serving communities of color across the...