Participatory Grantmaking
Funders are increasingly looking to engage the communities they serve in the grantmaking process, but there are few resources about how to do so. This suite of GrantCraft resources addresses this gap by exploring the what, how, and why of participatory grantmaking—an approach to philanthropy that cedes decision-making authority to the very communities affected by funding decisions. The guide, Deciding Together: Shifting Power and Resources Through Participatory Grantmaking, features insight from a variety of participatory grantmakers and shares the benefits, challenges, and strategies for engaging in this practice. To complement the guide, we’ve collected detailed descriptions of how a few funders are engaging in this practice (the ‘mechanics’), videos of practitioners answering commonly asked questions, a collection of other online media produced on this topic, and blog posts. For published resources on participatory grantmaking, visit the collection on IssueLab at participatorygrantmaking.issuelab.org. Learn from funders that have shifted power about strategies to consider, the right questions to ask, and how this approach has opened doors to greater impact.
This is a living, growing suite of resources—so if you have something to add to the conversation, whether it be a blog post, report, video, or another form of insight, reach out to us at participatorygrantmaking@foundationcenter.org.
Follow the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #ShiftThePower. You can also read our press release here.
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Link to Whose Impact Are We Measuring? Proving the Efficacy of Participatory Grantmaking
Outcomes & Impact Whose Impact Are We Measuring? Proving the Efficacy of Participatory Grantmaking
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Link to Why Let Go of Power?
Funder Approach Why Let Go of Power?
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Link to Deciding Together
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Link to Mechanics of Participatory Grantmaking
Funder Approach Mechanics of Participatory Grantmaking
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Link to Participatory Grantmaking: Additional Resources
Funder Approach Participatory Grantmaking: Additional Resources
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Link to Announcing Our New Guide on Participatory Grantmaking!
Funder Approach Announcing Our New Guide on Participatory Grantmaking!
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Link to Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Romy Krämer, FundAction and Guerrilla Foundation
Diversity Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Romy Krämer, FundAction and Guerrilla Foundation
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Link to Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Wanja Muguongo, UHAI EASHRI
Gender Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Wanja Muguongo, UHAI EASHRI
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Link to Insight On Participatory Grantmaking: Patricia Eng, New York Women’s Foundation
Funder Approach Insight On Participatory Grantmaking: Patricia Eng, New York Women’s Foundation
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Link to Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Aisha Mansour, Dalia Association
Civic Engagement Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Aisha Mansour, Dalia Association
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Link to Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Diana Samarasan, Disability Rights Fund
Human Rights Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Diana Samarasan, Disability Rights Fund
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Link to Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Mutisya Leonard, UHAI EASHRI
Funder Approach Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Mutisya Leonard, UHAI EASHRI
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Link to Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Patrick Fotso, Red Umbrella Fund
Funder Approach Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Patrick Fotso, Red Umbrella Fund
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Link to Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Lina Ismail, Dalia Association
Funder Approach Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Lina Ismail, Dalia Association
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Link to Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Allison Davis, Global Greengrants Fund
Funder Approach Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Allison Davis, Global Greengrants Fund
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Link to Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Valerie Lemieux, Catherine Donnelly Foundation
Funder Approach Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Valerie Lemieux, Catherine Donnelly Foundation
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Link to Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Arundhati Ghosh, India Foundation for the Arts
Funder Approach Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Arundhati Ghosh, India Foundation for the Arts
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Link to Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Kaberi Banerjee-Murthy, Brooklyn Community Foundation
Funder Approach Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Kaberi Banerjee-Murthy, Brooklyn Community Foundation
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Link to Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Rose Longhurst, EDGE Fund and FundAction
Funder Approach Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Rose Longhurst, EDGE Fund and FundAction
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Link to Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Camille Emeagwali, New York Women’s Foundation
Funder Approach Insight on Participatory Grantmaking: Camille Emeagwali, New York Women’s Foundation
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Link to Why Every Funder Should Consider Participatory Grantmaking
Community Development Why Every Funder Should Consider Participatory Grantmaking