RESIST funds organizations that are actively part of a movement for social change and demonstrate an understanding of the connections among oppressions. As part of the application process, grant applicants must provide specific information concerning their position, programs and coalition work on a range of political issues, including race, class, gender, reproductive rights, lesbian and gay rights, age and disability.
The 2025 Movement’s Bank Grant Cycle application opens April 3rd, 2025 and will be considered on a first come first serve basis by our grantmaking panel each month until our bank is empty.
Rapid Response Grants: Resist offers $1,000 Rapid Response grants to better meet the needs of frontline groups and organizations. This grant is decided on by Resist staff and generally has a one week turn around.
Successful grant applicants are small-budget groups that struggle toward a broad vision of social justice, while continuing to oppose political and institutional oppression.
Award Amounts: $5,000 – $10,000.