The Dream Keeper Initiative (DKI) is a community-driven initiative with the goal of reinvesting into San Francisco’s Black communities across a number of different activities, events and programs. As a proud participant in the Dream Keeper Initiative, GLIDE will support low-income Black San Francisco residents who have experienced intergenerational violence due to systemic racism. Through this work and investments, GLIDE aims to further our mission of breaking cycles of poverty and ensure that new investments — including in youth development and economic opportunity — are accessible to San Francisco’s families who are most in need.
As part of GLIDE’s participation with the DKI, we will be awarding Transition-Age Youth (TAY) mini-grants of up to $500 per person in the form of Visa gift card for up to 200 Black/BIPOC youth ages 18-24 who live in San Francisco. These mini-grants will provide stimulus/reparations funds to help youth overcome barriers stemming from community violence and/or domestic violence. The GLIDE mini-grant investment will reflect trust in youths’ judgment and build confidence. These grants will provide a significant resource to help youth embark on a path toward realizing life goals.
Applications for the 2nd round of mini-grants are now closed. Thank you for your submission.
Applicants selected for the mini-grants will be awarded $500 stipend in the form of a Visa gift card.
The Dream Keeper Initiative is a community-driven initiative with the goal of reinvesting into San Francisco’s Black communities across a number of different activities, events and programs. As a proud participant in the Dream Keeper Initiative, GLIDE will support low-income Black San Francisco residents who have experienced intergenerational violence due to systemic racism. Through this work and investments, GLIDE aims to further our mission of breaking cycles of poverty and ensure that new investments — including in youth development and economic opportunity — are accessible to San Francisco’s families who are most in need.
As part of GLIDE’s participation with the DKI, we will be awarding Transition-Age Youth (TAY) mini-grants of up to $500 per person for 150 Black/BIPOC youth ages 18-24 who live in San Francisco. These mini-grants will provide stimulus/reparations funds to help youth overcome barriers stemming from community violence and/or domestic violence. The GLIDE mini-grant investment will reflect trust in youths’ judgment and build confidence. These grants will provide a significant resource to help youth embark on a path toward realizing life goals.
To provide stimulus/reparations funds to help Black/African American youth between 18-24 living in San Francisco overcome barriers stemming from community violence or domestic violence.
Up to 200 youths will be awarded $500 each.
Yes. If awarded a mini-grant, an ID will be needed to verify your identity, date of birth, and address when you come to pick up your award. Please email Saundra Haggerty at shaggerty@glide.org if you do not have an ID.
All applications must be received by April 15, 2024. Please get in touch with Saundra Haggerty if you need assistance completing the online application form.
Awardees will be notified by email or phone the week of April 29, 2024, and given information on when and how to pick up their award. All awardees must pick up their awards in person at GLIDE, 330 Ellis Street, San Francisco 94102.
Contact Kathy James at 415-674-5536 or by email at shaggerty@glide.org.
