Deadline: 07 December 2023
The Urban Justice Center (UJC) is looking for social justice pioneers for the second cohort of the Social Justice Accelerator (SJA) to shepherd new and early-stage social justice organizations through the challenges of developing a well-functioning and high-impact operation.
Over the course of one year, with the option and intention to extend for a second year, the SJA provides up to five individuals with the support and resources to turn their vision for social change into a reality.
The goal is to bring together a cohort of individuals who are able to innovate and carve a path forward in the face of uncertainty, and who will champion justice and equity even in the face of challenge.
What they provide?
- $25K in Seed Funding
- Fiscal Sponsorship: UJC will provide fiscal sponsorship for initiatives that are not yet separately incorporated and/or do not have their 501c3 status.
- Back Office Support: Assistance with accounting, finance, payroll, and benefits.
- Organizational Development Support: Coaching and training to help you build, test, and launch your initiative.
- Extensive Network: Expert guidance from UJC’s extensive network of mentors, consultants, and colleagues, as well as connections to external advisors and potential partners.
- Community: Access to a wider ecosystem of social impact organizations, and the opportunity for collaboration with UJC’s other awardees and anchor projects.
- Space to Work: Free office space in UJC’s downtown Manhattan office, including access to free printing, faxing, postage, office supplies, and conference rooms.
Eligibility Criteria
- SJA welcomes a diverse pool of applicants representing a variety of backgrounds, communities, experiences and fields of practice.
- What are they looking for:
- A clear articulation of the social justice issue or problem being addressed, as well as a vision for change.
- A clear description of the strategy or work planned/ being used to solve the problem.
- An understanding of the timeline and resources required to launch and establish the initiative.
- Both individuals and early-stage organizations (under 2-years old), and projects with more than one person may apply.
- Projects should be based in NYC but can have work targeted anywhere.
- Projects do not need to be incorporated but should be prepared to incorporate and apply for their 501(c) 3 within 2 years of entering the accelerator.
For more information, visit Urban Justice Center.
