Emerging and long-standing organizations are exploring opportunities to own and operate assets, such as business ventures, real estate, and land. These efforts reflect a growing momentum to address the enduring effects of structural racism and disinvestment.
By leveraging community-driven initiatives, such as collective ownership models and strategic reinvestment, there is an opportunity to transform areas historically marked by exclusion into thriving, resilient neighborhoods.
Application Period Closed:
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 5:00 PM (PST)
Community Wealth Building
ABOUT THE THE GRANT
In partnership with the San Joaquin Community Foundation, Edge Collaborative invited proposals for projects that led to real estate acquisition or advanced a community ownership entity.
This funding opportunity was designed to help advance community wealth-building efforts in Stockton and San Joaquin County by:
- TRACK #1 LAND & REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION: Supporting community-based organizations that have begun the process of land or real estate acquisition for community benefit, OR;
- TRACK #2 COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP ENTITY: Supporting community-based organizations or cross-sector coalitions that have begun developing a community ownership entity, such as a community development corporation (CDC), community land trust (CLT), a worker cooperative, or a structure/entity with similar intent.
Successful applications were able to demonstrate that they are either:
- TRACK #1 LAND & REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION: Within 36 months (roughly no more than three years) of acquiring land or real estate for their community-based organization or coalition
- TRACK #2 COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP ENTITY: Launching or have begun the necessary planning activities to create a community ownership entity
The Community Wealth Building RFP was competitive. All nonprofit organizations operating in and serving San Joaquin County were eligible to apply.
Program Funding
Approximately $300,000 was made available for this funding round. Applicants were able to apply for up to $100,000.
Grant Resources Made Available
Recorded Webinar with Grant Administrators: View Webinar Recording from Zoom held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions: This document was aimed to assist with key topics and questions regarding the Community Wealth Building grant opportunity.
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