Boston Ethical Community Announces Launch of Grants Program
Summary
For 2016, BEC has identified a broad set of areas of interest, including racial justice, climate change awareness, civil liberties, homeless advocacy, public health, and voting rights.Formed in 1955, the organization has a long history of working to make the the local community a better place, both through the actions of individuals informed by Ethical Culture, and through direct social activism.The organization will begin accepting proposals on April 18, 2016, and expects to announce the award of the first grant this fall.The grantmaking approach will favor projects having measurable impact on the broader community and the potential to create long-lasting change.For 2016, BEC has identified a broad set of areas of interest, including racial justice, climate change awareness, civil liberties, homeless advocacy, public health, and voting rights.Formed in 1955, the organization has a long history of working to make the the local community a better place, both through the actions of individuals informed by Ethical Culture, and through direct social activism.