Tupo Pamoja

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The Tupo Pamoja Fund supports initiatives and organizations that benefit Black/African American communities in Stanislaus County. Grounded in resident-led decision making, the program is guided by a committee of Black/African American representatives who understand what investments will be most impactful in addressing the needs of their community.

funding priorities

  • Programming dedicated to Black Community Building (programs, events, and opportunities for the Black community)

  • Arts & Culture

  • Workforce/ Training & Development

  • Health & Wellness

  • Black youth (including, but not limited to foster care, aging out of the system, and pregnant youth)

application details

Up to $75,000 in grant funding will be awarded in the grant cycle. Funding requests may not exceed $10,000. If awarded, the award amount may vary.

The 2024 grant cycle is currently closed.

Awards will be announced via email in April. Projects must be completed within 12 months of being awarded.

Eligibility 

  • Must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code or have a fiscal sponsor that has 501(c)(3) status and provide written authorization confirming its willingness to act as the fiscal sponsor

  • Located in Stanislaus County

  • Must support innovative programs, initiatives, services or other ideas within the above-stated priority areas that serve Black/African Americans in Stanislaus County

  • Must be a Black led organization or project

  • Only one application per project/program. Fiscal sponsors are allowed to apply on behalf of more than one program/project

Contact Information

For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact Umeeka Sheena at usheena@stanislauscf.org or 209.576.1608 x 106.

 
 

2024/25 committee members

  • Amy Collier Carroll

  • Austin Grant

  • Barbara Dodd

  • Fallon Ferris

  • Gina Vargas

  • Gladys Williams

  • Helena Anderson

  • Jacob Mosley

  • Jacquelyn Forte

  • Janeiro Freeda Sr.

  • Kimisha Dunn

  • Leroy Gambrell

  • Ruby Kennedy