Racial Justice Project Fund
Through the generosity of contributions to the Macalester Fund’s Racial Equity Support designation, the college is able to offer funding for programs, projects, and events that advance racial justice at Macalester. All students, faculty, and staff are eligible to submit proposals. Proposals are reviewed by a committee of staff, faculty, and students. Projects may include speakers and events, art exhibits and installations, performances, partner programs with community organizations, and reading and dialogue groups. Collaborative, creative, and innovative projects are especially encouraged.
Parameters of funding
- Funds may not be used for faculty or staff salaries, student work-study, student scholarships, or self-payment.
- No more than 25 percent of the total budget may be used for food and travel expenses combined.
- A maximum of $5,000 is available per project, per academic year.
- Proposals must include intended outcomes and assessment criteria.
- Funding may not be used for co-sponsorship of established annual events or programs at Macalester.
- Funds may not be given directly to community organizations or agencies.
- Projects that have previously received funding from the Racial Justice Project fund are ineligible for resubmission.
- Projects that include inter-departmental or cross-organizational collaboration are prioritized.
Important Dates
- Proposals must be submitted the semester prior to project implementation.
- Applications are now open for projects implemented in Summer and Fall 2026.
- An information session will be held on Thursday, April 2nd from 12-1 pm in Flemming Room. Please RSVP here.
- Applications will close on Sunday, April 12th for projects implemented in Summer and Fall 2026.
- Applicants will be notified of committee decisions by the end of the semester.
Recent Past Projects
Police Reform Critical Dialogue with Dr. Yohuru Williams & Dr. Michael Lansing | Funded Spring 2026
Sustaining the Work: Reimagining Unlearning White Supremacy @ Macalester | Funded Spring 2026
Visualizing Occupation: Community Media & Embodied Resistance to Settler Colonial Violence | Funded Spring 2026
Chigir Yelem: How Ethiopian Artists Contend with Social and Political Problems from Addis to Minneapolis | Funded Spring 2026
Summoning Our Collective Power – Virtual Talkback with Felicia Rose Chavez | Funded Fall 2025
Environmental Justice collaborative event in New Orleans | Funded project Spring 2024
Publication of IMANI | Funded project Spring 2024
Publication of Imani Black Book 2023-24 | Funded project Spring 2024