Virginia Organizing Project Grant

Organization - Virginia Organizing Project
Grant Amount - $230,000
Foundation - Mott Foundation
Grant Purpose - Virginia Organizing Project is a statewide grassroots community organization that is multicultural and multi-issue, addressing the concerns of poor people and distressed communities. Member organizations of the Virginia Organizing Project have a track record of success at the local and regional levels, and they have seen several significant accomplishments as a statewide organization, especially in the areas of housing and wages. This grant will provide general purpose support to the grantee by providing coordination, training, research, and technical assistance to organizations across the state.


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