RISE Together Fund 2026 Open Call: Grants for BAMEMSA Community Power Building Organizations

Applications are now open for the RISE Together Fund (RTF) 2026 Open Call, a grant opportunity hosted by Proteus Fund to support organizations building community power and advancing justice for BAMEMSA communities.

RISE Together Fund invests in organizations led by and serving Black, African, Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian (BAMEMSA) communities. The fund supports movement-building efforts that use multiple strategies to create lasting social change rooted in community leadership and collective power.

This opportunity is designed to strengthen organizations working at the intersection of racial justice, immigrant rights, faith-based organizing, civic engagement, and community empowerment.

About the RISE Together Fund

The RISE Together Fund provides resources to organizations that center the voices and leadership of BAMEMSA communities. The fund recognizes that meaningful change requires diverse approaches, including advocacy, organizing, narrative change, coalition building, and leadership development.

By investing in community power, the fund aims to advance equity, justice, and long-term systemic transformation.

What the Fund Supports

Eligible organizations may engage in activities such as:

• Community organizing and movement building
• Civic engagement and voter participation
• Leadership development
• Narrative and cultural change
• Policy advocacy
• Coalition building
• Racial and social justice initiatives

Funding Benefits

Selected organizations will receive grant support to strengthen and expand their community-driven work.

Specific grant amounts and detailed funding terms are outlined in the official Request for Proposals (RFP).

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is intended for community power-building organizations that:

• Are rooted in BAMEMSA communities
• Use multiple strategies to create social change
• Center community leadership and grassroots organizing
• Advance justice and equity

Geographic Eligibility

Applicants should review the official RFP for location and eligibility details, as specific geographic requirements may apply.

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted by:

15 June 2026

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