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Arca's long-term aim is to advance a sustainable planet where there is respect for human dignity and there is economic, democratic and social equity. We believe that achieving this aim will require structural reforms that restructure the economy and democracy to serve the many, not few.

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The Arca Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation dedicated to advancing equity, justice and human rights. Arca believes that the pursuit of economic and racial justice, an inclusive democracy, human rights, and a clean environment requires an engaged public that has access to information and free expression.

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Arca is not accepting unsolicited grant applications at this time.

Due to the volume of requests and limited capacity, the Arca Foundation is not accepting unsolicited proposals and grant applications at this time. Learn more about our grants.

Featured Grant Recipients

  • We Are Down Home logo Smith Bagley Grant Recipient
    2024

    We Are Down Home (WDH) is a grassroots community-based organization that is committed to building influence for working communities in North Carolina’s rural counties and small towns.

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  • ACCE Institute logo Featured
    Domestic Grant Recipient

    ACCE Institute works to improve the lives of California's traditionally underserved residents, including communities of color, low-income and working families, and the undocumented population, by carrying out work that fosters deep, indigenous leadership development, policy creation, robust civic participation, and broad community empowerment.

  • Women's Action for New Directions logo Featured
    International Grant Recipient

    WAND Education Fund creates educational materials for training and briefing individuals, elected leaders and the media. WAND’s mission is to educate the public and opinion leaders about the need to reduce violence and militarism, and redirect excessive Pentagon spending to unmet human and environmental needs.

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