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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.

    About the Smith Bagley Memorial Grant Award

  • Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund logo Featured
    Domestic Grant Recipient

    AFREF is a nonpartisan and nonprofit coalition of more than 200 civil rights, consumer, labor, business, investor, faith-based, and civic and community groups. Formed in the wake of the 2008 crisis, AFREF is working to lay the foundation for a strong, stable, and ethical financial system – one that serves the economy and the nation as a whole.

  • Project on Government Oversight logo Featured
    International Grant Recipient

    POGO is a nonpartisan independent watchdog that champions good government reforms. POGO’s investigations into corruption, misconduct, and conflicts of interest achieve a more effective, accountable, open and ethical federal government.

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