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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

  • New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc. logo Smith Bagley Grant Recipient
    2018

    New York Communities Organizing Fund, Inc. (NYCOFI) is a community-based nonprofit organization that seeks to empower low- and moderate-income New Yorkers to help themselves. Through public education, advocacy, research, and direct services, NYCOFI works to improve the economic security and well-being of low-income and people of color communities throughout New York State.

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  • 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.

  • 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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