Open Buffalo
Open Buffalo is a new civic initiative with a mission to create an equal, just, and free city driven by a united and empowered community open to full democratic participation by all its residents; open to innovative ideas and policies; open to new leaders from diverse communities; and open to meaningful economic opportunity and sustainable wealth creation for all.
Grants
General Operations
| Amount | $750,000 |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 2017-2023 |
| Region | Buffalo |
| Primary Approach | Just Transition in Buffalo |
Building Stronger Collaboration and Increasing Impact for Just Transition Work
The Coalition will work with REOS Partners to develop a new collaborative method of working together within the Crossroads Coalition. This work will strengthen collaboration and build capacities for coalition partners (Crossroads Coalition) thus enabling them to lead sustained, equitable and inclusive economic and social transitions in the Buffalo/Western New York area.
| Amount | $100,000 |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 2020 |
| Region | Buffalo |
| Primary Approach | Just Transition in Buffalo |
Emergency Funding COVID-19
This grant will assist with shifts in communications and program delivery.
| Amount | $10,000 |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 2020 |
| Region | Buffalo |
| Primary Approach | Just Transition in Buffalo |
Crossroads Collective
Crossroads Collective is a coalition of over ten progressive organizations committed to a just transition and building a new, community-controlled economy in Buffalo. The collective is comprised of activists, creators, grassroots educators, organizers, and researchers who realized that all of today’s major battles for justice are linked, and equally important. Crossroads is about grassroots movement throughout Buffalo joining forces and winning on critical community concerns.
| Amount | $38,500 |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 2019-2020 |
| Region | Buffalo |
| Primary Approach | Just Transition in Buffalo |
African Heritage Food Cooperative
This grant supports using mobile markets to place healthy food options within walking distance of 60,000 individuals who currently do not have access. The organization also plans to provide ownership and an introduction to cooperative economics to at least 1,000 people and introduce just transition framework to all members.
| Amount | $40,000 |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 2019-2020 |
| Region | Buffalo |
| Primary Approach | Just Transition in Buffalo |
Intersections 2018 with the Fruit Belt Community Land Trust Board of Directors
Travel to Intersections 2018 conference
| Amount | $5,550 |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 2018 |
| Region | Buffalo |
| Primary Approach | Travel |
Equity Summit 2018
Travel to Equity Summit 2018 in Chicago
| Amount | $4,997 |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 2018 |
| Region | Buffalo |
| Primary Approach | Travel |
Crossroads Collective
Crossroads Collective is a coalition of over ten progressive organizations committed to a just transition and building a new, community-controlled economy in Buffalo. The collective is comprised of activists, creators, grassroots educators, organizers, and researchers who realized that all of today’s major battles for justice are linked, and equally important. Crossroads is about grassroots movement throughout our city joining forces and winning on critical community concerns.
| Amount | $23,000 |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 2018 |
| Region | Buffalo |
| Primary Approach | Just Transition in Buffalo |
African Heritage Food Cooperative- Mobile Market: Eradication of Food Deserts; Promotion of Cooperation and Educating on Just Transition
This project uses mobile markets to place healthy food options withing walking distance of 60,000 individuals who do not have access. It also provides ownership and an introduction to cooperative economics to at least 1,000 people and introduces just transition framework to all members.
| Amount | $20,000 |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 2018 |
| Region | Buffalo |
| Primary Approach | Just Transition in Buffalo |
General Operations
| Amount | $300,000 |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 2015-2017 |
| Region | Buffalo |
| Primary Approach | Just Transition in Buffalo |