The Alexandra Hallock Capacity Building Grant for Small Nonprofits
This new grant opportunity honors the extraordinary legacy of Alexandra Hallock by supporting small nonprofit organizations championing human rights, girls' and women's empowerment, and LGBTQ+ causes, providing financial support and invaluable resources to strengthen the infrastructure, governance, and long-term sustainability of grassroots organizations.
Honoring Alexandra Hallock
Alexandra Hallock, affectionately known to many as “Allie,” was a tireless advocate for nonprofit organizations in the United States and charities in the United Kingdom. Before her untimely passing at the age of 37 from NUT carcinoma cancer, Allie impacted countless lives, strengthened thousands of organizations, and inspired social impact leaders across the US and UK.
Much of Allie’s life’s work centered on helping nonprofits with promising solutions build the infrastructure and governance capacity required to actualize their potential and advance their social justice missions. In her career, Allie supported hundreds of nonprofits at Taproot Foundation before becoming the first full-time employee at Cause Strategy Partners, where she eventually became the Chief Operating Officer. Her presence will always be felt in the work that we do and the passion we hold for the nonprofits we support.
Allie was particularly passionate about organizations that advance human rights, girls' and women's empowerment, and LGBTQ+ causes, each of these representing a cause that echoed throughout her own life, community, and volunteer service. Not only was she interested in these causes, but she had a special place in her heart for grassroots nonprofits - small organizations with big visions driven by a true spark for making a difference. By investing in the types of organizations that were closest to Allie’s heart, this grant aims to amplify their impact, strengthen their capacity, and empower them to effect meaningful change in their communities, long into the future. In doing so, we honor Allie’s vision and commitment to a world where every voice is heard, every life is valued, and every human right is upheld.
Grant Overview
About the Grant Opportunity
This grant provides a unique and comprehensive package designed to empower nonprofits and will be awarded in full to three organizations in this inaugural year. Here’s what selected organizations can expect:
Financial Support
Receiving a $20,000 unrestricted grant offers nonprofits the flexibility to allocate funds where they’re needed most. This financial support allows organizations to address immediate needs while planning for long-term sustainability.- Pro-Bono Capacity Building
The grant also includes invaluable capacity-building resources, such as:A consulting engagement from Cause Strategy Partners experts, valued at $10,000.
Access to Taproot Foundation’s Nonprofit Success Coaches, offering personalized guidance to maximize the use of pro-bono resources.
Long-Term Governance Support
Nonprofits will gain permanent access to the BoardLead Nonprofit Network and Cause Strategy Partners’ BoardLearn platform. These tools equip board members with the training and insights they need to foster strong governance, ensuring organizations can grow sustainably.Enhanced Visibility
Grantees will also receive significant publicity during the grant award announcement, amplifying their work and expanding their reach to new audiences and potential supporters.
By combining financial support with resources designed to build capacity and governance, this grant empowers small nonprofits to strengthen their foundation and amplify their impact.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this opportunity, organizations must:
Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in operation for at least 12 months
Have an annual revenue not exceeding $400,000
Advance a mission and programs dedicated to human rights, girls' and women’s empowerment, or LGBTQ+ causes
Be based in and serving communities in the United States
Please note: Organizations affiliated with Cause Strategy Partners employees or advisory board members are ineligible.
Key Dates
Applications Open: January 15, 2025
Submission Deadline: March 14, 2025
Grant Awardees Announced: May 2025
Funding Disbursed: June 2025
Grantees will also have until June 2026 to fully access all pro-bono capacity-building resources, ensuring they can make the most of this opportunity.
Why Apply?
For small nonprofits, the road to sustainability and impact can be challenging. This grant provides not only financial support but also strategic resources to help organizations thrive. Whether your organization needs to enhance operations, improve governance, or build leadership capacity, this grant is an opportunity to achieve those goals and more.
This opportunity is more than a grant—it’s a chance to honor Allie’s vision of a world where nonprofits have the tools they need to create lasting change. Successful applicants will:
Receive resources to enhance organizational infrastructure.
Build capacity in areas like communications, technology, fundraising, and leadership.
Gain national recognition through the Alexandra Hallock Grant publicity.
Grant Materials
To learn more about the process and access documents necessary for your application, check out the below links:
Application Process
Prepare Your Proposal: Clearly outline your organization’s capacity-building needs and how grant funds will address critical challenges.
Fill out an Application: Access the downloadable application materials above.
Submit: Applications must be emailed to grants@causestrategypartners.com by March 14, 2025.
Learn More
For questions or to speak with a grant team member, contact Anakaren Cervantes at anakaren@causestrategypartners.com