In October 2025, Grantmakers for Southern Progress convened funders, organizers, and movement partners in Little Rock for The Seeds of Sovereignty, a gathering rooted in honoring the legacy of rural …
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In September of last year, Hurricane Helene brought on catastrophic levels of rain and flooding that ravaged western North Carolina (WNC), Tennessee, Virginia, Georgia, and Florida. No one could have …
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Dear GSP Community, When our people and our region are under attack, it’s imperative that we look out for each other. At Grantmakers for Southern Progress, we’ve been spending intentional …
The full impact of Hurricane Helene on Appalachia and the Southeast is widespread and not yet fully known. Our hearts go out to all the people who have been affected …
Philanthropy Open Letter in Defense of Democracy Philanthropy plays a critical role in our political infrastructure. Funding strategies for power-building, protecting free and fair elections, rapid response funds, and more …