Special Initiatives Grants
Special Initiatives Grants
Overview
Supporting mission-driven projects and organizations
From time to time the AAA-ICDR Foundation will pursue Special Initiatives outside of the Annual Grant Cycle that align with the Foundation’s mission. Potential grantees are identified by the Foundation and invited to apply.
$2.29M+
IN GRANTS FUNDED
In 2025 the Foundation funded $555,000 in Special Initiatives Grants.
$329K+
AVERAGE GRANT
The average Special Initiatives Grant amount since inception.
7
PROJECTS FUNDED
The Foundation has awarded 7 organizations in support of Board Initiatives.
Organization
Dignity Best Practices
Grant Purpose
This grant aims to establish field mediation response teams responding to 911 calls in 2-3 pilot cities, demonstrating proof of concept towards a movement making this service mainstream. If successful, thousands of residents will experience the benefits of in-the-moment professional support, rather than a police response, during crises of interpersonal conflict.
GRANT AMOUNT
$555,000