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Ford Foundation: Ford Foundation: $2,015,000 over 5 years for a BUILD grant. $500,000 over 24 months for general operating support.
Foundation for a Just Society: $400,000 over 24 months for the expansion and strengthening of our Tracking the Backlash project in Latin America and East Africa.
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Wellspring Philanthropic Fund: $450,000 over 24 months for the expansion and strengthening of our Tracking the Backlash project in Latin America and East Africa.
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