<h4><strong><span><span><span><span><span><span>We are very excited to share the selected grantees with you for the first </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.goodpush.org/blog/pushing-against-racism-fund-promoting-anti-racist-leadership" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Pushing Against Racism Fund</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span><span><span>! It was incredibly inspiring to learn about all the great initiatives around the world using skateboarding to promote diversity and boost inclusivity, and we can't wait to see how their projects develop!</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></h4>

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<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>We received more than 80 applications across the six continents, of which 28 proposals were shortlisted by the Pushing Against Racism Working Group and passed on to our panel of expert Jury Members. The projects were assessed on the diversity they display in their leadership teams, within the communities they serve, as well as on the social value of the proposed initiative.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>We have now selected 16 organizations across 13 countries to receive a total of $12,000 in grants. These organizations submitted outstanding proposals which aim to improve the physical and mental well-being of disenfranchised communities, promote greater racial equity within skateboarding, and to provide access to skateboarding in underserved communities.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The various projects will be carried out throughout 2022, so check out the successful organizations below and give them a follow to stay up-to-date with the amazing things they're doing!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
