Nonprofit Grants for Black and African Americans

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Grant Details:

The average grant size is $12,000.

Application Deadlines:

March 15 and September 15, annually

Description:

The Abelard Foundation East supports nonprofit organizations located east of the Mississippi River.

The Foundation is committed to supporting local progressive social change activities that…

Grant Details:

Grants of $10,000 are provided.

Application Deadlines:

June 7, 2024
(The 2025 deadline will be available in the spring.)

Description:

The mission of the Akonadi Foundation is to support the development of powerful social change movements to eliminate structural racism.

The Foundation's So Love Can Win Fund

Average Grant:
$2000
Application Deadlines:

Fund for Greater Albion, Youth Advisory Committee Fund, James C. Kingsley Youth Fund, and Riverfront Development and Environmental Fund: March 15, May 15, and September 15, annually

Rotary Club of Albion Charitable Fund, the Andersons Charitable Fund, Jack L. Hoaglin Family Fund, MACI Youth Fund, Prince Hall Award, and Team 1 Plastics Advised Fund: May 15, annually

Boggan/Holland African American Community Fund and Healthy Youth/Healthy Seniors Fund: September 15, annually

Description:

The Albion Community Foundation strives to improve the quality of life for the residents of the greater Albion, MI, area.

The Foundation's Fund for Greater Albion provides grants of up to $…

Grant Details:

Grants typically range up to $50,000.

Application Deadlines:

Financial Stability: March 1, 2024
Financial Sustainability: May 1, 2024
Financial Security: August 1, 2024
(The 2025 deadlines will be available in the winter.)

Description:

The Allianz Corporate Giving Program supports nonprofit organizations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, community that promote financial literacy and the independence and self-sufficiency of senior…

Grant Details:

Helping Hands Grants range up to $5,000.
MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants are for $10,000 over a two-year period.

Application Deadlines:

Helping Hands Grants Program: May 31, annually
MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program: September 30, annually

Description:

The American Psychiatric Association Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Psychiatric Association, is dedicated to advancing public understanding of mental illnesses. The Foundation…

Grant Range:
$10000 - $25000
Grant Details:

Occasionally, larger grants are made.

Application Deadlines:

January 2, April 1, July 7, and October 1, annually

Note: New applicants are encouraged to submit a concept letter prior to applying.

Description:

The purpose of the Americana Foundation is to support the sustainable development of agriculture and community food systems, the protection of natural resources, and the conservation of early…

Grant Details:

Think Grants range up to $20,000.
Explore Grants range up to $30,000.

Application Deadlines:

December 15, 2024, and May 15 and August 15, 2025
(Additional 2025 deadlines may be available in the fall.)

Description:

The Arts Work Fund for Organizational Development is a funder collaborative created to help strengthen the management and operations of small arts and cultural organizations in Chicago and Cook…

Grant Range:
$500 - $250000
Average Grant:
$5000 - $25000
Grant Details:

Occasionally, larger grants are made.

Application Deadlines:

Invited proposals are reviewed quarterly.

Description:

The Benwood Foundation is dedicated to building and strengthening the Chattanooga and Hamilton County, TN, community.

Areas of interest include:

Urban Vitality
The…