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BIG Monetary Assistance Program (MAP)

BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT

Foundation Quarterly Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Up to $4,500

Deadline

July 31, 2026

99 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

BIG Monetary Assistance Program (MAP)

Purpose: Provide financial support to Regional Councils and chapters for specific activities aligned with BIG's goals and objectives.

Eligibility:

  • Regional Councils

  • BIG Chapters
  • Funding Types:

  • Nonrefundable assistance: Up to $1,500 for regions and/or chapters

  • Refundable assistance: $1,000 - $3,000 (must be repaid in 24 months from date of funds received)

  • Combination requests: May combine both types but must not exceed $4,500 total
  • Application Timing: Requests must be submitted during the first month of the quarter prior to the quarter that funds are needed.

  • Example: Funds needed in November 2023; request due by July 31, 2023
  • Geographic Scope: National (BIG regions and chapters)

    Deadline for July-December 2024 Activities: No later than June 7, 2024

    Contact Information:

  • Mrs. Adrianne M. Callahan

  • Email: bignationalprogramandplanning@bignet.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Download BIG 2024 Monetary Assistance Program Guidelines
    2. Download BIG 2024 Monetary Assistance Program Application Form
    3. Complete application with requested funding details
    4. Submit via email to bignationalprogramandplanning@bignet.org

    Required Materials:

  • Completed application form

  • Description of proposed activities

  • Alignment with BIG's goals and objectives

  • Timeline for fund use
  • Submission Deadline:

  • Requests must be received by the deadline and submitted via email

  • Deadline is the first month of the quarter prior to the quarter funds are needed

  • For July-December 2024 activities: NLT June 7, 2024
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofits

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