Black-Led Movement Fund

Overview

The Black-Led Movement Fund (BLMF), based at Borealis Philanthropy, supports the Movement for Black Lives (M4BL) and other politically-aligned organizations to better shape policy agendas for Black communities, create alternatives to institutions that have been harmful to Black people, and build local Black community power. The BLMF is a donor collaborative that provides a dedicated vehicle for funders to support the ecosystem of grassroots, Black-led power building organizations working towards community safety, justice and liberation.

The Black-Led Movement Fund is rooted in a commitment to:

* Intersectional feminism and the leadership of Black queer and trans people, as well as women/femmes/girls;
* Funding organizations addressing the root causes of anti-Black racism, misogyny, ableism, xenophobia, homophobia, and transphobia;
* Being adaptive, flexible and responsive;
* Funding work that centers Black joy;
* Resourcing anchor organizations in interconnected movement ecosystems, and
* Solidarity, collaboration, and transparency.

Funding Opportunity

The Black-led Movement Fund will provide $183,300 general operating support grants ($91,650 per year) over a two year period, 2025-2027, to U.S. based Black-led power building organizations that are in alignment with the grant eligibility criteria and funding priorities below.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Applicants must meet all of the following grant eligibility criteria to apply. Applicants include:
* Power building 501(c)3 or fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)3 organizations that serve and organize with majority Black populations
* We cannot support: universities or colleges, individuals, hospitals, or government agencies, among others – see the full list of entities we cannot offer support to below.
* Organizations working within the Movement for Black Lives ecosystem (M4BL) OR working in a movement space that is aligned with M4BL Values. Organizations do not have to be working directly with or within the M4BL.
* Organizations that are based in the U.S based or U.S. territories.
* U.S. Territories Include: American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, United States Virgin Islands, Minor Outlying Islands, Bajo Nuevo Bank, Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, and Palmyra Atoll.

Ineligibility

* We Cannot Support:  
* Universities and colleges
* Organizations that are non-U.S. based or not based in a U.S. Territory
* Individuals (private individuals who are not affiliated with an organization) 
* Hospitals
* Government agencies
* Organizations or projects that only provide direct service (i.e., Personal Care Attendants, durable medical equipment, behavioral or medical care, employment supportive programs, adaptive sports, etc.) - Organizations or projects that provide direct services are eligible only if they also engage in community organizing, advocacy, and/or policy work.
* Organizations or projects that only provide research - Organizations or projects that provide research are eligible only if they also engage in community organizing, advocacy, and/or policy work.