Funding Amount

$500,000 (total for cohort)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Black Teacher Pipeline Grant

Funder: Center for Black Educator Development (CBED)

Status: Active - 2026 applications open

Geographic Scope: Nationally competitive, focused in cities that partner with CBED (including Philadelphia and Memphis regions)

Purpose: Rebuild the national Black teacher pipeline to achieve educational justice and racial equity. Grants support organizations aligned with CBED's mission to increase Black teachers in America's public schools.

Eligibility:

  • Organizations with missions aligned with rebuilding the Black teacher pipeline

  • Partners in cities where CBED operates

  • Focus on social justice reform and teacher diversity
  • Award Information:

  • Initial cohort totaled $500,000 distributed among multiple recipients

  • 2024 recipients included: Black Girls Love Math, Boys Latin of Philadelphia, Healthy Kidz Inc., National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Research for Action, Teach for America Greater Philadelphia, Urban Teachers, and Philly MORE Center
  • Contact:

  • Email: info@thecenterblacked.org

  • Phone: Available via website

  • Address: 1500 Chestnut St Suite 2 #2074, Philadelphia, PA 19102
  • Recent Updates:

  • 2025 Diverse Teacher Pipeline Grantees Announced

  • 2026 Diverse Teacher Pipeline Grant Applications Open for Education Leadership Catalyst for PK12 Education Leaders
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Specific application procedures not detailed in provided content. Contact CBED directly for:

  • Application portal and submission procedures

  • Required materials

  • Narrative questions

  • Timeline and deadlines
    • Contact Information

    • Email: info@thecenterblacked.org
    • Address: 1500 Chestnut St Suite 2 #2074, Philadelphia, PA 19102
    • Visit website for current application cycles and detailed requirements

    What Center for Black Educator Development actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    6
    Total given
    $510K
    Median grant
    $63K
    Range
    $10K–$250K
    • By dollars: District of Columbia 49%, California 20%, Virginia 20%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; San Francisco, CA; Arlington, VA.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

    Example grants

    • United Negro College Fund Inc-Uncf · Washington, DC

      Sponsorship

      $250K

    • Urban Ed Academy Inc · San Francisco, CA

      Spring point sponsorship

      $100K

    • National Board for Professional Teaching Standards · Arlington, VA

      Spring point scholarship

      $100K

    • Black Girls Love Math · Philadelphia, PA

      Spring point sponsorship

      $25K

    • Healthy Kidz Inc · Detroit, MI

      Spring point sponsorship

      $25K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teacherseducationblack-womenminoritiesworkforce-development

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