Funding Amount

$500,000 (total for cohort)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Other requirements

  • Organizations with missions aligned with rebuilding the Black teacher pipeline
  • Partners in cities where CBED operates
  • Focus on social justice reform and teacher diversity

Overview

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, 2025

Grants in 2025
9
Total given
$846K
Median grant
$80K
Range
$8,500–$346K
  • By dollars: District of Columbia 56%, California 25%, Tennessee 9%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Los Angeles, CA; Memphis, TN.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

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

    Sponsorship

    $346K

  • Citytutor DC · Washington, DC

    Spring point sponsorship

    $80K

  • Man up Teacher Fellowship · Memphis, TN

    Spring point sponsorship

    $80K

  • Project Sankofa · Los Angeles, CA

    Spring point sponsorship

    $80K

  • Watts of Power Foundation · Los Angeles, CA

    Spring point sponsorship

    $80K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Teachers
  • Education
  • Black women
  • Minorities
  • Workforce development

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