How much funding does Boulder Fund provide?

Boulder Fund provides At least $100,000 per grant in funding.

When is the deadline for Boulder Fund?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Boulder Fund

EDUCATION LEADERS OF COLOR INC

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Minorities Grants for BIPOC

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Funding Amount

At least $100,000 per grant

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Boulder Fund

Organization: Education Leaders of Color (EdLoC)

Status: Active grant program

Geographic Scope: Nationwide (United States)

Focus Areas:

Education and academic advancement for children of color

Youth empowerment and leadership development

Workforce development and career pathways

Criminal justice reform

Economic and social mobility

Building generational wealth

Cross-sector solutions addressing systemic barriers

Specific areas have included: STEM access, educator leadership and professional development, financial literacy for high school students, immigrant advocacy, teacher recruitment, LGBTQ youth of color advocacy, curriculum development, housing, health

Eligibility:

Leaders of color (founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, PhDs, etc.)

Organizations with innovative solutions to systemic oppression and marginalization

Projects focusing on holistic and cross-sector approaches

EdLoC membership network preferred but not required

Award Details:

One-year grant periods

Minimum $100,000 per grant

Historically multimillion-dollar total commitments annually

Since 2018: $6.9 million committed to 50 organizations nationwide

Background:

Established in 2018

Created to address funding gap for leaders of color who historically have had less access to funding and social capital

Recognizes that education-only focus limits potential for children of color to build generational wealth

Previous grantees have worked on immigrant advocacy, teacher recruitment, youth advocacy for LGBTQ students of color, curriculum development, housing, health, and criminal justice

Contact Information:

Website: https://www.edloc.org/the-boulder-fund

Organization: Education Leaders of Color (EdLoC)

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Key Leadership:

CEO: Sharhonda Bossier

Board Chair: Nancy B. Gutiérrez

How to Apply

Application Process

Specific step-by-step application details are not provided in the available content. However, the following information is known:

Selection Process: Annual selection process with a selection event/Boulder Fund Selection Day
Mentoring & Collaboration: Application and selection process includes mentoring and collaboration opportunities with EdLoC leadership
Networking Benefits: Grantees receive introductions to additional donors and collaborative opportunities
Award Period: One-year grants

Note: Detailed application requirements, forms, narratives questions, and submission procedures are not included in the provided website content. Applicants should visit the Boulder Fund website for complete application details.

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