HBCU Community Hubs
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Deadline
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Grant Type
foundation
Overview
HBCU Community Hubs
Overview: Innovative, eco-friendly, multi-use spaces created to promote sustainability, entrepreneurship, and community resilience in underserved neighborhoods near HBCUs.
- Plant-based cafés and farmers markets
- Pop-up shops for local artisans
- Outdoor event areas
- Plant-forward smoothie and soup shops
- Multipurpose stages for markets and events
- Solar power and EV charging infrastructure
- Hands-on sustainability training for HBCU students
- Careers in climate, energy, and urban planning
- Environmental justice initiatives
- Green workforce development through mentorship, internships, and job placement
Program Features
- HBCU Green Fund Hub: English Avenue/Vine City community of West Atlanta (in development with container build)
- Expanding nationwide to HBCU communities
Locations
- United States (HBCU-adjacent communities)
Geographic Scope
- Environmental stewardship and climate resilience
- Economic empowerment and cooperative business models
- Urban agriculture and composting
- Air pollution reduction and energy access
- Public health improvements
Focus Areas
- Morehouse College's Institute for Cooperative Economic Leadership (ICLS)
- Bezos Earth Fund
- US ACE Coalition
- Land Peace Foundation
- BIPOC Climate Scholars Project
Partners
- Email: info@hbcugreenfund.org
- Website: hbcugreenfund.org
Contact Information
How to Apply
Getting Involved
The organization invites participation through three main pathways:
1. Fund the Initiative
- Make a donation to support Hub expansion
- Funds directly support student-led clean energy projects, climate justice initiatives, and urban green spaces
2. Become a Community Partner
- Corporate, nonprofit, and academic partnerships welcome
- Provide internships, mentorships, and workforce training
- Support HBCU-led climate and sustainability projects
- Help expand the network of HBCU Community Hubs
3. Join The Movement
- Volunteer opportunities
- Events and workshops
- Community engagement activities
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