Philanthropic Power Grants

Philanthropic Power Grants

Funder: Minnesota Black Collective Foundation (BCFMN)

Geographic Scope: Minnesota

Program Description:
The Philanthropic Power Grants are a reciprocal partnership that harnesses the interest, scales or deepens the good work that partners already lead, and ultimately advances a shared vision of a Minnesota where people are holistically well, living in dignity and prosperity. The partnership consists of two components: (1) a continuous relationship with the Black Collective through Partnership pathways, and (2) a grant directly allocated to individual Community Builders or their 501(c)(3) organization.

Focus Areas

• Black-led change initiatives
• Community-centered work
• Social, political, and economic empowerment
• Holistic community wellbeing

Eligibility

• Applicant Type: Community Builders trained in philanthropy, grantmaking, and racial justice
• Selection Method: Participatory grantmaking approach with Community Builders
• Geographic Focus: Minnesota

What They Fund

• Individual Community Builder or their 501(c)(3) organization grants
• Scaling or deepening existing work
• Systems strengthening

Contact Information

Address: 2429 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Phone: 612-293-7787 Email: leadership@mnblackcf.org Website: minnesotablackcollectivefoundation.org

Community Builders

The Collective works with Community Builders trained in philanthropy, grantmaking, and racial justice who bring their diverse lived experiences to shape The Collective's investments, strategies, programs, and narratives grounded in the needs and aspirations of Black communities across Minnesota.