Planning & Visioning Organizational Grants

Planning & Visioning Organizational Grants

Funder: Minnesota Black Collective Foundation (BCFMN)

Award Amount: $10,000 per organization

Number of Grants: 15 organizations annually

Geographic Scope: Minnesota

Program Description:
The Black Collective Foundation MN invests $10,000 in each of emerging and innovative Black-led organizations to support their innovative approaches to Black-led change by building strong systems from the start. This grant is specifically designed for organizations in early stages seeking to establish foundational infrastructure.

Focus Areas

• Mental health and wellness initiatives
• Arts and cultural expression
• Community building and leadership development
• Environmental sustainability and renewable energy education
• Economic empowerment and Black business support
• Media and storytelling
• Civic engagement and advocacy
• Youth mentorship and education
• Holistic wellness and trauma-informed practices
• Professional development and networking

Eligibility

• Organization Type: Black-led organizations and nonprofits
• Stage: Emerging organizations with innovative approaches
• Mission Focus: Organizations advancing Black-led change
• Geographic Priority: Minnesota communities

What They Fund

• Strategic planning and visioning
• Systems building and infrastructure
• Program development
• Leadership capacity building
• Organizational foundation establishment

Contact Information

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

Recent Grantees (2025)

• 846s (mental health)
• All Things Possible Theatrical and Arts Group
• Biking with Baddies
• BOB Rewards Club
• Bubble Line Brewing Company (first Black woman-owned brewery in Minnesota)
• Construction CREDS, LLC
• Digie Made, LLC
• Healing By Lauryn
• Just B Solar Co.
• Peace in Practice
• Rochester in Color
• Sister Saves Sisters
• The Ark Lounge, LLC
• The B Suite
• The Bureau