Proven Impact Organizational Grants

Proven Impact Organizational Grants

Funder: Minnesota Black Collective Foundation (BCFMN)

Award Amount: $50,000 per organization

Geographic Scope: Minnesota, with emphasis on Greater Twin Cities and other Minnesota communities (Moorehead, Rochester)

Program Description:
The Black Collective Foundation MN invests $50,000 each in organizations that have demonstrated tangible impact and need support to sustain, scale, or deepen their impact by strengthening their systems and infrastructure.

Focus Areas

• Leadership development and mentorship programs for Black girls
• Community-centered environmental justice efforts
• Workforce development and economic self-sufficiency initiatives
• Black identity, storytelling, and cultural celebration
• Violence intervention and community safety
• Youth justice and system-impacted populations
• Family preservation and child welfare advocacy
• Physical wellness and community health

Eligibility

• Organization Type: Black-led organizations and nonprofits
• Mission Focus: Organizations advancing the social, political, and economic interests of Black people
• Track Record: Demonstrated tangible impact in their communities

What They Fund

• Strategic communications enhancements
• Financial management systems
• Governance and compliance infrastructure
• Digital equity initiatives
• Program support and staff salaries
• Utilities, maintenance, supplies, and overhead
• Systems strengthening and capacity building

Contact Information

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

Recent Grantees (2025)

• Black Girl Advocate
• BLovely Productions and LeMae Photography
• Community Member for Environmental Justice
• Morning Glory Montessori
• New Roots Midwest
• OneMN/Seeds To Harvest
• Project Restore Minnesota
• Salem Inc.
• Sir Boxing Club
• Village Arms