Black-Led sYSTEMS bUILDING

The Black Collective Foundation MN is investing in Black-led change makers building and strengthening culturally rooted systems that advance the social, political, and economic interests of Black people across Minnesota. These systems emphasize the development of community-based solutions, organizations, and networks that are rooted in the values and needs of our communities with an aim to establish sustainable, culturally relevant impact that can endure and adapt over time, fostering power within the community.

We are investing in two grant pathways in support of Systems Building: Strengthen & Sustain pathway and the Visioning & Planning pathway. In addition to investments, the leaders of all of the organizations will receive the Black Collective Fellowship, a one-of-a-kind experience designed to support and sustain the holistic wellbeing of leaders as they build resilient organizations, contribute to a strong and connected ecosystem, resulting in a resilient movement for Black-led Change.

sTRENGTHEN & SUSTAIN

The following organizations will receive a $50,000 general operating grant to strengthen and sustain their proven work of systems building. These funds are for expenses that are essential for an organization to function. It is flexible and covers the costs like program support, staff salaries, utilities, maintenance, supplies and additional overhead and program costs at the discretion of the leaders of the organization. 

In addition to organizational support, the leaders of these organizations are granted $10,000 directly with the freedom to decide its usage. Options include taking a restful sabbatical, joining a self-designed or existing retreat, hiring a leadership or wellness coach for development, supporting a new endeavor, investing in a learning program for expertise, or allocating funds to personal living expenses to unburden the mind, body, and spirit for impactful leadership.