Question 1

Does the BEC offer grants?

Accepted Answer

Yes, however, BEC’s Organizational Resilience programs (BUILD, ENGAGE, CATALYZE) are only open to current BEC organizational members. You can learn more about these programs on our website, BLO Organizational Resiliency.(https://www.blackequitycollective.org/copy-of-microgrant-program-1)

Question 2

How can my nonprofit apply for funding?

Accepted Answer

BEC’s current funding opportunities and Organizational Resiliency (https://www.blackequitycollective.org/copy-of-microgrant-program-1)grant programs are only open to current organizational members of the BEC. Members will receive email communications from BEC when a new opportunity is available and with instructions for applying for a grant.

Question 3

My nonprofit is hosting an event. Does the BEC sponsor community events?

Accepted Answer

The BEC does not provide monetary support for in-network or out-of-network community events.

Question 4

How are funding decisions made?

Accepted Answer

As part of BEC’s governance structure, we assemble teams of Black nonprofit and philanthropic leaders to serve on a community review committee for our Organizational Resiliency (OR) grant programs. This committee is responsible for making grant decisions for all OR programs. We generally assemble a team of 6-8 leaders for each community review body. BEC staff DOES NOT make any grant decisions.

Question 5

Does BEC provide grants to individuals or Black-owned small businesses?

Accepted Answer

No. Our model is only geared toward nonprofit 501c3 organizations or organizations fiscally sponsored by a registered 501c3.

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