BIPOC Leadership Grant Program
This grant supports organizations advancing BIPOC leadership development in Minnesota’s East Metro region through multi-year funding.
Funder: Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation
Due Dates: Summer 2026 (Program details available) | Late 2026 (Applications accepted)
Funding Amounts: Multi-year grant support; specific amounts not yet announced.
Summary: Supports organizations advancing BIPOC leadership in Minnesota’s East Metro region through multi-year grants.
Key Information: More details on eligibility, funding, and application process will be released in summer 2026.
Description
The BIPOC Leadership Grant Program, offered by the F. R. Bigelow Foundation in partnership with the Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation, is designed to provide multi-year grant support to organizations, programs, and initiatives dedicated to advancing the leadership of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in Minnesota’s East Metro region. Building on nearly a decade of investment in BIPOC leadership, including partnerships such as LinkingLeaders, the program will expand in 2026 to invite new applicants who are committed to fostering BIPOC leadership development.
