Black Giving Collective
The Black Giving Collective funds Black-led initiatives in eight NY counties to address disparities and drive systemic change in areas like education, health, economic mobility, and community leadership.
Funder: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Due Dates: July 31, 2026: Letter of Intent deadline (submit LOI by 5pm) | September 30, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $5,000–$15,000; larger requests considered for exceptional projects.
Summary: Supports Black-led/Black-owned community initiatives addressing disparities and fostering systemic change in the Black community within an eight-county region.
Description
The Black Giving Collective, administered by the Rochester Area Community Foundation, funds Black-led and Black-owned organizations working to address disparities in the Black community across Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties. Guided by the 2024 State of Black Rochester report, the Collective aims to create lasting systemic change through investments in areas such as community leadership, educational excellence, economic mobility, healthcare and wellness, school success, and violence prevention. Grants may support program delivery, capacity building, technology and digital infrastructure, community engagement, and other initiatives that strengthen and uplift Black communities.
