Black Student Success Capacity Building Grants
Oregon Community Foundation’s Black Student Success Capacity Building Grants help Black-led Oregon organizations expand their capacity to support Black student achievement through infrastructure and program innovation.
Funder: Oregon Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 5, 2026 (application closes)
Funding Amounts: $525,000 total pool; up to $50,000 per organization for a one-year project.
Summary: Supports Black-led, Black-serving organizations in Oregon to build capacity, foster innovation, and amplify long-term impact for Black students.
Description
This grant opportunity from the Oregon Community Foundation is designed to strengthen Black-led, Black-serving organizations across Oregon. It builds on the Black Student Success Initiative, aiming to increase the capacity, sustainability, and impact of organizations supporting Black children and their families. Funding can be used for a range of capacity-building activities, including leadership development, IT infrastructure, innovative educational programming, and strategic collaborations. The goal is to stabilize core operations, pilot new models, and foster resilience in organizations that advance Black student success from early childhood through post-secondary education.
