Critical Community Needs Fund
The Critical Community Needs Fund provides rapid-response operating support to small Black Led Organizations sustaining essential services for the Black community during crises.
Funder: POISE Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Amount varies; typically operating support for small Black Led Organizations (BLOs) impacted by crises.
Summary: Operating support for small Black Led Organizations addressing urgent needs in the Black community during crises.
Key Information: This fund is not currently open; it is poised to activate rapidly in response to future crises.
Description
The Critical Community Needs Fund (CCNF) is an emergency grant program administered by the POISE Foundation. It is designed to provide operating support to small, Black Led Organizations (BLOs) that address urgent needs in the Black community, particularly during times of crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund aims to help BLOs sustain critical services and maintain operations for vulnerable populations when resources are strained. While the fund is not currently accepting applications, it is maintained as a rapid-response resource to be activated in future emergencies affecting the Black community.
