[Cleveland Foundation](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org)

May 11, 2026 (Application deadline)

$10,000–$25,000 per award; annual cycle

Supports organizations advancing opportunity, wealth building, and well-being for Greater Cleveland’s Black community.

--- ## Description The Black Philanthropy Fund, managed by the Cleveland Foundation, is an endowed affinity fund dedicated to promoting healthy communities and long-term prosperity for Greater Cleveland’s Black community. Through collective giving and strategic partnerships, the fund invests in organizations that create pathways to opportunity, foster economic investment and wealth building, and advance holistic physical and mental health. Funded initiatives should focus on career access, financial security, and community care, with an emphasis on systemic change and collaborative impact. --- ## Due Dates - May 11, 2026: Application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grants range from **$10,000 to $25,000** per award. - Funding is provided on an annual cycle. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be **501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or public entities**. - Organizations must serve Greater Cleveland’s Black community. - Projects should align with at least one of the fund’s core impact areas: - Opportunity access (career pathways, entrepreneurship, civic leadership) - Economic investment and wealth building (financial security, generational wealth, education) - Physical and mental health (resilience, well-being, community care) --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [Cleveland Foundation Grants Gateway](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/grants-gateway-log-in/). - Registration is required for first-time applicants; returning applicants may log in directly. - Required materials typically include organizational information, project description, and a budget. - For technical assistance with the portal, applicants can [request help](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7qeupQ8arkevXFZmm3i_EGi40ydZ_H1NjX1T8rfWstpUN0FXSzg5MkY2QVBYRlFLRjZIRzEwQjVUVS4u). --- ## Additional Information - Only one submission cycle per year. - The fund prioritizes initiatives that demonstrate collaborative approaches and systemic impact within Greater Cleveland’s Black community. --- ## External Links - [Black Philanthropy Fund Grant Details](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/other-grant-opportunities) - [Cleveland Foundation Grants Gateway (Application Portal)](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/grants-gateway-log-in/) - [Cleveland Foundation Home](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Email | Phone | |--------------------------|----------------------------------------------|-----------------| | General Grants Inquiries | [GrantsMgmt@CleveFdn.org](mailto:GrantsMgmt@CleveFdn.org) | 216.861.3810 | | Portal Assistance | [Request Help](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7qeupQ8arkevXFZmm3i_EGi40ydZ_H1NjX1T8rfWstpUN0FXSzg5MkY2QVBYRlFLRjZIRzEwQjVUVS4u) | | | Foundation Contact Page | [Contact Form](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/contact?regards=general_information) | |

Black Philanthropy Fund

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