Black Philanthropy Month (BPM) and Black Business Month both take place in August.

This makes August a special month for us as Black-led, Black-serving, and Black-focused (B3) nonprofit organizations to amplify our impact. 

It’s a unique time to fully leverage the power of collective giving and focused giving towards noteworthy causes. 

Year over year, the momentum behind Black Philanthropy Month has only grown and it's up to us to ensure its incredible impact continues to grow.

It's a special time to uplift, empower, and address systemic inequities. 

We hope you're ready. It's going to be a month to remember, packed with extraordinary ways to support and have fun.

My latest blog: "Born from Community, Built by Generosity: The True Essence of Philanthropy in the Black Community." 

I dive into the rich history of resilience, solidarity, and empowerment that defines tradition, from roots in pre-colonial Africa to its transformative impact today. 

I unpack how Black Philanthropy has evolved from a survival necessity to a powerful force for social change and celebration. 

Now I invite you to join us as we honor this legacy and celebrate Black Philanthropy Month, and envision a future where community support and empowerment continue to thrive. 

Read more and become inspired to make a difference.

Highlights from the July newsletter are:

1. Three upcoming events for August (also known as Black Business Month and Black Philanthropy Month)
2. A shortlist of grants from Canada, The U.S, Africa, The Caribbean, and the rest of the world
3. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) focus for July
4. Welcoming 4 new members to SBC's online directory

SBC's Upcoming Events

Black Philanthropy Month is coming up! Do you know what you're doing yet??

Join us and let’s celebrate Black Philanthropy Month (BPM) & Black Business Month (BBM) with three impactful events:

1) 🧠 The Mastermind

Date: August 14, 2024
Time: 1:00-4:00pm EST
Location: Traveling Barber Soundstage, Scarborough, Ontario
Topic: "How to Think Like a Business for Nonprofits"
Format: In-person & live recording. Limited space of 25.

2)🎉 The Blocko

Date: August 25, 2024
Time: 10:00am-6:00pm EST
Location: Evergreen Brickworks
Event: Celebrating Black Philanthropy’s 3 Pillars: Community, Organizations, Businesses
Activities: Food, entertainment, activities, Kids Korner, marketplace, fundraising & more!
 

3)🔄 The Roundtable

Date: August 28, 2024
Time: 1:00-4:00pm EST
Location: Traveling Barber Soundstage, Scarborough, Ontario
Topic: “Driving Positive Change within the Black Ecosystem”
Format: In-person & live recording. Limited space of 25.
 

🔗 Register and save the dates now.

Featured Organization 

Black Philanthropy Month

Global Black Philanthropy Initiative (GBPI)

Have you noticed that every year, some organizations succeed during Black Philanthropy Month and throughout the rest of year, while others don't?

One of the fundamental aspects of raising funds is having the network and visibility to raise money. 

About a year ago, we decided to close this funding gap and created a new program known as Global Black Philanthropy Initiative, GBPI for short. 

GBPI is an online fundraising platform to donate by causes aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The ultimate initiative that allows any supporter to Donate Once and Impact Many.

https://global-bpi.org/ 
 

We launched GBPI with a clear focus for every month and a question we like to ask ourselves is if “Black organizations receive as little as 7 cents for every $100 donated to Canada’s big charities”, then what inivitiaves can we take bridge this gap all around the world?

Everything we do at SBC is to help elevate the Black community.

Our ongoing efforts have raised $2,370 Canadian dollars to support the nonprofits listed on SBC's Online Directory of vetted organizations since the launch in August 2023. 

Your support is crucial to our mission. 

For July, we’re raising funds for nonprofits aligned to: 

• SDG#9:Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• SDG#12:Responsible Consumption and Production

This means that we're making a special effort to raise funds for the nonprofit change-makers aligned with achieving SDG#9 and SDG#12 who are listed in our directory of over 140 nonprofits across the globe.📈⬆️

🌐 Supporting Black nonprofits means investing in the well-being and the advancement of the Global Black community. Let's stand together and amplify their voices! ⁠

Visit www.global-bpi.org and contribute now to help us build a world where all Black-led nonprofits are empowered with the right resources to perpetuate their impact. 

Support Black Charities (SBC) has compiled a comprehensive list of grant & funding opportunities to help empower and sustain your impactful work. 

These grants are tailored to support the unique needs and challenges faced by Black communities across the globe. 

It's time to secure the funding you need to expand your programs, reach more people, and make a greater difference throughout the community.

5 Featured Grant Opportunities:

Deadline: July 21, 2024 - Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, or Newfoundland & Labrador - Atlantic Provinces - Canada

Title: Tribe Start Small Grant Program

Funder: Tribe Network powered by Emera

Grant amount: $500 to $1000 (including mentorship)

Eligible projects: Resident of Atlantic Canada, racialized individual (BIPOC), new or existing business or organization with under $5000 of total revenue to date.

Links: Click here to Learn more & Apply

Deadline: July 25, 2024 - All Canada

Title: #BlackFoodEnergy Restaurant Grant

Funder: Black Opportunity Fund w/Doordash

Grant amount: $500 to $1000 (including mentorship)

Eligible projects: Supports Black Chefs and Black-Owned restaurants

Links: Click here to Learn more & Apply

Deadline: July 31st, 2024 - All Countries 

Title: STEM Education Grant

Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: F5

Grant type/amount: $10,000 to $100,000

Eligible projects: F5 is committed to helping build the pipeline of tomorrow’s changemakers and future leaders through STEM Impact Grants, and by investing in global programs to increase access to STEM education and career opportunities for girls, youth of color, women, and other traditionally underrepresented groups.

Links: Click here to Learn more - Apply

Deadline: August 6th, 2024 - UK

Title: Black Funding Network Grant

Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Black Funding Network

Grant amount: Prize to pitch to our funders to raise funds

Eligible projects: For Community led organization with less than £100,000

Links: Links: Click here to Learn more - Apply Here

Deadline: August 30, 2024 - Kenya , Arica

Title: Local Cooperative for Kenya

Funder/Donor/Grantmaker: Embassy of Finland

Grant type: up to $200,000

Eligible projects: Civil Society Development, Capacity Building, Democracy & Good Governance, Innovation

Links: Click here to Learn more & Apply
 

Visit our Grant Funding Opportunities page on our website to find even more grants along with information on the application processes, deadlines, and eligibility criteria.

2 - Get Listed, Get Featured, and Get Promoted!

Are you trying to make a difference within the Black community?

Do you need to reach a larger audience to get donations, volunteers, and funding?

SBC's Online directory is where organizations are listed, featured and promoted.

We help reach a larger audience to get donations, volunteers, and funding.

We connect with organizations and supporters all over the world. 

For nonprofit organizations, we help increase your organization’s visibility and connection with the broader community. We offer multiple service plans for our growing community of Black organizations worldwide.

Our mission to elevate the Black community is a nonstop work in progress. We are committed to increasing charitable giving for people of African and Caribbean descent.

➡️ Sign Up to Get Listed, Get Featured and Get Promoted