Black Equity & Excellence Fund Info Session (Hybrid Event)

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The Black Equity & Excellence Fund supports projects that center, uplift, and serve Black communities in Central New York by addressing economic and social disparities caused by historic marginalization. The fund is dedicated to fostering self-sufficiency, economic development, and community empowerment.

Join us to learn more about applying for a grant from the Black Equity & Excellence Fund. In this informal gathering, Community Foundation staff will review eligibility requirements and details about how to apply for funding. Additionally, CNYCF staff will be available to answer questions and conduct one-on-one meetings to discuss your project or application following the info session. The deadline to apply for funding is June 27, 2025.

HYBRID EVENT

This is a FREE hybrid event, offering both in-person and virtual options to attend.

• Virtual Attendee – Zoom login information will be sent via email 24-48 hours prior to the event date for all virtual ticket holders.
• In-Person Attendee – For those choosing to attend in person, the event will take place in the second-floor community ballroom inside the CNY Philanthropy Center (431 E. Fayette Street, Syracuse NY, 13202). Doors open at 11:45 AM.

NEW ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible, prospective applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Organizations that are Black-led and/or demonstrate accountability to the Black community.
• Organizations with demonstrated commitment to serving and uplifting Black communities through their mission, programs, and leadership.
• Organizations that seek to address systemic change
• 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, publicly supported organizations such as schools and municipalities, or organizations using a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor. The use of a fiscal sponsor from a non-Black organization is permitted.
• Organizations serving residents of Onondaga or Madison counties

In some instances, multi-year grants may be available, if funding allows. For more information, contact Darrell Buckingham at 315.883.5559 or dbuckingham@cnycf.org.