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September 11, 2024
Announcing Impact Grant Recipients
In celebration of August’s Black Philanthropy Month, The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) awarded $9,650 in grants through its Impact Grants program.
June 4, 2024
Announcing $125,000 in Equity in Education Grants and Opening Impact Grant Application
We recently awarded $125,000 in Advancing Equity in Education Grants to 12 local organizations.
June 3, 2024
BPI Secures $200,000 Matching Donation
BPI recently secured a $200,000 matching donation from an anonymous donor toward its 3-year, $2 million campaign to support local Black communities.
December 14, 2023
Announcing $105,000 in Building an Inclusive Economy Grants
BPI announces $105,000 in grants awarded through its Building an Inclusive Economy grants program, bringing our 2023 grantmaking total to $236,000.
October 16, 2023
Announcing $300,000 Gift from Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
In the fall of 2022, BPI announced the goal of raising at least $2 million over three years—funds will be largely directed toward increasing annual grantmaking funding, with the remaining added to its endowment.
October 10, 2023
Join us for our 14th Annual Fundraiser!
Join us to celebrate the release of our second research report, The Intersectionality of Black Life and Being, which was created in partnership with Action4Equity and Forsyth Futures.
September 18, 2023
WSNC Radio Interview Featuring BPI
Tiffany Waddell Tate and Shamika Starke joined WSNC radio host Alvin Atkinson at Winston-Salem State University for a conversation about BPI's mission and work.
September 6, 2023
BPI Requests Proposals for Fall Inclusive Economy Grants Program
We're now accepting proposals that will build economic empowerment for Black households.
August 31, 2023
BPI Announces Impact Grant Recipients during Black Philanthropy Month
BPI celebrates Black Philanthropy Month with $6,000 in Impact Grants to support Black-led organizations
June 29, 2023
BPI Announces Recent Grant Recipients and Requests Video Proposals for Impact Grants
BPI announces $117,000 in its Advancing Equity in Education Grants program and is accepting applications for its Impact Grants program.
March 27, 2023
Black Philanthropy Initiative Requests Proposals for Spring Equity in Education Grants Program
We’re now accepting applications for our spring Equity in Education grants program.
February 27, 2023
Black Philanthropy Initiative Announces Impact Grant Recipients during Black History Month
BPI made $8,000 in impact grants to organizations or groups working in education, jobs and wages, poverty, and civic engagement, criminal justice reform or racial justice efforts.
February 2, 2023
Black Philanthropy Initiative Announces $2 Million Campaign to Invest in Local Black Communities
BPI has announced a 3-year, $2 million fundraising campaign to significantly increase support to Black communities in Forsyth County.
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