Giving Circle Build Grant Application 2026

Giving Circle Build Grant Application

Black Philanthropy Month 2026 | CIN X BackBlack
This opportunity, offered by the Community Investment Network (CIN) in partnership with BackBlack, supports giving circles committed to strengthening Black philanthropic leadership. Please complete each section with care so we can better understand your mission, your impact, and how this grant can support your continued growth.

Application Guide: GIVING CIRCLE BUILD GRANT 2026 GUIDE
Giving Circle Name
Contact Name
Contact Email
example@example.com
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Which best describes your group?
Requested Amount (up to $2000)
Current CIN Member
Requested Amount (up to $1000)
Existing Giving Circle (Non-CIN Member)
Requested Amount (up to $500)
Newly Formed/Forming Giving Circle
Year Established (if applicable):
Number of Members
Tell Us About Your Giving Circle
Share your mission, who you serve, and the communities or causes your circle supports
Black Philanthropic Impact
How does your giving circle currently support, or plan to support, Black-led and Black-serving organizations and the communities they serve?
Tell us about the organizations, causes, or community efforts your giving circle supports today or hopes to support through this initiative and the impact you aim to make.
Grant Purpose
If your giving circle receives a Giving Circle Build Grant, how would the additional funding help sustain, strengthen, or expand your work?
Do you have a 501(c3) tax designation, fiscally sponsored, or hosted by an intermediary, such as a Community Foundation?
Are you willing to participate in a 30-minute Zoom session by October 30, 2026, to share a brief impact update?
Would your giving circle be interested in being featured as part of BPM’s storytelling efforts?
Should be Empty:

Giving Circle Build Grant Application

Tell Us About Your Giving Circle

Black Philanthropic Impact

Grant Purpose