The Philadelphia Black Giving Circle (PBGC) is proud to announce its inaugural grant-making cycle. PBGC will award grants of up to $5000 for general operating support to eligible Philadelphia non-profits.  With a mission to cultivate charitable giving and address the most pressing needs within the Black community, PBGC is committed to building the capacity and financial sustainability of Philadelphia's Black-led/Black serving non-profits. Voting members of PBGC collectively select the grantees.

KEY DATES:

      -  November 1, 2018 - PBGC grant cycle opens
      -  December 13, 2018 - PBGC grant cycle closes. Completed applications due by 5 pm
      -  Funding awards announced in February 2019


ELIGIBILITY:  

PBGC will award grants for general operating support. Recognizing that small nonprofits play a major role in serving Philadelphia’s most underserved individuals and communities, priority will be given to organizations that have an annual operating budget of $1 million or less.


REQUIREMENTS:

Potential grantees must meet the following criteria:

      - Nonprofit 501(c)(3) status or be under the auspices of a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3).
      - Based in the City of Philadelphia
      - Operating for at least 2 years
      - Identify as Black-led and Black-serving
      - Annual operating budget of less than $1 million*

*Please note: Organization cannot be a fundraising affiliate; must be fiscally sponsored
 
Resources:
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) status:
https://www.501c3.org/frequently-asked-questions/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-501c3-organization/

Fiscal Sponsorship: https://grantspace.org/resources/knowledge-base/fiscal-sponsorship/

For questions about PBGC's grantmaking, including membership, please contact phillyblackgiving@gmail.com