The CAFE Group’s 1954 Project is advancing education equity by investing in bold, imagination-fueled, and high-impact leaders committed to addressing systemic barriers and creating sustainable change for Black students and in Black communities.
Donor Name: The CAFE Group
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline: 02/23/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Impact Areas
Luminaries see the potential for transformation and are willing to lead the charge. These established nonprofit leaders’ organizations operate in one of the impact areas:
- Innovation in Teaching and Learning
- Create more effective, equitable, and culturally affirming education models that center Black students and ultimately serve all students.
- Diversity in Education
- Increase the number of Black educators and leaders through innovative initiatives and programs.
- Pathways to Economic Mobility
- Strengthen pathways from education to career to increase Black students’ and families’ economic mobility.
1954 Project Network Benefits
- Catalytic Capital
- Each Luminary receives a transformational unrestricted $1 million grant to deepen their organization’s work.
- National Visibility
- Access to a vast network of philanthropists, funders, and thought leaders in education and other sectors.
- Ongoing Support
- A three-year cohort journey that includes mentorship, leadership development, and strategic advisory to invest in their long-term success.
Why Apply to Join the Network?
- The program is designed for leaders with a proven track record of success in education and the vision to create even greater impact.
- Luminaries join a powerful community of innovators, change-makers, and visionaries driving systemic progress to support students and communities across the U.S.
Funding Information
- Each Luminary organization receives a $1 million unrestricted grant over three years, along with mentorship, community-building, and leadership support to scale their impact.
- Finalists for the 2025 Award will each receive $25K to their organization.
Who Should Apply?
- The CAFE Group is looking for visionary leaders with a proven ability to disrupt the status quo in education.
- Applicants should demonstrate proximity, lived expertise, and a deep commitment to advancing equity for Black students and communities most impacted by systemic inequities in education.
- You should apply if:
- You have a proven track record in the education sector.
- You are committed to building sustainable solutions in the impact areas.
- You’re ready to scale your impact and engage with a community of like-minded leaders.
For more information, visit The CAFE Group.
