Support Black-Led Organizations & Coalitions
1. Provide Technical Assistance & Micro-Grants
Strengthen Black-led organizations and coalitions by pairing capacity-building support with direct, flexible
funding so they can grow, innovate, and sustain their work.
- Offer technical assistance in fundraising, governance, communications, and evaluation.
- Provide micro-grants to support organizational development, pilot projects, and rapid-response needs.
- Create a resource library with templates, tools, and best practices.
- Host capacity-building workshops on finance, compliance, digital tools, and program design.
2. Host Regional Equity Summits
Convene regional equity summits that bring together Black-led organizations, community leaders, and partners
to align around shared priorities and strategies.
- Organize annual regional equity summits in key areas across Colorado.
- Facilitate sessions on local challenges, opportunities, and policy priorities.
- Showcase innovative models and success stories from Black-led organizations and coalitions.
- Co-create regional action plans that guide ongoing collaboration and advocacy.
3. Strengthen Collaborative Networks Across Colorado
Build a connected statewide ecosystem where Black-led organizations can share resources, coordinate strategies,
and amplify their collective impact.
- Develop a Colorado Black-Led Organizations & Coalitions Network with regional hubs.
- Host regular cross-organization convenings to share lessons, coordinate efforts, and build trust.
- Create a digital collaboration platform for communication, resource sharing, and joint initiatives.
- Support coalition-building efforts focused on education, health, housing, economic justice, and more.