The African American Community Foundation is now Foundation For Black Philanthropy.

FFBP is a collective power to celebrate and uplift the long tradition of Black giving in our community.

Help local students pursue their dreams by opening a scholarship fund with Foundation For The Carolinas. Established by generous fundholders, scholarship funds provide support for students ranging from kindergarten to graduate school.

Beyond Open Small Business Grant Program is administered by FFTC Partners For Empowering Communities, a supporting organization of Foundation For The Carolinas. FPEC is pleased to help build economic mobility in our community through this program with support from the Wells Fargo Open for Business Fund.

The Mayor's Racial Equity Initiative recently announced an update on progress for the $250-million public-private partnership to improve opportunity for all. Thanks to the generosity of funders and the work of community leaders, there’s an incredible amount of momentum across the MREI’s four Priority Areas – momentum that’s already led to marked shifts in the quest for a more equitable Charlotte.

With local cultural nonprofits devastated by lost revenues due to the effects of the pandemic, FFTC was called to lead a private-sector campaign to match City of Charlotte funding. Thanks to generous donors, FFTC raised $23 million for the creative sector, a good portion of which has already been granted to local arts & culture organizations.

As FFTC’s flagship program, the Robinson Center for Civic Leadership convenes the community to address our greatest challenges. From affordable housing to economic opportunity to the environment, and more, since its inception, RCCL has leveraged nearly $10 million in funding to generate an impact of more than $380 million in our community.

Read more about the actionable steps we’re taking, organizations you may wish to support, and educational resources for community members.