About I Be Black Girl (IBBG):
I Be Black Girl (IBBG) is a collective action organization in Nebraska that leads with boldness, innovation and inspiration, actively creating a radical, change-making culture that centers Black women, femmes and girls. Inspired by the work of bell hooks, Alice Walker, Audre Lorde and other Black feminists and womanists, our organization provides transformational change at the intersections of gender and race. We know that we are the energy and essence and deserve a world where Black women, femmes, and girls live wholly.
Learn more about IBBG and our work!
Visit our website for updates, resources, and more: https://www.ibbg.org/
About the BLAC Fund:
The BLAC Fund will regrant $1M by 2027 to reproductive health and wellbeing organizations and projects across Nebraska that support and are led by underserved populations, including but not limited to Black women, femmes, and girls.
The BLAC Fund is prioritizing funding for:
- Organizations or projects that are Nebraska-based, meaning it must be located within Nebraska and provide services within the state.
- Organizations whose leadership is located in, and will remain in, Nebraska.
- Organizations that are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or have a fiscal sponsor.
- Organizations or projects in which at least 85% of leadership and program beneficiaries identify as underserved populations, including but not limited to Black women, femmes, or girls.
- Organizations or projects that have an annual budget size of $1 million or smaller.
Here are the resources and documents you will need as you navigate the application:
- BLAC Fund General Grant Application - This document serves as the 2026 BLAC Fund grant application, offering additional information and context about the initiative and its background.
- Application Questions - You are encouraged to prepare your answers in a separate document prior to completing the online application.
- Frequently Asked Questions - Please reference this document as questions arise during the application process. If you have additional questions, please reach out to us at kelli@ibbg.org.
- Budget Template - Please use this downloadable Budget Template provided as part of your application.
If you experience any technical issues with the BLAC Fund application, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at kelli@ibbg.org.
About I Be Black Girl (IBBG):
I Be Black Girl (IBBG) is a collective action organization in Nebraska that leads with boldness, innovation and inspiration, actively creating a radical, change-making culture that centers Black women, femmes and girls. Inspired by the work of bell hooks, Alice Walker, Audre Lorde and other Black feminists and womanists, our organization provides transformational change at the intersections of gender and race. We know that we are the energy and essence and deserve a world where Black women, femmes, and girls live wholly.
Learn more about IBBG and our work!
Visit our website for updates, resources, and more: https://www.ibbg.org/
About the BLAC Fund:
The BLAC Fund will regrant $1M by 2027 to reproductive health and wellbeing organizations and projects across Nebraska that support and are led by underserved populations, including but not limited to Black women, femmes, and girls.
In partnership with the Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative (NECC), the BLAC Fund will distribute ten $25,000 grants ($250,000 total) from its $1M fund to underserved, licensed childcare providers in Omaha, prioritizing those owned by Black women.
The BLAC Fund is prioritizing funding for childcare providers that:
- Are licensed providers located in Omaha—east of 90th Street, south of McKinley, west of the Missouri River, and north of Dodge.
- Are members of the NECC Childcare Network or commit to joining within 6 months of receiving the grant.
- Have an annual budget of $1 million or less.
- Are majority-owned (51% or more) by an underserved business owner, with priority given to Black women owners.
Post-Funding Requirements:
- Commit to continuing business operations for at least 5 years post-award.
- Participate in a business assessment to evaluate sustainability.
- Commit to quarterly check-ins with the cohort and project managers.
- Are willing to assist in curating and building a local childcare provider association.
- Comply with claiming grant funds as income.
Here are the resources and documents you will need as you navigate the application:
- BLAC Fund Childcare Grant Application - This document serves as the 2026 BLAC Fund Childcare grant application, offering additional information and context about the initiative and its background.
- Application Questions - You are encouraged to prepare your answers in a separate document prior to completing the online application.
- Frequently Asked Questions - Please reference this document as questions arise during the application process. If you have additional questions, please reach out to us at kelli@ibbg.org.
- Budget Template - Please use this downloadable Budget Template provided as part of your application.
If you experience any technical issues with the BLAC Fund application, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at kelli@ibbg.org.