Good morning, HFJ Community, I have big news! 

The Black Seed Fund is our newest grantmaking fund, and it officially launches today. There’s a lot to share about this new grant opportunity—one that supports Black-led organizations that are moving us all closer towards liberation. I hope you will read on and share, because we want this news to spread. 

The Black Seed Fund is part of our Black Movement Ecosystem work. It is a partnership with the Black Seed Network—a statewide network of Black organizers. Together, we offer the Black Seed Fund grant. The two-year, general operating investments offer maximum flexibility, allowing organizations to move resources where they are most needed, including towards organizational development and leadership capacity-building.   

Our website says it all: "This Fund honors the revolutionary spirit, context, and times from which Black identities emerge." It is open to Black-led nonprofits and fiscally-sponsored groups that are based in Minnesota and serving Minnesota populations.  

In a Headwaters first, the Black Seed Fund will accept nominations from people in the community. Interested organizations and their supporters can learn more about the nomination process on our website. You'll also want to keep an eye on our social media platforms for details. The nomination deadline is Friday, March 18 at 5 p.m. Central.  

Now that you know we’re accepting nominations for Black Seed Fund grants, it’s time for you to nominate Black-led organizations that are growing power with Black people across Minnesota. If you have questions please connect with Program Officer, Black Movement Ecosystem Duaba Unenra. 

In solidarity, 
Maria De La Cruz JD, President