Black Male Advancement

Our office strives to improve outcomes and reduce systemic barriers to advancement for Black men and boys living in Boston.

Page Sections

The Office of Black Male Advancement works to empower Black men and boys. We want to ensure they have equitable access to opportunities in the City. As part of our work, we focus on policies, programs, resources, and local and national partnerships.

Our goal is to ensure Black men and boys have support to thrive and share in our City’s prosperity. Our office also directs and supports the efforts of the Black Men and Boys Commission.

Complete our intake form

Contact

617-635-1825
send an email
1 City Hall Square
Room 806

Boston, MA 02201
United States
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

2025 Small Grants Applications Now Open!

The Community Empowerment Small Grants are awarded to local community-based organizations to scale up their work. This year, a total of $500,000 will be awarded to nonprofit organizations throughout Boston's various neighborhoods. Through the FY25 Community Empowerment Small Grants, the Office of Black Male Advancement will award grants at several levels, capped at $20,000.

Application Mayor's Press Release

Timeline and Information Dates:

Application Launch Date: December 3, 2024
Information Session: Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 12 p.m. Missed it? You can view the slide deck we reviewed here.
Application Deadline: January 6, 2025
Award Notification: Late January 2025

Launch of BMA Newsletter

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the BMA Newsletter!

In this issue, we highlight key initiatives from the past year as part of our steadfast advocacy for Black men and boys in our community. Future editions will be shorter, featuring recent initiatives from the past month, as well as upcoming events.

Equity Study RFP

The Office of Black Male Advancement requests proposals from a qualified research team, consultant, or team of consultants and researchers to provide technical and administrative support for the development of an equity study with a focus on Black men and boys in the City of Boston.

Upcoming Events

Events

Programs

Black Male Advancement Small Grant Fund

Our fund allows community-based organizations serving the Black male community in Boston to apply for between $2,500 to $7,500 in grants.

My Brother's Keeper Boston

In 2014, President Obama started the national initiative My Brother's Keeper. We want to address persistent opportunity gaps faced by youth across the U.S.

Young Black Leaders Boston

A program for young Black males in Boston’s high school who want to become more civically engaged and leaders in their communities.

Project Opportunity

Helping create resources and opportunities for residents with CORIs.

R.E.A.C.H 1000 Mentoring

An effort to support mentoring programs across BPS and support youth development