As part of Michael Jordan's and the Jordan Brand's 10-year, $100 million Black Community Commitment, we are pleased to announce the seventh round of our annual Community Grant Program, benefiting grassroots nonprofit organizations throughout the United States. The application portal will open on June 2, 2026 and close on July 2, 2026.

Qualifications:

In order to be considered for The Community Grant Program, your organization must:

•      Be a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity status that was established in 2023 or prior.

o   Organizations with fiscal sponsors are eligible to apply. Please note that you will also be asked to upload your fiscal sponsor's list of directors and their affiliations; two years of audited financials; current year's budget; form 990; and a signed MOU between your organization and the fiscal sponsor.

•       Have an annual operating budget between $100,000 to $3 million.
•       As this program lives within our Black Community Commitment, your nonprofit organization must have a mission that aligns with at least one of our key focus areas (see below).



Focus Areas:

ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY: Build higher earning potential by expanding financial literacy education, career development opportunities, and support for small businesses and entrepreneurs.  

EDUCATION: Support Black and underserved students by expanding the educator pipeline, supporting educators and school communities, or providing access to higher education opportunities.  

Please click this link to download a PDF of all questions in this application. Please note that applications will not be accepted via PDF and must be submitted through the online application link only.

Customer Service:

For questions regarding the grant request form or the Black Community Commitment program, please e-mail: jordanbrand@cafamerica.org. Please allow two working days for a response.