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Black Male Advancement

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

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.

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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:

2025 Grants

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.

BMA Newsletter

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.

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Black Men and Boys Commission

The commission advises the Mayor on issues pertaining to Black men and boys and implements initiatives to improve outcomes for Black life in Boston.

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