The 1954 Project Luminary Award with The CAFE Group

The CAFÉ Group is seeking applications for the 1954 Project Luminary Award, which celebrates transformational education nonprofit leaders dedicated to serving Black students and communities through powerful investments in their organizations' ability to create lasting change. Each Luminary organization receives a $1 million unrestricted grant over three years, along with mentorship and support to scale their impact.  The primary three focus areas are innovation in teaching and learning, diversity in education, and pathways to economic mobility. Learn more about the opportunity in this 10-minute opportunity overview video. The pre-application takes approximately 15 minutes and is due on December 15, 2025. Complete the pre-application via this form.