A fiscally sponsored group

Black College Success

The Black College Success Initiative (BCS) is designed to address gaps in college readiness, persistence and completion among Black students resulting from decades of disinvestment and educational inequity

3 Submitted Ideas

  • CREATE ·2025 Grants Challenge

    Futures Project, turn potential into possibility — and possibility into momentum.

    The Black Futures Project builds on Black College Success (BCS)’s mission to bridge the gap between education and career success for Black students. This initiative introduces a structured pathway that leverages experiential learning, mentorship, work-based placements, and industry certifications to prepare students for high-demand careers. By fostering a diverse talent pipeline, we aim to empower the next generation of Black leaders and innovators.Helping students from South LA turn potential into possibility — and possibility into momentum.

  • CREATE ·2025 Grants Challenge

    Futures Project, turn potential into possibility — and possibility into momentum.

    The Black Futures Project builds on Black College Success (BCS)’s mission to bridge the gap between education and career success for Black students. This initiative introduces a structured pathway that leverages experiential learning, mentorship, work-based placements, and industry certifications to prepare students for high-demand careers. By fostering a diverse talent pipeline, we aim to empower the next generation of Black leaders and innovators.Helping students from South LA turn potential into possibility — and possibility into momentum.

  • LEARN ·2025 Grants Challenge

    Student STEAM Success (BS3)

    The Black S³ program is a hands-on, community-rooted STEAM initiative that prepares underrepresented HS students for college and careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Through project-based learning, mentorship, and real-world industry exposure, students build both the academic foundation and personal confidence needed to thrive in high-demand fields. This grant will support expanded instruction, peer mentorship, and access to career-connected experiences that reflect the needs and aspirations of the communities we serve.