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The best capacity building approach for Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC)-led grantees
How funders can make capacity building reach BIPOC-led and culturally specific organizations — often the least likely to get a consultant.
Short answer
What is the best capacity building approach for BIPOC-led grantees?
The best approach removes the barriers that keep BIPOC-led organizations out: no cost to the grantee, no application, grantee-chosen priorities and coaches, flexible time, and data the organization owns.
Criteria
What should you look for?
- No cost or application. Sponsor access for every grantee rather than asking organizations to apply.
- Grantee-led. Grantees choose their priority and their coach.
- Attuned support. Coaches who understand historically under-resourced organizations.
- Flexible time. Short sessions, recordings and asynchronous options.
- Data sovereignty. The organization owns its data and decides what to share.
Options
How do the options compare?
| Option | How well it fits | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant engagements | Deep help when the match is right | Few grantees reached; application and scoping burden |
| Identity-specific intermediaries | Strong cultural fit and trust | Capacity and geography can be limited |
| Workshops | Easy to offer | Little lasting change; time cost to small teams |
| Portfolio partner such as Resilia | Same coaching, peers and tools for every grantee; grantee-owned data | Pair with trusted local partners where they exist |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do you know the support is working for BIPOC-led grantees?
Look at participation and finished work by grantee, and ask grantees directly — with what they share always by consent.
Can we combine Resilia with an identity-specific intermediary?
Yes. The intermediary can coordinate locally while grantees use the same platform, cohorts and coaching.
Last reviewed October 26, 2026
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