The NAACFRC Community Pilot Project Program aims to build community capacity to conduct research by providing funding and technical assistance to community-based organizations (CBOs) to conduct community engaged research. The NAACFRC invites proposals from CBOs interested in conducting a research project addressing at least one of our research priority areas:



1. Economic Self-Sufficiency or Poverty Alleviation (e.g., Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program)
2. Early Education and Care (e.g., Head Start, childcare assistance programs)

Participants may also request technical assistance in developing their proposal from academic faculty researcher(s) as partner(s) or through the NAACFRC.

A maximum of two (2) awards of up to $20,000 will be awarded. 

Profound Gentlemen’s 8^th Annual Community Impact Assembly

March 17-19, 2023

The Community Impact Assembly (CIA) is by and for male educators of color. It’s an opportunity to connect with educators across the nation while gaining skills to use in your professional career. While the event is currently at capacity, please join the waitlist in the event more slots become available.

Profound Gentlemen (PG) was founded by two Charlotte Mecklenburg educators, Jason Terrell and Mario Shaw. Jason and Mario shared common challenges being a male educator of color without peers of a similar background to look for support; they vehemently believed that all students should regularly see positive examples of success. Learn more about their organization here.