OUR MISSION
The Historic Garveyite District of Buffalo, is dedicated to creating a comprehensive educational, public history, and community revitalization project that honors the Garveyite legacy and the Black Renaissance era in Buffalo. It’s our passion to preserve and celebrate this significant period in African-American history.
For Funders
Why Support This Project?
Funders will see:
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Clear community benefit in education, cultural pride, and historic preservation.
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Scalable digital infrastructure that can expand to other regions.
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Strong partnerships with local schools, museums, universities, and community groups.
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High-impact deliverables ready for public use.
Key Funding Priorities We Address
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Cultural preservation & documentation
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Digital humanities innovation
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African American history education
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Community development
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Youth engagement & STEAM learning
Our Strengths for Grant Eligibility
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Evidence-based research and documentation
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Clear timelines and measurable deliverables
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Leveraged partnerships and in-kind support
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Broad audience reach (students, families, visitors, scholars)
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Sustainability models through tours, licensing, exhibits, and partnerships
Impact & Outcomes
Expected Measurable Outcomes
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20+ documented historic sites
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Searchable public history content
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3D models of major Garveyite buildings
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Digital and printed educational curriculum
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1,000+ projected annual users of the mobile app
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5,000+ annual exhibit attendees once traveling program launches
Long-Term Impact
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Continuing the legacy of Buffalo as a national leader in Black heritage.
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Expansion of public understanding of Garveyism beyond textbook summaries.
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Restoration of pride in historically marginalized neighborhoods.
Partnerships
Current & Developing Partners
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Local historians & researchers
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Buffalo schools and educators
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Museums and cultural institutions
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Community centers and churches
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Artists, VR developers, and designers
Opportunities for Collaboration
We welcome partnerships with:
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Universities and research programs
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Tech companies
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Cultural organizations
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Publishers and media outlets
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Youth and community groups
Support the Work
How You Can Contribute
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Grant funding
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Sponsorship of individual sites or exhibits
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Donations for educational programming
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In-kind support (research, tech, equipment, venues)
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Volunteer opportunities
Sponsor Recognition
All major sponsors receive:
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Logo placement
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Exhibit recognition
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Naming opportunities for app features, reconstructions, and content modules
Contact Us
For partnerships, funding, or media inquiries: Historic Garveyite District Initiative, Email Us
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