WHY FUNDING MATTERS
Across this nation, countless ancestors remain unrecognized. Funding these memorials ensures
that their names, stories, and contributions are preserved permanently.
Every contribution large or small helps tranform forgotten history into visible truth.
FUNDING & PARTNERSHIP MODEL
Every memorial project is a partnership between BPOG and the community it serves. We provide financial support,
research expertise, and project guidance while communities help bring the memorial to life through funderaising and local involvement.
Black Pearls of Genealogy Contribution
Our contribution is flexible and determined by project evaluation.
Community Responsibility
The applying group is responsible for the remaining balance.
Required Cost (Non-Negotiable)
The following costs are the responsibility of applying group.
UNDERSTANDING HOW FUNDING WORKS
BPOG typically contributes 15% - 50% (most projects 15% - 35%). Community responsibility typically range from 50% - 85%.
The applying group is responsible for fundraising the remaining balance, coordinating local support, assisting with project logistics, and supporting installation and dedication efforts.
Each project is evaluated based on historical significance, community involvement, fundraising ability, project size and complexity, and alignment with the BPOG mission.
Shipping, foundation, permits, and installation are required costs and are not included in BPOG's contribution
EXAMPLE: $15,000 MEMORIAL PROJECT
Your partnership makes this possible,. Together, we honor history for generations to come.
| CATEGORY | AMOUNT |
| BPOG Contribution (Example: 20%) | $3,000 |
| Community Responsibility (Example: 80%) | $12,000 |
| Shipping & Handling (Required) | $1,500 |
| TOTAL RAISED BY COMMUNITY | $ |
How Funding is Determined
Each project is reviewed and evaluated based on: Community involvement
Final Decisions
All funding decisions are made by Black Pearls of Genealogy leadership based on project evaluation.
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM APPLICANTS
Active participation in fundraising
Clear communication with BPOG
Commitment to honoring the historical integrity of the project
Willingness to collaborate throughout the process
Memorial Options
Book Memorial
Designed for storytelling, large inscriptions, and listing names, ideal for documenting groups, migrations, or historical records.
Best For:
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Honoring People of Color
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Community memorials
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Historic Acknowledgment
Cross Memorial
A traditional upright memorial suited for honoring individuals, churches, or faith-centered communities.
Best For:
- ➡️ Church communities
- ➡️ Individual tributes
- ➡️ Faith-centered memorials
