• THE BLACK UF COLLECTIVE

    ADI is led by a passionate board of UF alumni representing various decades of UF history.

  • SUPPORT THE DREAM

    Help fund the defunded—our culture doesn’t belong on the chopping block.

  • APPLY FOR A GRANT

    Whether you're continuing a tradition or starting something new, apply for funding to help sustain the legacy of Black student life at UF.

the mission

The Ancestors Dream Initiative exists to restore funding, support, and visibility to student-led cultural and service organizations at the University of Florida impacted by legislative changes. Through alumni engagement, fundraising, and strategic collaboration, we provide grants and resources that help these groups continue their programs, amplify their voices, and strengthen student leadership on campus.

Our work ensures that dreams deferred still have a path forward — empowered by purpose, sustained by pride, and rooted in legacy.

Asking season is over. We’re funding what matters to us.