Grants for BIPOC provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Competitive Demonstration Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Commission on Minority Health Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The Ohio Commission on Minority Health is…
Congresswoman Shontel Brown Cross the Finish Line Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: College Now Greater Cleveland Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The Congresswoman…
Connecticut Mentoring Fund Funder: Governor's Prevention Partnership, with support from Connecticut Legislature Geographic Scope: Connecticut statewide Focus Areas: - School-based mentoring programs…
Core Certificate Program Overview: A certificate program that equips nonprofit, public, and social impact leaders with the skills, knowledge, and networks to make strategic, mission-driven decisions…
Core Fund Status: Active, ongoing grant program Geographic Scope: Worldwide (initially open to organizations globally; refined focus over time) Focus Areas: - Solar energy access projects -…
COVID-19 Rapid Response Relief Fund Funder: Partnership for Southern Equity (in partnership with United Way of Greater Atlanta and Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta) Status: One-time emergency…
COVID-19 Recovery Grants for Nonprofits Status: One-time grant program, no longer accepting applications (program concluded in 2020) Overview: Propel Nonprofits awarded grants to support…
COVID-19 Response Fund Status: Created August 2020 in response to COVID-19 pandemic; appears to be concluded Geographic Scope: California, Oregon, Washington, and beyond Program Overview: Beneficial…
Cox Enterprises Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Negro College Fund Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary Overview Cox Enterprises Scholarship…
Creation & Development Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Performance Network Amount: Approximately US $15,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Creation & Development Fund,…
Creative Connections Funder: Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC) Geographic Scope: Minnesota (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, or Washington counties) Funding Amount: Up to…
Creative County Initiative ALAANA Artist Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Essex County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary The Creative County Initiative…
Overview _Note: 55% of the funds available for distribution in this program will be reserved for black, indigenous, or persons of color (BIPOC), or individuals whose income falls below the Federal…
Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (CEAP) Program Type: Business development grants matching eligible creative entrepreneurs with free consulting services and financial resources Geographic…
Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (CEAP) Funder: PA Council on the Arts (statewide program) Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania (Berks, Schuylkill, and Lancaster Counties served by regional…
Creative Recovery LA Status: Closed (application period was January 18 - February 15, 2023); completed award cycle Geographic Scope: Los Angeles County Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)…
Crisis Response Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tides Foundation Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Crisis Response Fund, established by the Tides Foundation, addresses urgent needs arising…
Crossroads Fund: Community Resilience Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crossroads Fund Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Crossroads Fund's Community…
Cucalorus Works-in-Progress (WiP) Lab Status: Active (17th year as of 2025) Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Social justice documentaries with emphasis on Black storytelling Eligibility:…
Cultivate: Leadership Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crossroads Fund Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Cultivate: Leadership Grant Program empowers women and nonbinary leaders of color…