Grants for BIPOC

Last updated October 25, 2026

Grantable tracks 962 active grants for bipoc in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 19 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 529 list an award amount, with a median of $15K.

Grants tracked: 962; from 617 funders
Median award: $15K; middle half $5,000–$60K
Total listed funding: $69.6M; across 529 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 27; 38 with a published date

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LeBlanc/Baker Scholarship for Change Grant United Negro College Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K LeBlanc/Baker Scholarship for Change provides a renewable need-based scholarship to male students attending an accredited, four-year Historically Black College or University (“HBCU”).	Not published	$4K
The Denver Foundation: Strengthening Neighborhoods Grants The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Denver Foundation's Strengthening Neighborhoods Grants program invites community groups to apply for funding aimed at enhancing local initiatives.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Booker T. Washington Scholarship Grant Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Booker T. The next deadline for this grant is Mon, 15 Feb 2027. Our mission is to build permanent endowment funds and meet charitable community needs.	Not published	Varies
Janesville Multicultural Teacher Scholarship (JMTS) – High School Students Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Janesville Multicultural Teacher Scholarship (JMTS) is a renewable scholarship aimed at high school students from multicultural backgrounds pursuing a career in education.	Not published	Varies
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Grants Arkansas Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Administered by Arkansas Community Foundation, the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation grants support Arkansas nonprofits creating positive change for underserved populations; awarded to programs benefiting African American or other…	Not published	Varies
Black United Fund (BUF-OR) Sponsorship Grant Black United Fund of Oregon · Foundation Not published · $250 – $2K The Black United Fund of Oregon (BUF-OR) offers sponsorships to grassroots nonprofit organizations focused on BIPOC communities. Applications are accepted year-round, with specific deadlines for events throughout the year.	Not published	$250 – $2K
Catalyst Grant Program The Urban Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Issues around inequality and the criminal legal system pose fundamental societal questions about bias, fairness, and equity.	Not published	Varies
Opioid Response - Opioid and Stimulant Use Disorder Prevention and Education for Communities of Color (CA) Grant California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The Opioid and Stimulant Use Disorder Prevention and Education for Communities of Color program aims to combat the disproportionate impact of substance use crises on BIPOC communities in California.	Not published	Up to $400K
HI AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service · Foundation Not published · Varies The HI AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants aim to enhance community service through AmeriCorps members by supporting organizations that address pressing social issues.	Not published	Varies
OFB Capacity Building Grants Oregon Food Bank · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Oregon Food Bank's Capacity Building Grants aim to empower organizations addressing food insecurity, particularly among underserved populations such as BIPOC, immigrants, and LGBTQIA2S+ communities.	Not published	Up to $25K
Cardinal Health Foundation Student Success Grants United Way of Central Ohio Inc · Foundation Not published · $150K To support student success through youth-serving organizations in central Ohio	Not published	$150K
SEG Gives Foundation: Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity Grant Southeastern Grocers, Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The SEG Gives Foundation Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity Grant supports local non-profit organizations focused on addressing racial disparities in health care, education, and food insecurity.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Hispanic Heritage Month Award Winchester Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This award is specified to invest in the future of students of Hispanic heritage, made available by local donors.	Not published	Varies
Oliver L. Johnson and William A. Lester Families Fund Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Oliver L. Johnson and William A. Lester Families Fund, established by the Pittsburgh Foundation, aims to empower students facing financial hardships, particularly those affected by systemic barriers to education.	Not published	Up to $20K
Culture Program: The Joyce Awards The Joyce Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Joyce Awards will be paused for the 2025 cycle.	Not published	Varies
Illuminations Grant for Black Trans Women Visual Artists Queer Art · Foundation Not published · $10K The Illuminations Grant for Black Trans Women Visual Artists, a $10,000 annual grant, supports early-career Black trans women artists in the U.S. whose contributions to visual arts are often overlooked.	Not published	$10K
Scherman Foundation: Environmental & Climate Justice Program Grant The Scherman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scherman Foundation's Environmental & Climate Justice Program focuses on empowering Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities through grassroots organizing to address climate change and promote racial justice.	Not published	Varies
NBCDI Policy Fellowship Program National Black Child Development Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Fosters Black leaders committed to creating an equitable and just future for Black children and families.	Not published	Varies
Health Access Fund National Equal Justice Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports efforts to eliminate barriers to affordable preventive health care.	Not published	Varies
Black Giving Circle Fund Grant Hartford Foundation for Public Giving · Foundation Not published · $20K The Black Giving Circle Fund Grant, established in 2015, aims to foster sustainable change within the Black community by enhancing access to culturally relevant mental healthcare.	Not published	$20K
Woods Fund of Chicago Grant: Returning Applicants Woods Fund of Chicago · Foundation Not published · Varies The Woods Fund of Chicago Grant is aimed at supporting returning applicants who are committed to combating structural racism and economic injustice. Applications will be accepted from April 1 to April 30, 2025.	Not published	Varies
FAWC Online Scholarships Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies FAWC is proud to offer Scholar Awards in collaboration with organizations that share commitment to nurturing diverse creative voices:	Not published	Varies
Meet Me at the Park - Play Space Grants National Recreation and Park Association · Foundation Not published · $30K This grant program supports park and recreation agencies in creating new opportunities for play and physical activity for kids and families in underserved communities.	Not published	$30K
Carlessia Hussein Minority Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Howard County Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Carlessia Hussein Minority Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Howard County, provides financial support to African American, Latino, or Native American males enrolled in Howard County public middle schools.	Not published	Up to $25K

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About grants for bipoc

BIPOC-led nonprofits are increasingly supported by funders focused explicitly on racial equity and movement building. Borealis Philanthropy is a leading intermediary, running funds such as the Black-Led Movement Fund and the Racial Equity in Journalism Fund that direct unrestricted support to grassroots BIPOC-led groups, often those with small budgets and little access to national funding. National foundations including the Ford Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation are major partners and funders of this work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for bipoc award?

Of the 962 grants for bipoc Grantable lists as of October 25, 2026, 529 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $15K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $60K. The largest is $5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for bipoc?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are United Negro College Fund Inc (17), The Dayton Foundation (13), Black Public Media Inc (9), The Denver Foundation (8), and The R.O.S.E. Foundation (7). In all, 617 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for bipoc due?

Of 962 grants listed, 27 accept applications on a rolling basis, 38 have a published upcoming deadline, 228 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 669 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in January–March.

What grants are available for BIPOC-led organizations?

Grants support racial equity, movement building, community organizing, journalism, health, and economic justice, with many funders emphasizing flexible, unrestricted general operating support. Intermediaries like Borealis Philanthropy prioritize BIPOC-led and BIPOC-serving organizations, often those with annual budgets under $500,000 that struggle to access national funding.

Which foundations fund BIPOC communities?

Borealis Philanthropy is a leading intermediary, with racial equity making up the large majority of its grantmaking through funds like the Black-Led Movement Fund and the Racial Equity in Journalism Fund. National foundations including the Ford Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation fund this work directly and partner on collaborative vehicles like the Racial Equity in Philanthropy Fund.

How can a small BIPOC-led nonprofit find funding?

Look first to intermediaries and pooled funds that specialize in grassroots, BIPOC-led organizations, since they often fund smaller budgets and provide unrestricted support. Many do not require you to already hold 501(c)(3) status and accept fiscally sponsored groups. Match your mission and budget size to each funder's priorities, as several explicitly prioritize organizations under a certain budget threshold.

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