Grants for BIPOC

Last updated October 25, 2026

Grantable tracks 962 active grants for bipoc in its free grants database, drawn from state and 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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PAE Diversity in Engineering Scholarship Grant Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The PAE Diversity in Engineering Scholarship offers a renewable $5,000 award for undergraduate students from marginalized ethnic backgrounds or genders pursuing engineering at a U.S. university.	Not published	Up to $20K
Social Justice & Resiliency Grants Community Foundation for SW Washington · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $25K Strengthening culturally specific organizations and advancing equity and inclusion in the nonprofit sector for a more just and resilient future.	Rolling	$5K – $25K
NBA Foundation Grants National Basketball Association Foundation · Foundation Not published · More than US $25,000 The NBA Foundation Grants aim to empower Black youth by providing economic opportunities through skills training, mentorship, and career advancement programs.	Not published	More than US $25,000
Community Driven Behavioral Health Grants (MIDD SI-01) King County Department of Community and Human Services · State Not published · Up to $80K The Community Driven Behavioral Health Grants (MIDD SI-01) program, managed by the King County Department of Community and Human Services, aims to empower small organizations that serve BIPOC, low-income, immigrant, refugee, and LGBTQI+…	Not published	Up to $80K
LEAD Internship Program The Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education Group · Foundation Not published · Varies LEAD connects college students to paid, 10-week summer placements at foundations, nonprofits, and mission-driven companies across Chicagoland.	Not published	Varies
Syringe Service Program Grant The Comer Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K The Syringe Service Program Grant, offered by The Comer Family Foundation, aims to enhance harm reduction initiatives by funding syringe access programs across the U.S. These programs provide sterile syringes, education, and support…	Not published	$3K – $20K
Open Call for Creative Technologists Black Public Media Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding and opportunity for creative technologists working on immersive and innovative media projects.	Not published	Varies
State Historical Fund: Competitive General Grant History Colorado · Foundation Not published · $50K – $250K The State Historical Fund, managed by History Colorado, supports significant preservation projects across Colorado, funded by gaming tax revenue. Established in 1990, it has awarded 4,743 grants totaling over $315 million.	Not published	$50K – $250K
Act Six College Scholarship Program Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A full-need, full-tuition college scholarship program for high school students in Urban Ventures' service area in South Minneapolis.	Not published	Varies
Equity in the Arts Fund Grant The Cleveland Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Equity in the Arts Fund, supported by The Cleveland Foundation, aims to empower small and medium arts organizations led by and serving BIPOC communities in Cleveland.	Not published	Varies
Birth Justice Initiative Grant Program Ms Foundation for Women Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the Ms. Foundation for Women is to build women’s collective power in the U.S. to advance equity and justice for all.	Not published	Varies
AFM: Tau Grant (Cycle 1-Access to Healthcare) Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The AFM: Tau Grants provide unrestricted operating support to nonprofits serving marginalized groups, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and individuals with disabilities.	Not published	Up to $20K
Creative Recovery LA Community Partners · Foundation Not published · $26M To support COVID-19 recovery in nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and the creative economy, one of the hardest-hit sectors during the pandemic	Not published	$26M
The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: Training Scholarships Grant American Theatre Wing Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: Training Scholarships supports public middle and high school students from historically marginalized populations, providing funding for summer study and after-school training programs in theatre.	Not published	Varies
Women and Girls of Color Fund Grant The Womens Foundation for the State of Arizona · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women and Girls of Color Fund is a pioneering initiative in Arizona aimed at empowering organizations that support women and girls of color.	Not published	Varies
Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship Grant National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People · Foundation Not published · $2K The Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship is one of many funding opportunities available to students through NAACP's Inspire Initiatives. We offer scholarships to outstanding and qualified students pursuing undergraduate degrees.	Not published	$2K
NYSCA/NYFA Community Arts Leaders Program Grant New York Foundation for the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The NYSCA/NYFA Community Arts Leaders Program provides essential support for 45 nonprofit arts organizations in New York State.	Not published	Varies
Just Transition Leadership Program Front and Centered · Foundation Not published · Varies Front and Centered's initiative to equip community leaders with skills and knowledge needed to drive systemic change and advance a Just Transition across Washington State.	Not published	Varies
Minority Dissertation Fellowship Program in Education Research Grant American Educational Research Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research aims to enhance diversity in education research by supporting doctoral dissertation projects from advanced graduate students belonging to historically underrepresented racial…	Not published	Up to $25K
Wealth Builders for Everyone Down Payment Assistance Program Southern Bancorp Capital Partners · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K A down payment assistance program designed to help remove barriers from the home buying process for minority and low-to-moderate income (LMI) individuals and families.	Not published	Up to $12K
Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman Dental School Scholarship Dental Trade Alliance Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The DTA Foundation in partnership with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) established this scholarship initiative to provide scholarships to underrepresented minorities looking to start their dental education.	Not published	Varies
African American Legacy Fund Grants Community Foundation for Southern Arizona · Foundation Not published · Varies Limited information available from source material. Contact CFSA for detailed program information.	Not published	Varies
Toward An Inclusive Architecture Scholarship Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Toward An Inclusive Architecture Scholarship Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, aims to empower Tennesseans of color by providing financial support for architectural education.	Not published	Varies
Youth Mental Health Fund - Opportunity Grant Decolonizing Wealth Project · Foundation Not published · $30K – $100K The Youth Mental Health Fund, launched by the Decolonizing Wealth Project, aims to provide $15 million in grants over three years to enhance mental health care for marginalized youth in the U.S., focusing on LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.	Not published	$30K – $100K

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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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