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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Rural Placemaking Grants C K Blandin Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $150K The Rural Placemaking Grants by the Blandin Foundation aim to enhance the quality of life in the most diverse and underserved rural communities.	Not published	$25K – $150K
Women and Girls of Color Fund: Rural Cycle Grant The Women's Foundation of Colorado Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Women and Girls of Color Fund: Rural Cycle aims to empower women and girls of color in Colorado by addressing systemic disparities they face in health, wealth, and access to resources.	Not published	$10K – $20K
Diversity Scholarship Program Education Foundation of the Ccim · Foundation Not published · Varies The CCIM Institute Foundation Diversity Scholarship is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusivity within the commercial real estate industry by providing financial support to individuals from underrepresented groups pursuing the CCIM…	Not published	Varies
Philanthropic Power Grants Minnesota Black Collective Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Philanthropic Power Grants are a reciprocal partnership that harnesses the interest, scales or deepens the good work that partners already lead, and ultimately advances a shared vision of a Minnesota where people are holistically well…	Not published	Varies
Dr. K. B.(Krish) Deshpande and Vidya K. Deshpande Family Scholarship Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dr. K. B. (Krish) Deshpande and Vidya K. Deshpande Family Scholarship Fund, established by the Deshpande family, honors a legacy of educational commitment.	Not published	Varies
Crisis Response Fund Grant Tides Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Crisis Response Fund, established by the Tides Foundation, addresses urgent needs arising from crises in the U.S. The fund aims to empower communities historically marginalized by providing swift financial support to local…	Not published	Varies
PEN Open Book Award (Multigenre) Grant Pen American Center Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PEN Open Book Award, presented by PEN America, recognizes literary works by authors of color published in the U.S. during the year.	Not published	$10K
Stronger Together Fund Coalition of Asian American Leaders · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K CAAL Ignite aims to support Asian Minnesotan organizations who are supporting the most vulnerable segments of the community during the pandemic, with a focus on: The fund prioritizes support for vulnerable Asian Minnesotan community…	Not published	Up to $10K
Immediate-Need Investments The New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Currently open and reviewed on a quarterly basis._ We activate a respect-based grantmaking approach that prioritizes historically underfunded organizations in Massachusetts whose leaders are building shared narratives, empowering…	Not published	Varies
My Brother's Keeper Houston Scholarships Houston Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $400K – $1M The Houston Health Foundation, in partnership with the Houston Health Department's Bureau of Youth & Adolescent Health (BYAH) and the My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Program, awards scholarships to MBK-affiliated students to support higher…	Not published	$400K – $1M
Claire Morris Lyons Scholarship Grant The R.O.S.E. Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Claire Morris Lyons Scholarship, offered by the R.O.S.E. Foundation, aims to empower African American students pursuing higher education at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.	Not published	Varies
Mary's Pence Grants Mary's Pence · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K Mary's Pence funds small organizations with a big vision for systemic change that benefits women and their communities.	Not published	Up to $4K
NCC: Early Career Artist Residencies (ECAR) - BIPOC Studio Fellowship Grant Northern Clay Center · Foundation Not published · Varies The NCC: Early Career Artist Residencies (ECAR) - BIPOC Studio Fellowship offers a transformative opportunity for early career ceramic artists of color.	Not published	Varies
VOREC Community Grant (Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative) Kingdom Trail Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $75K	Not published	$75K
Equity & Innovation Fund Change Elemental · Foundation Not published · Varies A philanthropic fund that subsidizes networks, organizations, and leaders that could not otherwise afford coaching and consulting engagements.	Not published	Varies
Inova Health Equity Grants Inova Health System Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Inova Health Equity Grants aim to enhance health equity among under-resourced communities in Northern Virginia.	Not published	Up to $50K
Prenatal to Five (P-5) Innovation Fund Grant King County Department of Community and Human Services · State Not published · Up to $85K The Prenatal to Five (P-5) Innovation Fund aims to empower community-driven solutions for families in King County.	Not published	Up to $85K
Waters Meet Community Sponsorship Grant Empire Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Empire Health Foundation is committed to strengthening communities through connection and learning by providing sponsorship funding for events that promote health equity and social justice.	Not published	Up to $5K
Johnny Ritchey Scholarship Program Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Johnny Ritchey Scholarship Program honors the legacy of Johnny Ritchey, the "Jackie Robinson of the West Coast," who broke the color barrier in the Pacific Coast League in 1948.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Together, We Rise Grant Meyer Memorial Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K Together, We Rise is a transformative initiative aimed at empowering communities affected by injustice in Oregon.	Not published	Up to $200K
AABE William Grant Pinkard Scholarship Fund Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $4K The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.	Not published	$3K – $4K
DePratti Meaningful Initiatives Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The DePratti Meaningful Initiatives Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, supports students pursuing computer science studies at accredited institutions.	Not published	Up to $1K
Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program (EELP) Raedi Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $150K The Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program provides loan capital for businesses owned and operated by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color), low-income persons, women, veterans, and/or persons with disabilities.	Rolling	$5K – $150K
National Leaders of Color Fellowship (LoCF) Mid Atlantic Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Leaders of Color Fellowships (LoCF) is a transformative leadership development experience curated by Creative West (formerly WESTAF) in order to establish multicultural leadership in the creative and cultural sector.	Not published	Varies

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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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