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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Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Opportunity - Learning Grant Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Opportunity focuses on power-building and advocacy in Western Massachusetts. It aims to support community-based organizations that address systemic inequities faced by marginalized communities.	Not published	Up to $15K
Family Power Fund : Planning/New Partner Grants Headwaters Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Family Power Fund, managed by the Headwaters Foundation, empowers youth, parents, and caregivers to influence health-related policies through leadership development and advocacy.	Not published	Up to $75K
Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (CEAP) Berks Arts Council · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $2K A statewide grant program for entrepreneurs who have a small business or are developing a business related to the arts. Funding must be used to support business formation or development.	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Giving Project Grant Headwaters Foundation for Justice · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Black United Fund- Community Impact Grants Black United Fund of Oregon · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Black United Fund of Oregon (BUF-OR) provides Community Impact Grants to support the social and economic development of underserved communities in Oregon.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Beverly J. Gilliam Scholarship for Foreign Study Grant United Negro College Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K Easily learn more about the Beverly J. The next deadline for this grant is Tue, 16 Mar 2027.	Not published	Up to $7K
African American Giving Initiative Grants Rochester Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: A call for proposals is expected in late December 2024 or early January 2025_ African American Giving Initiative-Who We Are Established in 2011, this initiative is focused on creating an endowment fund with broad community support…	Not published	Varies
Mabel and Allan Mackenzie Scholarship Grant Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mabel and Allan Mackenzie Scholarship supports Black or African American student athletes from Deschutes County attending community college in Oregon.	Not published	Varies
Grow Your Own Competitive Grant Opportunity - Pathway for Adults Minnesota Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $750K The Minnesota Department of Education offers the Grow Your Own Competitive Grant Opportunity to enhance and diversify the teacher workforce in Minnesota.	Not published	Up to $750K
The Black Trans Therapy Fund The Okra Project · Foundation Not published · Varies The Okra Project has established a collaborative partnership with BetterHelp, a renowned provider of mental health and counseling services, in order to extend free and reduced-cost access to these vital resources to individuals who meet…	Not published	Varies
Maddox Fund: Responsive Grants The Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We seek a world in which people and planet flourish together in regenerative systems free from oppression and threat.	Not published	Varies
Natural Resource Stewardship Career Pathways Parks California · Foundation Not published · Varies A pilot grants program supporting organizations that broaden access, mentorship, and training to communities traditionally underrepresented in the natural resource field.	Not published	Varies
Route to Parks Parks California · Foundation Not published · $340K A transportation grant program in its third year (as of 2022) that addresses equitable access to parks for under-resourced communities.	Not published	$340K
The Black Trans Joy Fund The Okra Project · Foundation Not published · Varies During Mental Health Awareness Month, The Okra Project provides the community with an unrestricted fund to support Black trans individuals with funding for any mental health-related expenses.	Not published	Varies
CFWM Capacity-Building Grants Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts · Foundation Not published · $3K The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts offers Capacity-Building Grants to support artists in Franklin, Hampshire, or Hampden counties.	Not published	$3K
Jack and Jill - Jacqueline Moore Bowles Scholarship Grant United Negro College Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Jack and Jill - Jacqueline Moore Bowles Scholarship The Jack and Jill of America Foundation is committed to the positive development of youth and future leaders.	Not published	Up to $3K
Youth Access to Nature Fund Grant Justice Outside · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Youth Access to Nature Fund, established by Justice Outside, aims to enhance access to nature for youth of color in the San Francisco Bay Area.	Not published	Up to $25K
The Story of Stuff: Grassroots Grants The Story of Stuff Project · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: We’re updating our grantmaking process at this time and are not currently accepting applications.	Not published	Varies
Richmond African American Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Richmond African American Scholarship, established by The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond, aims to support African American students from public high schools in Richmond.	Not published	$2K
Pathways to Prosperity - Bridge to Career Pathways Competitive Grant Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The Pathways to Prosperity Bridge to Career Pathways Competitive Grant aims to assist adults facing multiple barriers to employment by providing navigation services, wraparound support, and training that leads to industry-recognized…	Not published	Up to $400K
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Fund Grant Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Fund Grant, provided by the Maine Community Foundation, supports organizations led by and serving Black, Indigenous, and other people of color.	Not published	Up to $10K
Minnesota Racial Equity Fund Grant HB Fuller Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Minnesota Racial Equity Fund Grant aims to foster lasting change by supporting organizations in the Twin Cities that address historic systemic racism affecting communities of color.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Bayer Fund - IN UNISON Programs Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra · Foundation Not published · $160K	Not published	$160K
New Suns Fellowship Minnesota Black Collective Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The New Suns Fellowship supports the genius of Black-led change by investing in organizers and leaders engaged in community-centered civic action.	Not published	$10K

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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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