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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Vibrant & Equitable Communities Grant The McKnight Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Vibrant & Equitable Communities Grant by The McKnight Foundation aims to foster shared prosperity in Minnesota through strategies like economic mobility, community wealth building, fair housing, and democratic participation.	Not published	Varies
Allegany Franciscan Ministries Tau Grant Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Tau Grants from Allegany Franciscan Ministries strengthen the health and well-being of communities across a six-county Florida region (Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Martin, Hillsborough, Pinellas).	Not published	Up to $20K
Chicago Commitment: Vital Communities Grant John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chicago Commitment: Vital Communities Grant aims to promote racial equity and inclusivity within Chicago by supporting diverse initiatives and organizations.	Not published	Varies
Community Well-Being Fund Grant The California Wellness Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: For the remainder of the year, we will continue to make grants, but will not be accepting LOIs for funding consideration after the July 1-31 submission period.	Not published	Varies
HBCU Community Hubs HBCU Green Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Innovative, eco-friendly, multi-use spaces created to promote sustainability, entrepreneurship, and community resilience in underserved neighborhoods near HBCUs.	Not published	Varies
Indiana Climate and Democracy Catalyst Fund Grant Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K The Indiana Climate and Democracy Catalyst Fund aims to empower frontline organizations in Indiana by enhancing their capacity to address climate and democracy challenges.	Not published	$5K – $100K
Evidence for Action: Innovative Research to Advance Racial Equity Grant Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: E4A will continue to accept letters of intent under the current CFP until November 1, 2024 at 3pm EDT.	Not published	Varies
Sustaining Environmental Systems Grant Mortenson Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sustaining Environmental Systems Grant aims to ensure equitable access to healthy land and water for all Minnesotans.	Not published	Varies
GHF: Sponsorship Requests Grant Inatai Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The GHF Sponsorship Requests program supports organizations in Washington that focus on health equity and community building.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Community Partner Grants (General Grantmaking) New York Women's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The New York Women's Foundation provides catalytic grantmaking to social entrepreneurs and changemakers.	Not published	Varies
Charles E. Culpeper Arts & Culture Grant Program Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles E. Culpeper Arts & Culture Grant Program, funded by The Rockefeller Brothers Fund, aims to support diverse artists and cultural organizations in New York City.	Not published	Varies
Research Supplement to Promote Diversity in Science American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To enable current AHA awardees to identify and serve as mentors for predoctoral and postdoctoral fellows from underrepresented groups in science and medicine: An eligible AHA-funded investigator identifies an eligible fellow to mentor.	Not published	Varies
Grassroots Grants Program The Story of Stuff Project · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Story of Stuff Project's Grassroots Grants Program supports small, under-resourced, community-based organizations and informal groups organizing against environmental injustice.	Not published	Up to $5K
Jacquie Jones Memorial Fund Black Public Media Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Memorial fund supporting Black media makers (specific details limited in provided materials).	Not published	Varies
The Field Foundation Of Illinois: Journalism & Storytelling Grant Field Foundation of Illinois · Foundation Not published · $15K – $50K The Field Foundation of Illinois focuses on funding organizations that address systemic issues in under-resourced communities, particularly prioritizing BIPOC-led initiatives.	Not published	$15K – $50K
Community Investment Grant Program United Way of Kennebec Valley · Foundation Not published · $3K – $50K The Community Investment Grant Program by United Way of Kennebec Valley provides essential funding to support local programs that enhance health, education, and financial stability in Kennebec County.	Not published	$3K – $50K
Black Girls' Wellness Grant Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec · Foundation Not published · $10K The Black Girls' Wellness Grant supports initiatives focused on the mental health, wellness, and healing of Black girls and young women.	Not published	$10K
TFAA: Exhibition Grants Terra Foundation for American Art · Foundation Not published · $25K – $200K The Terra Foundation for American Art offers TFAA: Exhibition Grants to support institutions in presenting temporary exhibitions that address inequities in American art history.	Not published	$25K – $200K
Indigenous-Led Grantmaking Initiative Land is Life Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An approach developed by Land is Life and its global network to provide support for Indigenous self-determination through small, flexible funds to grassroots Indigenous leaders, communities, and organizations around the globe.	Not published	Varies
Robert L. Wesley Award Grant Skidmore Owings & Merrill Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Robert L. Wesley Award, established by the SOM Foundation in 2020, honors BIPOC undergraduate students in architecture and related fields.	Not published	$10K
BALIF Foundation/FBANC Joint "Pamilya" Scholarship Bay Area Lawyers for Individua · Foundation Not published · $3K To support a law school student who has demonstrated commitment to both the Filipinx American and LGBTQI communities.	Not published	$3K
A - DI - Grantmaking Initiative Ms Foundation for Women Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Benwood Foundation Grants Benwood Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Benwood Foundation Grants focus on fostering shared prosperity in Chattanooga by partnering with diverse stakeholders.	Not published	Varies
AfroPoP Rolling Call Black Public Media Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Ongoing rolling call for documentary and narrative features for AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange series.	Rolling	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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