Grants for BIPOC

Last updated October 24, 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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Climate Justice Organizing Fund - Track Two – Implementing a Climate Justice Organizing Strategy Fund Grant Bread and Roses Community Fund · Foundation ~March · $25K The Climate Justice Organizing Fund - Track Two supports grassroots organizations focused on implementing climate justice strategies.	~March	$25K
Climate Justice Organizing Fund - Track One: Capacity Building and Strategy Development Fund Grant Bread and Roses Community Fund · Foundation ~March · $15K The Climate Justice Organizing Fund aims to support grassroots organizations working towards climate justice by providing essential resources for capacity building and strategic development.	~March	$15K
FIRE Immersion (Farming In Relationship to Earth) Soul Fire Farm Institute Inc · Foundation ~March · Varies Designed to help beginner and intermediate growers of Black, Indigenous, and Latine heritage gain basic skills in regenerative farming in a culturally relevant, supportive, and joyful environment.	~March	Varies
Believe in Me Scholarship Program Believe in ME · Foundation ~March · $3K – $10K Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria: Applicants must belong to at least one of the following categories:	~March	$3K – $10K
STEM Grants Jack and Jill of America Foundation Inc · Foundation ~March · Up to $10K The Jack and Jill of America Foundation offers STEM Grants aimed at supporting 501(c)(3) organizations that enhance opportunities for African American middle and high school students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.	~March	Up to $10K
Sarah Ralston Foundation- General Operating Support Grants The Sarah Ralston Foundation · Foundation ~April · $5K – $50K The Sarah Ralston Foundation provides General Operating Support Grants to enhance the quality of life for vulnerable older adults in Philadelphia County.	~April	$5K – $50K
Afghan-American Community Organization (AACO) Scholarship Program Afghan-American Community Organization · Foundation ~April · $30K The eighth annual AACO Scholarship Program supports undergraduate, graduate, and vocational students committed to the betterment of the Afghan-American community and those engaged in aid work within the community.	~April	$30K
Freedom Fellowship Chicago Freedom School · Foundation ~April · $1K A paid 6-month intensive social justice leadership program for Black and Brown youth ages 14-17 from Chicago.	~April	$1K
FinTech Innovation Scholarship Louis Hernandez JRS Foundation · Foundation ~May · Varies	~May	Varies
Healthcare Scholarship Louis Hernandez JRS Foundation · Foundation ~May · Varies	~May	Varies
Underwriting for Racial Justice Lender Pilot Program Beneficial State Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Beneficial State Foundation launched a two-year pilot program composed of 20 diverse lenders focused on dismantling racially-inequitable underwriting practices in the financial industry and increasing capital access and wealth for people…	Not published	Varies
OTF: Youth Innovations Scale Grant Ontario Trillium Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The OTF Youth Innovations Scale Grant supports youth-led initiatives aiming to enhance or expand programs with a positive impact on young people.	Not published	Up to $150K
Accelerating Capacity for Transformation (ACT) for AANHPIs Fund Asian Pacific Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K In 2024 the Asian Pacific Fund introduced the Accelerating Capacity for Transformation (ACT) for AANHPIs Fund, under which, over two years, select nonprofits receive $100,000 plus culturally relevant capacity building, mentorship, and…	Not published	Up to $100K
Emergency Mental Health Micro Grants Indiespace Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The Emergency Mental Health Micro Grants, offered by the Indie Theater Fund NYC, provide $500 to NYC-based indie theater artists for mental health expenses such as therapy and medication.	Not published	$500
OTF: Family Innnovations Test Grant Ontario Trillium Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Family Innovations Test Grant, offered by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, empowers parent-led grassroots organizations in Ontario to explore innovative solutions that support the well-being of families.	Not published	Up to $100K
Cultural Sustainability Grant New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies Cultural Sustainability is a one-time grantmaking and learning program nationally funded by The Wallace Foundation and delivered regionally by the U.S. Regional Arts Organizations.	Not published	Varies
Talati Family Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Talati Family Scholarship Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, aims to support students of color pursuing higher education.	Not published	Up to $3K
Aminah Robinson Fellowship Grant Greater Columbus Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $15K The Aminah Robinson Fellowship, offered by the Greater Columbus Arts Council in partnership with the Columbus Museum of Art, provides a 90-day fellowship and an unrestricted $15,000 award to a professional African American visual artist…	Not published	$15K
Central Minnesota Arts Board- Arts Access Grant Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Central Minnesota Arts Board (CMAB) offers the Arts Access Grant to enhance access to arts for underserved audiences in Region 7W.	Not published	Up to $5K
Our Resilient Places Grant Meyer Memorial Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K Our Resilient Places initiative supports Oregon's environment by empowering frontline communities affected by climate change.	Not published	Up to $200K
River Rock Shared Future Fund Grant Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K Founded in 1983, the Maine Community Foundation brings people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, personalized service, local expertise and strong investments.	Not published	Up to $15K
Denver Foundation: Community Grants Program The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K The Denver Foundation's Community Grants Program supports diverse organizations in Metro Denver, focusing on reducing disparities and promoting equity for underserved communities, including those living in poverty, immigrants, and people…	Not published	$20K – $50K
African-American Community Foundation - Hazel Carter Scott Scholarship Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The African-American Community Foundation - Hazel Carter Scott Scholarship, established in 2006 by The Dayton Foundation, aims to support graduating high school African-American students from Montgomery County.	Not published	Up to $8K
Honnold Foundation Core Fund Grant Honnold Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $150K The Honnold Foundation Core Fund provides unrestricted funding for global solar energy access initiatives, aiming to reduce environmental impact while enhancing social and economic equity.	Not published	$25K – $150K

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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 24, 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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