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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WESTAF Arts Resilience Fund Creative West · Foundation Not published · $30K – $100K	Not published	$30K – $100K
Sir Geoff Palmer Scholarship Award for Brewing Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling · Foundation Not published · Varies Full-ride technical education scholarship honoring Sir Geoff Palmer, the first Black professor in Scotland and Professor Emeritus of Heriot-Watt University.	Not published	Varies
Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant Anderson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant aims to support climate solutions that prioritize equity in BIPOC communities across Georgia.	Not published	Up to $200K
AIDS United: Harm Reduction Futures Fund Grant AIDS United · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K The AIDS United Harm Reduction Futures Fund aims to combat the HIV epidemic by supporting organizations that provide syringe services and harm reduction programs.	Not published	$10K – $40K
Community Cultural Participation Grant Oregon Cultural Trust · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Community Cultural Participation Grant, administered by the Multnomah County Cultural Coalition (MCCC), aims to support underrepresented communities in accessing arts and culture.	Not published	$1K – $3K
The Philadelphia Foundation: Art Works Grant Program The Philadelphia Foundation · Foundation Not published · $75K – $150K The Art Works Grant Program, initiated by the Philadelphia Foundation and Forman Arts Initiative, aims to empower Philadelphia artists and cultural organizations, particularly those serving BIPOC communities.	Not published	$75K – $150K
Chief John Raaflaub Memorial Firefighter Scholarship Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Chief John Raaflaub Memorial Firefighter Scholarship Fund, supported by the Boreal Waters Community Foundation, empowers students from Douglas County and the Twin Ports Area to pursue careers in firefighting.	Not published	Up to $5K
James P. Humphrey, Black Achievers Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Shelby County · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the James P. The next deadline for this grant is Fri, 12 Mar 2027. The Community Foundation of Shelby County To inspire donor generosity and transform it into meaningful, lasting impact through charitable gifts.	Not published	Varies
ArtsWave Inspire Artist Grants Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies ArtsWave (the fund operated by the Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts) runs the Inspire Artist Grants Program, offering financial support plus a professional-development ecosystem to both emerging and established artists for projects that…	Not published	Varies
Hearth: a liberation lab One Square World Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K A year-long cohort program for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) community members devoted to collective liberation in the Northeast.	Not published	$3K
Upper Valley Community Health Equity Partnership (UVCHEP) Grant Program Public Health Council of the Upper Valley · Foundation Not published · $5K – $28K	Not published	$5K – $28K
LEVEL BIPOC Grants Vancouver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K	Not published	$50K
Lobby School Nebraska Civic Engagement Table · Foundation Not published · Varies Aims to support participants in taking a 360-degree approach to movement building by connecting elections and grassroots efforts to policy work.	Not published	Varies
Regenerative Agriculture Foundation Grant Regenerative Agriculture Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Regenerative Agriculture Foundation Grant supports organizations that promote regenerative practices, emphasizing the value of people, plants, animals, and the planet.	Not published	Varies
Robert Couche Scholarship Grant North Georgia Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The scholarship was established in 1988 by Robert Couche to give scholarships to deserving Black high school graduates living in the Gainesville-Hall County area seeking higher education.	Not published	$2K
Cucalorus Works-in-Progress Lab WorkingFilms Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Color-Filled Breastfeeding: Clinical Lactation Training Program Scholarships Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Safety & Healing Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Louisville Corporate Depository Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Community Safety & Healing Fund Grant, initiated by the Community Foundation of Louisville, aims to combat community violence by supporting organizations focused on at-risk Black males aged 15-24 who are not in school or employed.	Not published	Up to $100K
Pittsburgh Cultural Treasures Initiative (PCTI) - Phase II Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Collaborative effort between The Heinz Endowments, the POISE Foundation, and Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise (PACE), in partnership with the Ford Foundation to provide regionally significant cultural organizations of color with…	Not published	Varies
Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant American Library Association (ALA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant supports five black/African American youth and teen services librarians annually.	Not published	Up to $3K
Equity Fund Grant Program Philanthrofund Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Equity Fund Grant Program, offered by PFund Foundation, supports LGBTQ+ small business owners in the Twin Cities Metro Area of Minnesota.	Not published	Up to $5K
Birding For Everyone Fellowship Grant Golden Gate Bird Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The Birding For Everyone Fellowship, offered by the Golden Gate Bird Alliance, aims to empower BIPOC conservation leaders and promote diversity in the birding community.	Not published	Varies
Trail Blazers Foundation Fund – LIVE Greener Grant The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The Trail Blazers Foundation Fund – LIVE Greener Grant focuses on enhancing access to outdoor spaces for youth from historically underserved communities in Oregon and SW Washington.	Not published	$25K – $50K
Get Up Rise Up Direct Action Fund Grant Beautiful Trouble · Foundation Not published · $250 – $1K The Get Up Rise Up Direct Action Fund, supported by Beautiful Trouble, empowers grassroots activists globally by providing quick funding for creative campaigns and direct actions.	Not published	$250 – $1K

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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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