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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Joyce Foundation: Education & Economic Mobility Grants The Joyce Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joyce Foundation's Education & Economic Mobility Grants aim to close income and race disparities in college and career success.	Not published	Varies
PACE Coaching Program Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides certified BIPOC executive and life coaches to BIPOC nonprofit executives and next-generation leaders at no cost to their organizations for six months, strengthening their personal and organizational effectiveness.	Not published	Varies
African American Foundation of Bartholomew County Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To enhance the quality of life for the African American community, and therefore the broader community.	Not published	Varies
African-American Community Foundation - Idotha Bootsie Neal Scholarship Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The African-American Community Foundation - Idotha Bootsie Neal Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors from Dayton Public Schools accepted to Central State University.	Not published	Up to $1K
Reverend Pinckney Scholarship Program Grant Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Reverend Pinckney Scholarship Program, established by the Coastal Community Foundation, aims to support first-generation college students from Beaufort, Charleston, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper counties.	Not published	Up to $10K
Parent Support Fund Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec · Foundation Not published · Varies The Parent Support Fund provides direct monetary support to Black and marginalized parents who are living with mental health conditions or supporting children living with mental health conditions.	Not published	Varies
General Funding / Competitive Grants Community Foundation of Middlesex County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Middlesex County provides competitive grants to nonprofit organizations serving Middlesex County.	Not published	Varies
Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience Grant The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K The Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (SURFiN) by the Simons Foundation aims to engage undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds in neuroscience research.	Not published	Up to $12K
Winchester Education Foundation Black History Month Award Winchester Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This award is specified to acknowledge students of African American heritage and invest in their future with the support of local donors who share this mission.	Not published	Varies
David & Priscilla Morris Scholarship Grant Kalamazoo Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The David and Priscilla Morris Scholarship was established to provide tuition support for Black or African American students attending Western Michigan University.	Not published	Varies
SPRINT Challenge (Scaling Pandemic Resilience Through Innovation and Technology) New Mexico Community Capital · Foundation Not published · $200K – $750K The SPRINT Challenge was launched to harness America's entrepreneurial potential to address the economic, health, and safety risks caused by the coronavirus pandemic through entrepreneurship and innovation.	Not published	$200K – $750K
Rally for Tomorrow Sustainability Grants Another Round Another Rally · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K Another Round Another Rally's Rally for Tomorrow programming includes sustainability grants that provide financial support to organizations promoting eco-friendly practices and equitable treatment in the hospitality industry.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Creative County Initiative ALAANA Artist Grant Essex County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Creative County Initiative ALAANA Artist Grant, offered by the Essex County Community Foundation, supports ALAANA artists in creating new or developing works across various artistic mediums.	Not published	Up to $5K
OFB Rapid Response Grant Oregon Food Bank · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The OFB Rapid Response Grant provides up to $5,000 for organizations to address food insecurity and inequities faced by marginalized communities.	Not published	Up to $5K
Supporting Frontline Workers Fund Social Justice Partners Los Angeles · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2.5M A direct financial support initiative providing cash stipends to LA's homeless sector frontline workers to address burnout, fatigue, anxiety, and turnover while supporting worker wellbeing and sector retention.	Not published	$500 – $2.5M
Healing Youth Racial Trauma Bright Promises Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: No new LOIs/Proposals will be accepted in 2025._ Bright Promises Foundation’s mission is to identify, fund, and share solutions to underrecognized needs of children and youth most adversely impacted by inequity.	Not published	Varies
Circular Innovation Challenge Seattle Good Business Network DBA Good Business Network of Washington · Foundation Not published · $10K Judging Criteria (Point-based system, up to 100 points): The Circular Innovation Challenge is a business pitch competition focused on identifying and scaling innovative manufactured product ideas that use prominent waste or recycled…	Not published	$10K
BGDM Sustainable Artist Grant Brown Girls Doc Mafia Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Cultivating New Voices among Scholars of Color Grant National Council of Teachers of English · Foundation Not published · $1K The Cultivating New Voices among Scholars of Color program by the NCTE Research Foundation supports early career scholars of color through mentoring and networking over two years.	Not published	$1K
The Tupo Pamoja Fund Grant Stanislaus Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Tupo Pamoja Fund supports initiatives and organizations that benefit Black/African American communities in Stanislaus County.	Not published	Up to $10K
Mardag Foundation Grants Mardag Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To create the capacity our staff needs to operationalize these changes, the Foundation will implement transitional grant rounds in 2025.	Not published	Varies
Youth for Environmental Leadership & Learning (YELL!) Fellowship Center for Earth Energy and Democracy · Foundation Not published · $500 YELL! is a paid fellowship program for young people interested in social justice and environmental protection. The program empowers youth of color to make a difference in their communities through learning and hands-on community projects.	Not published	$500
Clean Vehicle Assistance Program (CVAP) Beneficial State Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Clean Vehicle Assistance Program made environmentally friendly vehicles accessible and affordable to income-qualified Californians.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Jacques and Natasha Gelman Fellowship Grant Virginia Center for the Creative Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jacques and Natasha Gelman Fellowship, hosted by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, offers fully-funded two-week or one-month residencies for African American and Latin American visual artists.	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 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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