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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APABA Silicon Valley & BALIF Joint Scholarship Bay Area Lawyers for Individua · Foundation Not published · $5K To recognize law students in the greater Bay Area who have demonstrated commitment to both the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and LGBTQI communities.	Not published	$5K
Folabomi & Olusegun Akinbajo Endowed Scholarship Fund Grant Hartford Foundation for Public Giving · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The Folabomi & Olusegun Akinbajo Endowed Scholarship Fund, established by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, aims to empower local students from the Greater Hartford region.	Not published	$1K – $2K
African American Volkswagen Employees' Scholarship Fund Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The African American Volkswagen Employees' Scholarship Fund, established by The Pittsburgh Foundation, aims to provide scholarships to individuals disproportionately impacted by systemic barriers to education.	Not published	Varies
Community Initiated Solutions Grant The Colorado Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community-Initiated Solutions Grant by The Colorado Health Foundation aims to empower communities to address their own health challenges by funding projects led by community members.	Not published	Varies
Human Services Career Support (HSCS) Program Open Sky Community Services Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The HSCS Program is a 13-week intensive program designed to support individuals in establishing sustainable careers in human services.	Not published	Varies
OTF: System Innovations Grant Ontario Trillium Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Ontario Trillium Foundation's System Innovations Grant aims to strengthen community systems for youth, particularly Indigenous and Black youth, through collaborative initiatives.	Not published	Up to $250K
Gamma Rho Boule Education Scholarship Grant Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gamma Rho Boule Education Scholarship, offered by the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, supports African American male students graduating from high schools in Washtenaw County.	Not published	Varies
Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 2005, supports students from the Duluth-Superior area.	Not published	$3K
Summer Fellowship Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Summer Fellowship program provides financial support to diverse and underrepresented law students pursuing public interest internships.	Not published	$5K
Renee Starks Steed Memorial Scholarship Grant United Negro College Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Renee Starks Steed Memorial Scholarship, offered by the United Negro College Fund, supports HBCU students majoring in fashion-related fields.	Not published	Varies
Capacity Building Support Groundswell Action Fund · Foundation Not published · $400K Capacity-building support for organizations conducting year-round electoral organizing, focused on: Groundswell Action Fund stands in the gap for organizations by providing robust infrastructure support to build their capacity.	Not published	$400K
Hayes E. Willis Memorial Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Hayes E. Willis Memorial Scholarship, established by the family of Dr. Hayes E. Willis in 1999, supports African American students from Portsmouth and Richmond pursuing careers in science and healthcare.	Not published	$2K
Color Me Country Artist Grant Fund TKDUBS Productions · Foundation Not published · Varies To support the underrepresented voices of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) artists in country music who have historically been marginalized and excluded from the spotlight and airwaves.	Not published	Varies
Jews of Color Initiative Grantmaking Program (2025-2026 Cycle) Jews of Color Initiative · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jews of Color Initiative is committed to making the Jewish community more equitable for Jews of Color.	Not published	Varies
New York State My Brother’s Keeper Exemplary School Models and Practices Grant New York State Education Department · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The New York State My Brother’s Keeper Exemplary School Models and Practices grant aims to address the achievement gap in New York State, particularly for boys and young men of color.	Not published	Up to $200K
HBCU Green Fund Fellows HBCU Green Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A fellowship program equipping historically Black college and university (HBCU) students with the skills, knowledge, and mentorship needed to become leaders in green innovation and the clean economy.	Not published	Varies
Transformational Capacity Building Funds Grant Inatai Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Transformational Capacity Building Funds by Inatai Foundation provide essential support for community-led organizations in Washington state.	Not published	Varies
Anchor QEA Scholarship Grant Anchor QEA · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Anchor QEA Scholarship supports graduate students pursuing degrees in engineering, environmental sciences, or related fields, with awards between $1,000 and $10,000.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Culturally Grounded Wellness for Youth in the Twin Cities Region Youthprise · Foundation Not published · Varies The Twin Cities Metropolitan area, often lauded for its quality of life, still grapples with deep-seated disparities disproportionately affecting Indigenous youth and young people of color.	Not published	Varies
Jerry Finn Diversity Education Scholarship Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K Beyond the financial award, scholarship recipients will:	Not published	$10K – $30K
NBA Foundation San Francisco Bay Area Scholarship Grant United Negro College Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K NBA Foundation San Francisco Bay Area Scholarship The NBA Foundation has partnered with UNCF to provide a grant opportunity for eligible residents of the San Francisco Bay Area for up to an amount of $5,000.	Not published	Up to $5K
Youth Engagement Leadership Pipeline Southern Vision Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Engagement Leadership Pipeline is part of Southern Vision Alliance's suite of "frontline funds" supporting grassroots efforts led by directly impacted communities. It focuses on building leadership capacity among young people.	Not published	Varies
LEAD Program African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Leadership experience intensive for new and emerging African American leaders to shape Wisconsin's executive workforce Ossie Kendrix: okendrix@aaccwisconsin.org	Not published	Varies
OneFuture Coachella Valley Scholarships Onefuture Coachella Valley · Foundation Not published · Varies OneFuture Coachella Valley awards scholarships in partnership with local nonprofit organizations and provides students with financial aid counseling to help them navigate the college going process.	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 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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