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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Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant (SDGG) - USDA Cooperative Development Foundation · Foundation Not published · $175K	Not published	$175K
Small Business Assistance Partnerships Program Grant Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Foundation Not published · $100K – $400K The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is launching the Small Business Assistance Partnerships Program to provide no-cost development and technical assistance services to entrepreneurs, focusing on…	Not published	$100K – $400K
Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund Grant The Rhode Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund Grant, established by the Rhode Island Foundation, aims to support Rhode Island's Black community by addressing pressing needs.	Not published	Up to $15K
Women’s Catalytic Fund Grant East Bay Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K East Bay Community Foundation partners with donors, social movements, and the community to eliminate structural barriers, advance racial equity, and transform political, social, and economic outcomes for all who call the East Bay home.	Not published	Up to $15K
Redefining Community Wellness Grants Program - Tribal Cohort Health Resources in Action Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Redefining Community Wellness Grants Program Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) have inadequate access to culturally responsive programming that addresses substance use and are disproportionately affected by policies that do…	Not published	Varies
MCF: Maine Expansion Arts - BIPOC Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Founded in 1983, the Maine Community Foundation works with donors and other partners to improve the quality of life for all Maine people. MaineCF’s investment expertise supports our donors’ effective and strategic giving.	Not published	Varies
Nonprofit Management Program for Emerging Leaders of Color The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven · Foundation Not published · Varies Two-year executive leadership program for nonprofit staff	Not published	Varies
Willie Bradshaw Memorial Endowed Scholarship Grant NCHSAA Foundation · Foundation Not published · $750 – $1K Willie Bradshaw Memorial Endowed Scholarship This scholarship, given in memory of Willie Bradshaw, provides financial support to outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, and/or Asian Pacific Islander American, or…	Not published	$750 – $1K
CAAL Ignite Fund Coalition of Asian American Leaders · Foundation Not published · $350K CAAL Ignite is the Coalition of Asian American Leaders' signature grant program (powered by supporters including MacKenzie Scott), with over $350,000 committed for 2024–25 and ~20 grants awarded across Small Business and…	Not published	$350K
The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: University Scholarships Grant American Theatre Wing Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: University Scholarships, by the American Theatre Wing, supports high school seniors from underrepresented backgrounds with a $10,000 annual scholarship for four years.	Not published	Up to $10K
Land for Communities (L4C) Grant - Land-based Projects Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Land for Communities (L4C) Grant, established by the Maine Community Foundation, supports community land projects that enhance relationships to land for underserved populations in Maine.	Not published	Up to $50K
Food Systems Grant Program Elmina B Sewall Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $1M The Food Systems Grant Program, funded by the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation, aims to support initiatives in Maine that promote food justice, sovereignty, and nutrition equity.	Not published	$10K – $1M
Puryear-Lee Legacy Scholarship Grant The R.O.S.E. Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Puryear-Lee Legacy Scholarship, offered by the R.O.S.E. Foundation, aims to support students of African descent who are entering their sophomore or junior year at a four-year college or university.	Not published	Varies
Systems, Power & Action Grant Inatai Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NoCap Fellowship Southern Vision Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The NoCap Fellowship is one of Southern Vision Alliance's "frontline funds" designed to direct resources to innovative, bold grassroots efforts led by directly impacted communities.	Not published	Varies
Strengthening Communities Grant Program- Dialogues Grants Alaska Humanities Forum · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Strengthening Communities Grant Program, administered by the Alaska Humanities Forum, aims to foster community dialogue through Dialogues Grants.	Not published	Up to $5K
Brighter Future Fund American Farmland Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K American Farmland Trust's national Brighter Future Fund (launched 2020) provides grants of up to $5,000 to farmers across the country to improve resilience, enhance farm viability, and access land.	Not published	Up to $5K
Women’s Environmental Leadership Fund Grant Tides Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Begin the process by completing the Partner With Us form on our website. Have an initial call with Tides staff to discuss your mission, program activities, needs, and timeline.	Not published	Varies
Juvenile Justice Applied Leadership Network Grant Annie E Casey Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Juvenile Justice Applied Leadership Network, supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, fosters collaboration among teams of juvenile justice leaders to improve outcomes for at-risk youth.	Not published	Varies
Students and Young Adults Career Awareness and Training Grant The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K Through this Request for Proposals (“RFP”), the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (“MassCEC”) is offering Students and Young Adults Equity Workforce Career Awareness and Training Grants.	Not published	Up to $600K
WMU MLK GOLD Grant Western Michigan University · Foundation Not published · Up to $32K The WMU MLK GOLD Scholarship offers a total value of $32,000, providing $8,000 annually for four years.	Not published	Up to $32K
Emergent Fund Grant Emergent Fund · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Emergent Fund Grant, established in 2016, supports BIPOC-led social justice movements through rapid response funding.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Hubertus W. V. Willems Scholarship Grant National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People · Foundation Not published · $3K Easily learn more about the Hubertus W. V. The next deadline for this grant is Sat, 11 Apr 2026. The Hubertus W. V. Willems Scholarship is one of many funding opportunities available to students through NAACP's Inspire Initiatives.	Not published	$3K
Racial Equity Fund Grant York County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Racial Equity Fund Grant, initiated by the York County Community Foundation in 2021, aims to promote equitable opportunities by funding projects that combat racism and inequity.	Not published	Up to $15K

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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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