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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Selected Professions Fellowship: Focus Professions Group American Association of University Women Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Selected Professions Fellowships program was created in 1970 to support women in graduate and professional degree programs in fields where female participation traditionally has been low.	Not published	Varies
Cultivate: Leadership Grant Program Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cultivate: Leadership Grant Program empowers women and nonbinary leaders of color in Chicago by enhancing their skills in social, economic, and racial justice.	Not published	Varies
ETV: Linda D. Murphy Village Strivers Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K Easily learn more about the ETV: Linda D. The next deadline for this grant is Sat, 04 Apr 2026.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Stephanie Byers-Bell Scholarship Fund Alliant Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4K Launched in 2021 to combat systemic racism, social/civil unrest, and inequality. Enables Alliant's doctoral students to conclude their doctoral work with less financial stress.	Not published	$4K
WCI: Promise Act Grant West Central Initiative · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The WCI: Promise Act Grant, in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, aims to support small businesses and nonprofits in west central Minnesota affected by the pandemic.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Maternal Smoking Cessation Initiative (MSCI) Grant Regents Of The University Of California, Office Of The President · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Maternal Smoking Cessation Initiative (MSCI) aims to support research on culturally-tailored tobacco cessation interventions for pregnant individuals, particularly those from BIPOC and AIAN communities.	Not published	Up to $1M
The Black Fund of Central Texas Grant The Black Fund of Central Texas · Foundation Not published · $13K The Black Fund of Central Texas aims to empower Black-led organizations and strengthen the Black community through targeted investments in various impact areas, including arts, education, health, and advocacy.	Not published	$13K
BIPOC Scholarships for Fieldwork Participation Grant American Society of Overseas · Foundation Not published · $2K The American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR) offers BIPOC Scholarships for Fieldwork Participation, providing six scholarships of $2,000 each to African American or Indigenous individuals engaged in ASOR-affiliated archaeological…	Not published	$2K
CERF: Artist Get Ready Grant Craft Emergency Relief Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The CERF: Artist Get Ready Grant offers up to $1,000 to craft artists for safeguarding their studios and preparing for emergencies. Priority is given to underrepresented artists, including BIPOC and folk/traditional artists.	Not published	Up to $1K
Arts Organizations Founded By/With/For Communities of Color - Research Practice Partnerships The Wallace Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies As a part of The Wallace Foundation’s five-year initiative intended to support arts organizations rooted in communities of color as they explore strategies to advance their well-being and that of their communities, the foundation invites…	Not published	Varies
PitchBLACK Forum & Awards Black Public Media Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The largest pitch competition for Black, independent filmmakers and creative technologists in the United States.	Not published	Up to $150K
Clanseer and Anna Johnson Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Not published · Varies Over our 46-year history, the Community Foundation of New Jersey has collaborated with individuals, families, organizations, and businesses to design charitable funds and implement the philanthropic solutions they want to see in their…	Not published	Varies
America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Opportunity Hunger Solutions Minnesota · Foundation Not published · $5K – $4.2M	Not published	$5K – $4.2M
Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) Memphis Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Memphis Bar Foundation offers a summer internship program for minority law students. The program provides practical legal experience and professional development opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Billye Suber Aaron Legacy Scholarship Grant United Negro College Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Billye Suber Aaron Legacy Scholarship, supported by the United Negro College Fund, provides renewable, need-based scholarships for full-time undergraduate students at select HBCUs.	Not published	Varies
Dance/USA Fellowships to Artists (DFA) Danceusa · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K DFA is Dance/USA's national program focused on supporting individual artists addressing social change through dance within one or more communities.	Not published	Up to $35K
MCF: Maine Expansion Arts -Rural Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Starting in 2022, Maine Expansion Arts grant program will offer two separate tracks: one for organizations serving rural communities and the other for organizations led by and/or serving Black, Indigenous, and People of Color…	Not published	Varies
Health & Wellness Agency Grant Jack and Jill of America Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Health & Wellness Agency Grant, offered by the Jack and Jill of America Foundation, aims to empower disadvantaged communities by providing access to heart and mental health education.	Not published	Up to $10K
City of Spokane COVID-19 Emergency Housing and Utility Assistance (Fiscal Sponsorship) Better Health Together · Foundation Not published · $2M In January 2021, BHT staff participated in stakeholder meeting with City of Spokane CHHS subcommittee regarding challenges BIPOC community members face accessing housing assistance.	Not published	$2M
Social Impact Artist Award - Artist Collective Grant Bonfils-Stanton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K Bonfils-Stanton Foundation and Denver Arts & Venues are proud to launch the Social Impact Artist Award.	Not published	Up to $50K
Social Justice and Resiliency Fund Grant Community Foundation for SW Washington · Foundation Not published · Varies The Social Justice and Resiliency Fund offers vital support to nonprofits addressing systemic inequities in Clark, Cowlitz, and Skamania counties.	Not published	Varies
Cox Enterprises Scholarship Program Grant United Negro College Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K A need-based scholarship for students attending UNCF member institutions with preference given to students majoring in STEM. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.	Not published	Up to $5K

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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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