Grants for BIPOC provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
UNCF STEM Scholars Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Negro College Fund Inc Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary Overview UNCF STEM Scholars Program The UNCF STEM…
UNCF/Teradyne STEM Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Negro College Fund Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary Overview UNCF/Teradyne STEM Scholarship…
Underwriting for Racial Justice Lender Pilot Program Status: Launched June 28, 2023; two-year pilot program Program Overview: Beneficial State Foundation launched a two-year pilot program composed of…
UNFI Foundation Annual Grant Program Program Type: Invitation-only grant program Geographic Scope: United States and Canada Mission: The UNFI Foundation awards grants annually to support…
Upper Valley Community Health Equity Partnership Grant Program Status: First round of projects selected in October 2022 for projects ending May 31, 2023. Geographic Scope: White River Junction…
Uprooting Racism Training (URFS) Status: Active; 2026 sessions scheduled Geographic Scope: Virtual (Zoom-based), open to anyone Target Audience: Environmental and food justice leaders, organizational…
Urban League of Portland Dickson Scott Scholarship Overview: The Urban League of Portland Dickson Scott Scholarship honors Nella Mae Dickson, a longtime partner and supporter of the organization who…
Urgent Response Fund Overview: The Urgent Response Fund supports smart, efficient, and effective responses to geopolitical crises in their immediate aftermath. From natural disasters to threats to…
Urgent Response Grants Award Amount: Up to $5,000 Geographic Scope: New England region (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Vermont) Focus Areas: Help grassroots,…
USDA Grant: Supporting Farmers of Color and Small Farm Resiliency Program Type: USDA-funded collaborative project (not a traditional grant program with open applications) Geographic Scope: Southern…
UW Credit Union Fund for Racial Equity Funder: UW Credit Union Launch Date: February 17, 2020 Partnership: United Way of Dane County and United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Geographic…
Vanessa Noble Good Purple Rose Fund Overview: In partnership with the Upper Dublin Education Foundation, the Vanessa Noble Good Purple Rose Fund helps level the playing field by giving equitable…
VCF: Samara Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Samara Fund Grants, offered by the Vermont Community…
Vernon L. Odom Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Akron Community Foundation Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The Vernon L. Odom Fund, established in 1993 by the Akron Community Foundation,…
Vibrant & Equitable Communities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The McKnight Foundation Last Updated: January 20, 2025 Summary The Vibrant & Equitable Communities Grant by The McKnight Foundation aims…
Overview About Us Visionaries for Change, a giving circle of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation, was established in 2019 by Black business and civic leaders in Hampton Roads. Visionaries donate…
VOREC 2023 Community Grant Status: Grant awarded to Kingdom Trails in 2023; external funder opportunity Funder: Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC), established by Governor Phil…
VoteWise Program Overview: VoteWise supports BIPOC-led community based initiatives that are effectively promoting voting rights in marginalized communities. Focus Areas - Voting rights promotion -…
VSO Fellowship Program Overview: The Virginia Symphony Orchestra offers a Fellowship Program that provides professional development and performance opportunities for emerging musicians. The program…
Walter and Elise Haas Fund: Possibility Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Walter and Elise Haas Fund Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: June 17, 2025 Summary The Walter and Elise Haas Fund offers…