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.
Washington State Department of Commerce Lending Agency Grant Funder: Washington State Department of Commerce Award Amount: $1,390,000 (awarded to Fourth Plain Forward) Geographic Scope: Washington…
Washington State Organic & Sustainable Farming Fund Overview: Tilth Alliance administers grants providing critical financial assistance to farmers in Washington State supporting projects that enhance…
Washington State Student and Youth Homelessness COVID-19 Response Fund Status: CLOSED - As of March 30, 2021, all available funds have been granted out and the fund is no longer accepting…
Washington Youth & Families Fund (WYFF) Status: Active - Currently accepting grants, 20+ years in operation Geographic Scope: Washington State (26 counties) Overview: For more than 20 years, the…
Washington Youth Development Nonprofit Relief Fund Status: Completed (Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 rounds) Geographic Scope: Washington State (all counties) Focus Areas: - Youth development programs -…
Washtenaw Artist Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: CultureSource Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Washtenaw Artist Grants program, in partnership with the Ann…
Waters Meet Community Sponsorship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Waters Meet Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Empire Health Foundation is committed to strengthening…
Overview _NOTE: For New Applicants:_ _Step 1. Complete the Letter of Inquiry (LOI)._ _Step 2. Program staff will reach out to the groups with potential alignment to schedule a brief…
WCGMF Director’s Discretionary Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The WCGMF Director’s…
WCI: Promise Act Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: West Central Initiative Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The WCI: Promise Act Grant, in collaboration with the…
Wealth Builders for Everyone Down Payment Assistance Program Program Type: Down Payment Assistance for Homebuyers Overview: A down payment assistance program designed to help remove barriers from the…
Wellbeing Fund Overview: A direct financial support fund providing cash stipends to Los Angeles homeless response sector workers to alleviate immediate financial needs and move toward living wage…
Wellspring Fund Funder: Headwaters Foundation for Justice (Minnesota, US) Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Community organizing, justice, liberation, self-determination, and community…
West Side Innovation Fund Funder: City of Wilmington via American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, administered by Cornerstone West CDC with partners True Access Capital and Wilmington Alliance Status:…
WESTAF Arts Resilience Fund Status: This was a one-time emergency relief fund distributed in summer 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funder: Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) in…
William Bennett Scott Scholarship Overview: The William Bennett Scott Scholarship provides scholarships to African-American students at Maryville High School enrolling in four (4) year colleges or…
William Hart Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The William Hart Scholarship offers a $5,000…
William Talbott Hillman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillman Family Foundations Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,500 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The William Talbott Hillman Foundation…
Willie Bradshaw Memorial Endowed Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: NCHSAA Foundation Amount: US $750 - US $1,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary Overview Willie Bradshaw Memorial…
Winchester Education Foundation Black History Month Award Funder: Winchester Education Foundation Inc (VA, US) Geographic Scope: John Handley High School students, Winchester, Virginia Purpose This…