Grants for Black Owned Businesses

Last updated August 12, 2026

There are currently 100 active grants for black-owned businesses in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	G.I.F.T. Grant - $10,000 Tier	Generating Income for Tomorrow	January 6, 2027	$10K
Foundation	Together Fund (Local Business) – We Rise Together	The Chicago Community Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	School Bus Road Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	UBRC Program Grants	County of San Diego Black Chamber of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cleveland Black Futures Fund	The Cleveland Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GK Fund Grant Support Program	Gk Fund Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Critical Community Needs Fund Grant	Poise Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Unrestricted Grants	Black Leaders Detroit	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	African-American Community Foundation - CJ McLin, Jr. Scholarship Grant	The Dayton Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Shyaam Bachman Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant	Hartford Foundation for Public Giving	Rolling	$2K – $2K
Foundation	Philadelphia Growth, Resiliency, Independence, Tenacity Fund (PHL GRIT Fund)	Pennsylvania Cdfi Network	Rolling	$100M
Foundation	COVID-19 Recovery Fund	African American Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Small Business Investment Grant (RFP #23-02)	Workforce Development Council Seattle-ki	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	AWWA Scholarship Program - Mueller HBCU Scholarship Grant	American Water Works Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	BEA Entrepreneurs Fund	Black Economic Alliance	Rolling	$50M
Foundation	Gail and Walter Gunn Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of The	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Empower! Black Futures Community Fund Grant	Santa Fe Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	Dr. Otis A. Jackson Scholarship Fund	Youthbridge Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	J.L. Tillman Endowed Scholarship	National African-american Insurance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Opportunity Fund Grants	Opportunity Foundation	Rolling	$8K – $20K
Foundation	Black in Jewelry Coalition (BIJC) - Young Titleholder Diversity Grant	American Gem Society	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Scholars Program	Mercy Deliverance Ministries	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Henry, Trina, Laurianna Wash Family Scholarship Fund Grant	Greater Kansas City Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	North Star Black Cooperative Fellowship Grant	Nexus Community Partners	Rolling	$1K

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About grants for black-owned businesses

Grants for Black-owned businesses address persistent funding gaps in Black entrepreneurship. From federal programs to corporate initiatives and foundation grants, a growing number of funders specifically support Black business owners — including dedicated programs for Black women founders — with non-dilutive capital, technical assistance, and growth funding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find grants specifically for Black entrepreneurs?

Key sources include the SBA's 8(a) program, the Minority Business Development Agency, and programs like Hello Alice, Founders First Capital Partners, and the Fearless Fund. Corporate programs from Google for Startups, Target's Forward Founders, JPMorgan Chase's Advancing Black Pathways, and PayPal's Empowerment Grant also specifically target Black entrepreneurs.

Are there grants specifically for Black women business owners?

Yes. Several funders run programs exclusively for Black women entrepreneurs, including the Fearless Fund, Black Girl Ventures, the SoGal Black Founder Startup Grant, and Hello Alice partnerships. These programs recognize that Black women founders face compounded barriers to capital and provide grants ranging from a few thousand dollars to six-figure awards alongside mentorship and community.

How much funding is available for Black-owned businesses?

Amounts range widely. Micro-grants of $1,000-$10,000 are common from programs like the Amber Grant and National Black MBA Association. Mid-range grants of $10,000-$100,000 come from the Fearless Fund and corporate programs. Larger SBA and MBDA programs can provide significantly more in combination with technical assistance and mentoring.

Do Black-owned business grants require a business plan?

Most competitive grants require at least a basic business plan or proposal. Some micro-grants and startup competitions have simpler applications. SBDC and SCORE offices provide free business plan assistance. Many grant programs for Black entrepreneurs include mentoring and technical assistance to help strengthen applications.

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