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.
$10,000 NABPT & Academy Scholarship Collaboration Funder: Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (APTA Pelvic Health) and National Association of Black Physical Therapists (NABPT) Amount: $10,000…
2026 Scholarship Program Organization: The Executive Leadership Foundation (ELF), the charitable arm of The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) Focus: Educational scholarships for university students…
45Camp Accelerator Overview: 45Camp is an accelerator program created in collaboration with Tabor 100 and Prosper Portland that serves Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) entrepreneurs in…
Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh: General Operating Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Advancing Black…
African American Legacy Fund Grants Funder: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Geographic Scope: Southern Arizona region Status: Listed as active grant program Limited information available…
African-American Community Foundation - CJ McLin, Jr. Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The African-American…
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity: The George L. Butler Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about…
ArtsWave’s Circle Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: ArtsWave (Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts) Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 27, 2025 Summary ArtsWave’s Circle Grants aim to promote…
Ascend Fund Status: Active (expanding Ignite Fund's success) Geographic Scope: Baltimore and surrounding region (Baltimore Metro, Montgomery County mentioned) Purpose: Transform Baltimore's…
AWWA Scholarship Program - Mueller HBCU Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Water Works Association (AWWA) Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The AWWA Scholarship Program,…
AYAInvest Overview: AYAInvest is the AYA Foundation's grant-making initiative dedicated to fueling the growth of Black-owned businesses and innovative startups across Colorado. Purpose Designed to…
BEA Entrepreneurs Fund Status: Active (launched May 20, 2021) Amount: $50 million evergreen investment fund Focus Areas: - Seed, start-up, and early-stage capital for Black-owned businesses -…
Benjamin Banneker Scholarship for Black Watchmaking Students Overview: A scholarship for Black watchmaking students offered by the Horological Society of New York (HSNY). Eligibility: - Black…
BLAC Fund Childcare Opportunity Status: Part of the 2026 BLAC Fund cycle Geographic Scope: Nebraska Focus Areas: Childcare providers in economically distressed and underserved communities across…
Black Business Prosperity (BBP) Grant Overview: Direct cash assistance grant program for Black and minority-owned small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Status: Past program (2020); May have future…
Black Economic Alliance Entrepreneurs Fund Status: Active, launched May 2021 Amount: $50 million evergreen investment fund Geographic Scope: Nationwide (all interested and eligible Black…
Black Founder Startup Grant Overview: Funding opportunity referenced by Van Ness Main Street for startup founders. Eligibility: Black founders Contact for Information: - Email:…
Overview The Black Giving Collective (BGC) supports Black-led and Black-owned community initiatives that address disparities facing the Black community in our eight-county region. Our work is guided…
Black in Jewelry Coalition (BIJC) - Young Titleholder Diversity Grant Funder: Black in Jewelry Coalition in collaboration with AGS Young Titleholders Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee…
Black Philanthropy Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Baltimore Community Foundation Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Black Philanthropy Giving Circle Grant,…