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.
Black Philanthropy Initiative Grants Geographic Scope: Arizona (statewide) Focus Areas: - Health - Education - Economic development - Community building - Programs serving African Americans…
BPI Building an Inclusive Economy Grants Part of: Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) - Strategic Initiative led by community volunteers Purpose: Support organizations building economic security and…
Building Opportunities for Lasting Development (BOLD) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The City of Birmingham Amount: US $50,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: July 11, 2025 Summary The Building…
California Dream Fund Micro-Grants Funder: California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) Award Amount: Up to $10,000 per grant Program Overview: The Fresno Metro Black Chamber of…
Overview An Introduction to the Fund In 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic, we bore witness to what is believed to be the largest civil rights movement in the history of the United States. As…
Community Equity Fund - Minority Business Grants Funder: Franklin County (federal CARES Act funding) Administrator: Columbus Urban League Status: Launched August 2020; applications opened early…
Community Safety & Healing Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of Louisville Corporate Depository In Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: July 02, 2025 Summary The Community…
COVID-19 Rapid Response Relief Fund Funder: Partnership for Southern Equity (in partnership with United Way of Greater Atlanta and Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta) Status: One-time emergency…
COVID-19 Recovery Fund Funder: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Purpose: Provide recovery grants to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with particular focus on African American-owned…
COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund Status: Launched in response to COVID-19 crisis (March 2020) Geographic Scope: Southwest, Southeast, and Northwest Atlanta, Georgia Focus Areas: - Support for…
Overview _NOTE: The critical Community Needs Fund (CCNF) is presently not open to offer support. However, it will remain in place, ready to respond in case of future scenarios akin to the challenges…
DeCosta/Pinckney Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Amount: Approximately US $1,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The DeCosta/Pinckney…
Denver Reparations Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $7,500 Last Updated: May 13, 2025 Summary The Denver Reparations Fund, managed by the Denver Black…
Diversity in Tourism Fund Overview: The tourism industry's greatest asset is the cultural diversity of the destinations and communities it visits. However, the tourism industry workforce is not…
Dr. Otis A. Jackson Scholarship Fund Overview: Provides scholarships to African-American high school seniors at St. Louis Public Schools who will be attending an accredited four-year college or…
Dream of Change Business Support Grant Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: St. Louis area (North City focus mentioned) Focus Areas: - Black and Latinx entrepreneurs - Small business…
Economic Justice Fund (EJF) Overview: Support for Black-owned businesses through grants. Background: The Economic Justice Fund was initially launched in summer 2020 with a commitment to give $600,000…
EDSA Diversity Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Landscape Architecture Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The EDSA Diversity Scholarships support…
ELEVATE TOGETHER Program Name: ELEVATE TOGETHER™ (powered by Round It Up America®) Funders: - Office Depot & Round It Up America - ODP Corporation (founding partner) - In partnership with: U.S.…
Elevate Together Cash Grant Overview: The Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) partners with the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Office Depot to offer cash grants for small…