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.
Empower! Black Futures Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santa Fe Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary Overview Santa Fe Community…
Excellerator Fund Overview: A community-driven grantmaking initiative that promotes equitable social and economic recovery in Chicago's Black and Mexican communities. Program Details: - Duration:…
Flagstar Bank's Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Grant Funder: Flagstar Bank in partnership with Indiana Black Expo Geographic Scope: South Bend and Fort Wayne, Indiana Program Overview: This…
Fox Family Kalb Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fox Family Kalb Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The Fox Family Kalb Foundation Grants empower…
G.I.F.T. Grant - $10,000 Tier Funder: Kansas City G.I.F.T. (Generating Income For Tomorrow), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Status: Active Geographic Scope: - Kansas City, MO (from 9th St. to…
G.I.F.T. Grant - $100,000 Tier Funder: Kansas City G.I.F.T. (Generating Income For Tomorrow), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Status: Active (mentioned on website but specific deadline and…
Gail and Walter Gunn Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Applicants must be full-time…
George & Cora Webster Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the…
GK Fund Grant Support Program Funder: GK Fund Inc, Boston, MA Website: thegkfund.org Mission: The GK Fund supports culturally diverse entrepreneurs and small businesses by connecting them to…
Grants for Everyone Funder: County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce Geographic Scope: San Diego County, CA, US Program Overview: A grant program available to underrepresented businesses.…
Henry, Trina, Laurianna Wash Family Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: December 31, 2025 Summary Overview Our…
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Scholars Program Status: Active partnership program Administrator: Mercy Deliverance Ministries in partnership with American Heart Association…
Hollingsworth Funds Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hollingsworth Funds Amount: US $15,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: June 27, 2025 Summary The Hollingsworth Funds Grant aims to support nonprofit…
Ignite Fund Status: Completed/Historical (proof of concept phase) Geographic Scope: Baltimore City, Maryland, US Purpose: Fuel the growth of social enterprises in Baltimore—especially those led by…
J.L. Tillman Endowed Scholarship Overview: The NAAIA J. L. Tillman Scholarship was created to promote higher educational opportunities for African-American students interested in careers within the…
JobsOhio: Small Business Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: JobsOhio Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The JobsOhio Small Business Grant provides essential financial support…
LeCount R. Davis, CFP® Endowed Scholarship Status: Active Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: - Supporting next generation of diverse CFP® professionals - Building diverse financial planning…
Lift ME - All-Black Business Accelerator Program Status: Active; applications opened February 28, 2023 Geographic Scope: Saginaw County, Michigan Program Purpose: L evel the playing field, I ncrease…
Lurleen V. Holland Church Improvement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of West Georgia Inc Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Lurleen V. Holland…
NCP Open Road Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nexus Community Partners Amount: Approximately US $50,000 Last Updated: June 24, 2025 Summary The NCP Open Road Fund is a transformative initiative…