Grants for Black Owned Businesses

Last updated August 14, 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	Social Business Match Program (SBMP)	Venn Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	G.I.F.T. Grant - $100,000 Tier	Generating Income for Tomorrow	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Seeding Grants	United Way of South Central Michigan	Rolling	$60K
Foundation	Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh: General Operating Support Grant	The Pittsburgh Foundation	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Hollingsworth Funds Grant	Hollingsworth Funds Inc	Rolling	$15K – $500K
Foundation	Building Opportunities for Lasting Development (BOLD) Grant Program	The City of Birmingham	Rolling	$50K – $150K
Foundation	Denver Reparations Fund Grant	The Denver Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $8K
Foundation	Vanguard Accelerator Business Grants	Center for Economic Inclusion	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	Visionaries for Change Grant	Hampton Roads Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	EDSA Diversity Scholarships Grant	Landscape Architecture Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Small Business Workforce Accelerator Grant (RFP #24-01)	Workforce Development Council Seattle-ki	Rolling	Up to $7K
Foundation	Samuel Shepherd Civil Rights Scholarship Grant	Educational Foundation of Lake County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Economic Justice Fund (EJF)	Conncorp Llc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Robert B. Taylor Fund Grant	San Antonio Area Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dream of Change Business Support Grant	Wepower	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Community Safety & Healing Fund Grant	The Community Foundation of Louisville	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	The Louie F. Cox Scholarship Grant	Middletown Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	RISE Program (14-week Entrepreneurial Training)	African American Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	COVID-19 Rapid Response Relief Fund	Partnership for Southern Equity	Rolling	$150K
Foundation	New Commonwealth Fund- Phased Investments	The New Commonwealth Racial Equity And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	San Antonio Area African American Community Fund Grant	San Antonio Area Foundation	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Strategic Initiative Grants: BPI Building An Inclusive Economy Grants	The Winston-Salem Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Super Bowl LVI Business Connect	Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	$10,000 NABPT & Academy Scholarship Collaboration	Academy of Pelvic Health Physical	Rolling	$10K

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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.

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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