Grants for Black Women
Last updated October 10, 2026
Grantable tracks 129 active grants for black women in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 1 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 60 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.
- Grants tracked
- 129
- from 103 funders
- Median award
- $10K
- middle half $4,500–$40K
- Total listed funding
- $16.9M
- across 60 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 1
- 7 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| STEM Scholarship Program United Way of South Hampton Roads · Foundation ~November · Up to $10K The African American Leadership Society (AALS) STEM Scholarship Program has established a pipeline of Black students from South Hampton Roads who major in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) at the university level. | |
| The 1954 Project Luminary Award The Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education Group · Foundation ~December · $1M The 1954 Project is The CAFE Group's flagship initiative dedicated to fulfilling the promise of equitable education in the United States. Named for the 1954 Brown v. | |
| Catalyst Award Rachel's Network Inc · Foundation ~December · $1M The Catalyst Award recognizes and supports women environmental leaders of color who are advancing environmental justice, climate action, food sovereignty, energy equity, marine science, and other environmental solutions. | |
| The Annette Raphel Scholarship for Leadership and Diversity Belmont Day School Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies Raphel Scholars join a close-knit community with: | |
| Parish Leadership Support Grant MARTIN de PORRES FOUNDATION CO MCCLOSKEY FINANCIAL GROUP · Foundation ~March · Varies | |
| SMOFI Scholarship Program Detroit Omega Foundation Incorporated · Foundation ~April · $2K – $6K Since 2001, SMOFI has awarded college scholarships to 110+ graduating high school students, totaling over $400,000. Scholars have maintained an impressive 88% college graduation rate. | |
| Aminah Robinson Fellowship Grant Greater Columbus Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $15K The Aminah Robinson Fellowship, offered by the Greater Columbus Arts Council in partnership with the Columbus Museum of Art, provides a 90-day fellowship and an unrestricted $15,000 award to a professional African American visual artist… | |
| ITSMF EMERGE Mentorship Program Information Technology Senior Management Forum · Foundation Not published · Varies The EMERGE Mentorship Program pairs experienced technology professionals with Black female students pursuing degrees in technology fields. Launched as a pilot in 2019 and expanded through a $500,000 grant from Reboot Representation in 2020. | |
| Maternal Health and Birth Equity Initiative Washington Area Women's Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women's Foundation completed a comprehensive birth equity landscape analysis examining the maternal health crisis in the region, collecting public health data and engaging with local stakeholders including midwives, doulas, and… | |
| Sisters in Cinema Resource Fund Sisters in Cinema NFP · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sisters in Cinema Resource Fund grant has been created to support Black women and gender nonconforming non-fiction directors in crucial stages of the production of their films. | |
| Equality Can't Wait Challenge New Mexico Community Capital · Foundation Not published · $10M An intense competition to identify the best ideas for helping to expand women's power and influence in the United States by 2030. Four organizations were selected as winners, each receiving $10 million awards. | |
| Synod of the Mid-Atlantic - Jubilee Trust Fund Grant Synod of the Mid-Atlantic · Foundation Not published · Varies The Synod of the Mid-Atlantic's Jubilee Trust Fund supports mission projects aimed at enhancing African-American leadership within congregations. | |
| The Tupo Pamoja Fund Grant Stanislaus Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Tupo Pamoja Fund supports initiatives and organizations that benefit Black/African American communities in Stanislaus County. | |
| Mardag Foundation Grants Mardag Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To create the capacity our staff needs to operationalize these changes, the Foundation will implement transitional grant rounds in 2025. | |
| Renee Powell Scholarship Grant The LPGA Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The LPGA Foundation supports women and young people through programs and initiatives aimed at empowering them through the game of golf. | |
| Fund II UNCF STEM Scholars Program United Negro College Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $48M The Fund II Foundation's UNCF STEM Scholars Program provides scholarships to college-bound African American STEM scholars. The program welcomed its second cohort of 100 of the nation's top college-bound African American STEM scholars. | |
| Black Radiance Network Fund Headwaters Foundation for Justice · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| Alpha Kappa Alpha Fund Grant Central New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alpha Kappa Alpha Fund, established by the local chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, offers scholarships to African-American female high school seniors pursuing higher education. | |
| BLAC Fund (Building Local Alignment in Community Fund) I Be Black Girl · Foundation Not published · $1M | |
| Louisiana's World Makers Awards Foundation for Louisiana · Foundation Not published · $5K – $320K FFL believes that artists, cultural workers, and tradition bearers offer communities new and expanded ways of seeing, being, and creating. | |
| African American Women's Health Fund Columbus Medical Association Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Promote health and wellness among African American women in central Ohio | |
| H. Jesse Arnelle Endowed Scholarship New Rochelle Fund for Educational · Foundation Not published · $10K Awardee must meet one or more of the following criteria: | |
| Cultivate: Women of Color Leadership Grant Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 2013, Cultivate has and continues to build a cadre of emerging women of color leaders engaged in social, economic, and racial justice movements and whose collective voice and power can be leveraged to a shared vision of the Chicago… | |
| The SCALE Fellowship Program The Equity Impact Center · Foundation Not published · Varies A comprehensive fellowship program designed to advance and support Black women in the music industry. |
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Grants for black women by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 1 <1%
- Upcoming date published
- 7 5%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 31 24%
- No deadline published
- 90 70%
Only 7 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most active grants for black women
- Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago 4 active
- Rachel's Network Inc 3 active
- Sisters in Cinema NFP 3 active
- The R.O.S.E. Foundation 3 active
- American Psychological Foundation 2 active
- Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc 2 active
103 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 129 active grants for black women (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 10, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 1 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About grants for black women
Grants for Black women address the intersectional funding gap affecting Black women entrepreneurs, leaders, and community organizations. Dedicated programs are growing, with foundations, corporate initiatives, and government programs increasingly recognizing the need for targeted support.
Grants for Black Women by state
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for black women award?
Of the 129 grants for black women Grantable lists as of October 10, 2026, 60 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,500 and $40K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for black women?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago (4), Rachel's Network Inc (3), Sisters in Cinema NFP (3), The R.O.S.E. Foundation (3), and American Psychological Foundation (2). In all, 103 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for black women due?
Of 129 grants listed, 1 accept applications on a rolling basis, 7 have a published upcoming deadline, 31 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 90 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What grants specifically support Black women entrepreneurs?
The Fearless Fund specifically backed Black women-led businesses. IFundWomen has a Black women entrepreneurs program. Hello Alice offers targeted grants. The SBA's 8(a) program serves economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Backstage Capital focuses on underrepresented founders. Corporate programs from Google, Visa, and American Express also provide targeted support.
Are there grants for Black women in education?
Yes. The UNCF provides scholarships for students at HBCUs. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund supports students. The AAUW offers research and education grants. Sorority foundations like Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta offer scholarships and community grants. Department of Education programs at minority-serving institutions also provide support.
What organizations fund programs serving Black women?
The Black Women's Health Imperative, National Council of Negro Women, and Black Women's Blueprint offer and channel funding. Foundations like the Kellogg Foundation, Ford Foundation, and Open Society Foundations have specific equity programs. The Community Foundation for Black Women and Girls is a dedicated funder.
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