Grants for Black Women

Last updated August 11, 2026

There are currently 131 active grants for black women in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Black Heart Art Scholarship Programme	Black Heart Foundation (us)	August 23, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Black Heart Scholars Programme	Black Heart Foundation (us)	August 23, 2026	Varies
Foundation	BWLA Fall Book Scholarship Award	Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago	October 18, 2026	$1K
Foundation	STEM Scholarship Program	United Way of South Hampton Roads	November 30, 2026	Up to $10K
Foundation	The 1954 Project Luminary Award	The Cleveland Avenue Foundation For	December 15, 2026	$1M
Foundation	Catalyst Award	Rachel's Network Inc	December 31, 2026	$1M
Foundation	The Annette Raphel Scholarship for Leadership and Diversity	Belmont Day School Inc	January 10, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Parish Leadership Support Grant	MARTIN de PORRES FOUNDATION	March 1, 2027	Varies
Foundation	SMOFI Scholarship Program	Detroit Omega Foundation Incorporated	April 11, 2027	$2K – $6K
Foundation	Aminah Robinson Fellowship Grant	Greater Columbus Arts Council	Rolling	$15K
Foundation	ITSMF EMERGE Mentorship Program	Information Technology	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Maternal Health and Birth Equity Initiative	Washington Area Women's Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sisters in Cinema Resource Fund	Sisters in Cinema NFP	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Equality Can't Wait Challenge	New Mexico Community Capital	Rolling	$10M
Foundation	Synod of the Mid-Atlantic - Jubilee Trust Fund Grant	Synod of the Mid-Atlantic	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Tupo Pamoja Fund Grant	Stanislaus Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Mardag Foundation Grants	Mardag Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Renee Powell Scholarship Grant	The Lpga Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Fund II UNCF STEM Scholars Program	United Negro College Fund Inc	Rolling	$48M
Foundation	Black Radiance Network Fund	Headwaters Foundation for Justice	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Alpha Kappa Alpha Fund Grant	Central New York Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	BLAC Fund (Building Local Alignment in Community Fund)	I Be Black Girl	Rolling	$1M
Foundation	Louisiana's World Makers Awards	Foundation for Louisiana	Rolling	$5K – $320K
Foundation	African American Women's Health Fund	Columbus Medical Association Foundation	Rolling	Varies

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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