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.
1954 Project - Luminary Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education Group Amount: US $1,000,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The 1954 Project - Luminary…
2026 Agnes B. McGirth Scholarship Funder: Black Women Lawyers' Association Scholarship Fund (BWLA-SF) Geographic Scope: Chicagoland area and demonstrated connection to Chicago legal market Focus…
2026 Bar Review Scholarship Funder: Black Women Lawyers' Association Scholarship Fund (BWLA-SF) Geographic Scope: Chicagoland area and demonstrated connection to Chicago legal market Focus Areas:…
2026 Spring Essay Scholarship Funder: Black Women Lawyers' Association of Greater Chicago (BWLA-SF) Geographic Scope: Chicagoland area and demonstrated connection to Chicago legal market Focus Areas:…
360 Fashion Scholarship Overview: The 360 Fashion Scholarship is an empowering opportunity designed to catalyze change and foster inclusivity within the dynamic realm of fashion. This prestigious…
African American Legacy Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Chicago Community Trust Amount: US $15,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary The African American Legacy Grants, initiated by…
African American Women's Health Fund Funder: Columbus Medical Association Foundation Purpose: Promote health and wellness among African American women in central Ohio Focus Areas: - Health promotion…
African-American Community Foundation - Dr. Yvonne Walker-Taylor Women for Women Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 12, 2025…
Alpha Kappa Alpha Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central New York Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The Alpha Kappa Alpha Fund, established by the local chapter of the…
Alumni Association of Alabama State University Anniston/Calhoun Chapter (ASU Alumni) Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama Last Updated: January 14,…
Aminah Robinson Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Columbus Arts Council Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Aminah Robinson Fellowship, offered by the Greater…
Aminah Robinson Writer/Scholar/Researcher Residency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Columbus Arts Council Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Aminah Robinson…
Amplify Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Optica Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Amplify Scholarship, offered by the Optica Foundation, provides ten…
Amplifying Opportunity in Our Community Geographic Scope: Tompkins County, NY Target Audience: Women of color entrepreneurs Program Description: This pilot initiative expands Amplify Equity's…
ArtsWave Circle Grants Overview: A vital initiative strengthening the capacity and sustainability of arts organizations led by, or predominantly serving, Black Cincinnatians. Provides targeted…
Audrey Davenport Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Georgia Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary Overview Audrey Davenport Scholarship The Audrey…
Avel Louise Gordly Scholarship for Oregon Black Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Community Foundation Last Updated: December 21, 2025 Summary The Avel Louise Gordly Scholarship supports…
Baskin Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary The Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation, established in 2008, focuses on achieving…
BLAC Fund: Building Local Alignment in Community Fund Status: Applications currently closed as of 2026-04-03 Geographic Scope: Nebraska Focus Areas: Reproductive health and wellbeing organizations…
Black Heart Art Scholarship Programme Organization: Black Heart Foundation (UK charity, Charity Number 1136813; US registered EIN 98-0670335) Overview: New art-focused scholarship programme providing…