Grants for Black Women

Last updated July 1, 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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★Grant Deadline ▲Amount
Black Heart Scholars Programme
August 23, 2026
Varies
Black Heart Art Scholarship Programme
August 23, 2026
Varies
BWLA Fall Book Scholarship Award
October 18, 2026
$1K
STEM Scholarship Program
November 30, 2026
Up to $10K
The 1954 Project Luminary Award
December 15, 2026
$1M
Catalyst Award
December 31, 2026
$1M
The Annette Raphel Scholarship for Leadership and Diversity
January 10, 2027
Varies
Parish Leadership Support Grant
March 1, 2027
Varies
SMOFI Scholarship Program
April 11, 2027
$2K – $6K
ITSMF EMERGE Mentorship Program
Rolling
Varies
ITSMF STEM Education Scholarship
Rolling
Varies
IF: Womxn and Girls Grant
Rolling
Varies
Executive Leadership Program
Rolling
Varies
Summer Fellowship
Rolling
$5K
SMOFI Mentorship Program
Rolling
Up to $5K
360 Fashion Scholarship
Rolling
$3K – $5K
Karen E. Jackson Breast Cancer Assistance Program (BCAP)
Rolling
Up to $350
Black Radiance Network Fund
Rolling
Varies
Katie Dunn Rogers Scholarship Grant
Rolling
Varies
The SCALE Fellowship Program
Rolling
Varies
Community Power Grantmaking Program
Rolling
Up to $75K
Women & Girls of Color Fund: Front Range focus Grant
Rolling
$10K – $20K
Sisters Helping Sisters Grant Program
Rolling
Varies
Friends of Carver Scholarship - Barrett Scholarship Grant
Rolling
$2K

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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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Grants for Women 1,615Grants for Women-Owned Businesses 103Grants for Black-Owned Businesses 99Women's Shelter Grants 23

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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