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	Amplifying Opportunity in Our Community	Amplify Equity Inc	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Dr. Booker T. DeVaughn and Dr. Elena L. Haynes DeVaughn Endowed Scholarship Fund Grant	Hartford Foundation for Public Giving	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Black Wildflowers Fund - School Start-Up Grant	The Wildflower Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	African-American Community Foundation - Dr. Yvonne Walker-Taylor Women for Women Scholarship Grant	The Dayton Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Watson - James Legacy HBCU Scholarship Grant	The R.O.S.E. Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	BTFA Productions	Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Inc	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	2026 Agnes B. McGirth Scholarship	Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Illuminations Grant for Black Trans Women Visual Artists	Queer Art	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	NBCDI Policy Fellowship Program	National Black Child Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Robert W. and Irene O. James Community College / Technical Career Scholarship Grant	The R.O.S.E. Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Open Call for Creative Technologists	Black Public Media Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman Dental School Scholarship	Dental Trade Alliance Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Indianapolis Foundation Community Scholarship Grant	Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	George G. Johnson Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation for Southeast	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Renee Powell Education Grant	The Lpga Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Black Trans Therapy Fund	The Okra Project	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Friends of Carver Scholarship - Barrett Scholarship Grant	San Antonio Area Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Building Opportunities for Sistas to Shine (B.O.S.S.) Scholarship Grant	The Mgam Scholarship Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	New Suns Fellowship	Minnesota Black Collective Foundation	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Community & Faith-Based Maternal & Infant Health Grant	Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio	Rolling	$37K
Foundation	Karen E. Jackson Breast Cancer Assistance Program (BCAP)	Sisters Network Inc	Rolling	Up to $350
Foundation	Sisters in Cinema Documentary Fellowship	Sisters in Cinema NFP	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wayne F. Placek Grants	American Psychological Foundation	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Katie Cannon Scholarship Grant	Presbyterian Mission Agency	Rolling	Up to $3K

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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.

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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