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	SisterFund Grants	The Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Trailblazers Leadership Program (TLP)	Minnesota Private College Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) Scholarships	Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Reboot Representation Grant	Reboot Representation Tech Coalition	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Avel Louise Gordly Scholarship for Oregon Black Women Grant	Oregon Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Katie Dunn Rogers Scholarship Grant	North Carolina Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Solidarity Fund Grant	Global Fund for Women Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Aminah Robinson Writer/Scholar/Researcher Residency Grant	Greater Columbus Arts Council	Rolling	$15K
Foundation	Black Trans Women's Wellness Grant	Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	The Patricia Blue Williams Scholarship Grant	The R.O.S.E. Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	John W. & Edna Wilson Mosley Scholarship Grant	The Denver Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	African American Legacy Grants	The Chicago Community Trust	Rolling	$15K – $75K
Foundation	Thiru Family Trust Momemtum Maker Grant	Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Community Power Grantmaking Program	If Foundation	Rolling	Up to $75K
Foundation	General Hospital #2 Perpetual Trust Fund Grant	Greater Kansas City Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	The Pastor Russell “Rusty” J. Perkins Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant	The Community Foundation of Middle	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant	American Library Association (ALA)	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Audrey Davenport Scholarship Grant	North Georgia Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Solomon Carter Fuller Award Grant	American Psychiatric Association	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Alumni Association of Alabama State University Anniston/Calhoun Chapter (ASU Alumni) Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Executive Leadership Program	Independent Feature Project Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ITSMF STEM Education Scholarship	Information Technology	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Windsor Locks Greater Together Community Fund Grant	Hartford Foundation for Public Giving	Rolling	$250 – $5K
Foundation	Women & Girls of Color Fund: Front Range focus Grant	The Women's Foundation of Colorado Inc	Rolling	$10K – $20K

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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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