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.
Inez Peppers Lovett and Charlie Ellington Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Last Updated: January 11, 2026 Summary Overview…
Inez Y. Kaiser GKC-PRSA Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary Easily learn more…
ITSMF EMERGE Mentorship Program Organization: Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF) Overview: The EMERGE Mentorship Program pairs experienced technology professionals with Black…
ITSMF STEM Education Scholarship Organization: Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF) Overview: The ITSMF STEM Education Foundation nurtures the pipeline of future generations of…
Janisha R. Gabriel Movement Protection Fund (MPF) Overview: The Janisha R. Gabriel Movement Protection Fund moves resources rapidly and securely to protect frontline organizers facing immediate…
Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Library Association (ALA) Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: June 11, 2025 Summary The Jason Reynolds / Simon &…
John Kenney Jr., MD Lifetime Achievement Award and Lectureship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Academy of Dermatology Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The John Kenney…
John W. & Edna Wilson Mosley Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The John W. & Edna Wilson Mosley Scholarship…
John W. Work III Memorial Foundation Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Summary The John W. Work III Memorial…
Karen E. Jackson Breast Cancer Assistance Program (BCAP) Organization: Sisters Network® Inc. Established: 2006 Renamed: 2022 in honor of Karen E. Jackson, Founder/CEO, a 4-time, 31-year breast cancer…
Karen GJ Lewis Scholarship Award Purpose: Honor Karen GJ Lewis's immense contributions to labor, education, social justice and community engagement by promoting and encouraging the next generation of…
Katie Cannon Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Presbyterian Mission Agency Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: March 07, 2025 Summary The Katie Cannon Scholarship honors Rev. Dr. Katie…
Katie Dunn Rogers Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Katie Dunn Rogers Scholarship, administered by the North…
Louisiana's World Makers Awards Program Type: Unrestricted arts and culture grants for Louisiana artists and cultural workers Award Amount: $5,000 - $10,000 per individual award Total Awards: 32…
Many Voices Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Playwrights' Center Amount: US $56,000 Last Updated: October 21, 2025 Summary The Many Voices Fellowship supports early career Black and…
Overview _NOTE: To create the capacity our staff needs to operationalize these changes, the Foundation will implement transitional grant rounds in 2025. For 2025, organizations that applied for…
Maternal Health and Birth Equity Initiative Status: Active; pilot round of grantmaking launching spring 2025 Geographic Scope: Washington, D.C. and Prince George's County, Maryland Focus Areas: -…
Overview _Note: The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Letter of Inquiry deadline and the Application deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline._ Mildred Towle…
National Lincoln Institute Alumni Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Louisville Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary Overview Community…
NBCDI Policy Fellowship Program Overview: Fosters Black leaders committed to creating an equitable and just future for Black children and families. Program Launch: June 2019 Purpose: Elevates and…