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	Sisters Helping Sisters Grant Program	Sisters Network Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Virgil Abloh™ "Post-Modern" Scholarship Fund Grant	Fashion Scholarship Fund	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Racial Equity Funding Opportunity	New Schools Fund	Rolling	$150K
Foundation	Black Voices Nomination Grant	Black Voices for Black Justice Fund	Rolling	$20K – $50K
Foundation	SMOFI Mentorship Program	Detroit Omega Foundation Incorporated	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Visionary Leadership Fund Grant	Valentine Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Hilliard P. and Helen P. Jenkins Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of South	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Shirley Ann Mesher Scholarship Grant	Central Alabama Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Reverend Pinckney Scholarship Program	Coastal Community Foundation of South	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	2026 Bar Review Scholarship	Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sisters in Cinema Filmmaker Sustainability Grant	Sisters in Cinema NFP	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Raleigh Alumnae Delta Scholarship Endowment for Non-traditional Students Grant	North Carolina Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	White Rose Foundation Community Grant	The Denver Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Sustain Fund Grant	Global Fund for Women Inc	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Inez Y. Kaiser GKC-PRSA Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant	Greater Kansas City Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Summer Fellowship	Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Nick Mirkopoulos Scholarship	Northeastern Illinois University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	OneFuture Coachella Valley Scholarships	OneFuture Coachella Valley	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rachel’s Network Catalyst Award - Organizational Grant	Rachel's Network Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Dr. Diana Slaughter Kotzin and Mr. Joseph G. Kotzin Fund Grant	American Psychological Foundation	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Inez Peppers Lovett and Charlie Ellington Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation for Palm Beach And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	EmpowerMENt Fund Grant	Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Many Voices Fellowships Grant	Playwrights' Center	Rolling	$56K
Foundation	The Ashley Bryan Fellowships Grant	Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance	Rolling	Varies

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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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