Grants for Minorities

Q: How much money do grants for minorities award?

Of the 719 grants for minorities Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 392 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $50K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Q: Which funders offer the most grants for minorities?

By number of open listings, the most active funders are United Negro College Fund Inc (21), The Dayton Foundation (14), American Water Works Association (6), Grand Rapids Community Foundation (6), and Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning (5). In all, 514 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

Q: When are grants for minorities due?

Of 719 grants listed, 6 accept applications on a rolling basis, 24 have a published upcoming deadline, 183 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 506 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 42% fall in October–December.

Q: What grants are available for minority-led nonprofits?

Funding supports racial equity, economic and educational opportunity, health, civic engagement, leadership development, and grassroots community building. Some funders provide flexible general operating support to organizations led by and serving communities of color, while others fund specific programs. Intermediaries like Borealis Philanthropy specialize in reaching smaller, grassroots, minority-led groups.

Q: Which foundations fund minority communities?

Long-standing funders of racial justice and equity include the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Ford Foundation, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the MacArthur Foundation, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Intermediaries such as Borealis Philanthropy regrant to BIPOC-led organizations, and collaborative funds like the Racial Equity in Philanthropy Fund channel multiple foundations' resources to the field.

Q: Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to apply?

Not always. Many funders require 501(c)(3) status, but a number of racial-equity intermediaries fund grassroots groups through fiscal sponsorship or other arrangements, recognizing that smaller minority-led organizations may not yet have their own tax-exempt status. Check each funder's eligibility criteria, since requirements and geographic focus differ.

Last updated October 4, 2026

Grantable tracks 719 active grants for minorities in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 8 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 392 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 719; from 514 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$50K
Total listed funding: $65.4M; across 392 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 6; 24 with a published date

On this page: Federal Foundation · Updated daily

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CIDQ Scholarship ACCESS Program (SAP) Council for Interior Design · Foundation ~October · Varies The Council for Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ) runs the Scholarship ACCESS Program (SAP) to reduce barriers and expand access to career opportunities for historically underrepresented minorities and underserved communities in the…	~October	Varies
Pay Your People Grant Indiespace Inc · Foundation ~November · $1K	~November	$1K
Communities of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund (CCNSF) The New York Urban League Inc · Foundation ~November · $35K – $45K A capacity-building grant program established by NYC Council in 2014 to support Black, Latino, and Asian-led community-based organizations (CBOs) throughout New York City's five boroughs. Funding Purpose - Capacity Building Support:	~November	$35K – $45K
STEM Scholarship Program United Way of South Hampton Roads · Foundation ~November · Up to $10K The African American Leadership Society (AALS) STEM Scholarship Program has established a pipeline of Black students from South Hampton Roads who major in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) at the university level.	~November	Up to $10K
Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Dec 4, 2026 · $8,000,000 total CREST Center awards provide support to enhance the research capabilities of Minority-serving institutions (MSIs) through the establishment of centers that effectively integrate education and research.	Dec 4, 2026	$8,000,000 total
Rossiter Family Scholarship on Behalf of William J. Rizzo, Jr. Boston Society of Civil Engineers · Foundation ~December · $1K – $12K	~December	$1K – $12K
The 1954 Project Luminary Award The Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education Group · Foundation ~December · $1M The 1954 Project is The CAFE Group's flagship initiative dedicated to fulfilling the promise of equitable education in the United States. Named for the 1954 Brown v.	~December	$1M
Catalyst Award Rachel's Network Inc · Foundation ~December · $1M The Catalyst Award recognizes and supports women environmental leaders of color who are advancing environmental justice, climate action, food sovereignty, energy equity, marine science, and other environmental solutions.	~December	$1M
Women & Girls of Color Fund The Women's Foundation of Colorado Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies A community-developed, community-led field-of-interest fund that partners with women-of-color-led organizations working to advance the economic security of Colorado women and girls of color.	~December	Varies
ILF Civic Fellowship Program International Leadership Foundation · Foundation ~January · Varies The International Leadership Foundation (ILF) identifies approximately 30 outstanding Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) college students annually to participate in an 8-10 week summer internship program in…	~January	Varies
Sam Stern Memorial Sabra Scholarship Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Federation · Foundation ~January · 2 weeks free camp tuition Camp Sabra is the middle school program of Camp Shelanu day camp featuring: Scholarship created in memory of Samantha Stern (1991-2022), who had an indelible impact on Camp Shelanu's creation and culture.	~January	2 weeks free camp tuition
The Annette Raphel Scholarship for Leadership and Diversity Belmont Day School Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies Raphel Scholars join a close-knit community with:	~January	Varies
Philadelphia Diverse Emerging Leaders (PhiDEL) Scholarship & Internship Program Pidc Financing Corporation · Foundation ~January · Up to $5K This program offers local students from various backgrounds and experiences both financial support and hands-on professional experience in real estate and economic development fields.	~January	Up to $5K
Doctoral Fellowship for Ph.D. and Th.D. Students The Fund for Theological Education Inc · Foundation ~February · Up to $35K FTE offers a one-year fellowship with financial support, mentorship, and community for under-resourced and underrepresented Ph.D. and Th.D. students who have completed the coursework stage.	~February	Up to $35K
Urban League of Portland Dickson Scott Scholarship Urban League of Portland Inc · Foundation ~February · $10K The Urban League of Portland Dickson Scott Scholarship honors Nella Mae Dickson, a longtime partner and supporter of the organization who dedicated her life to educating and empowering youth and young adults.	~February	$10K
10,000 Degrees Scholarship 10000 Degrees · Foundation ~March · Varies 10,000 Degrees is the leading, equity-focused scholarship provider and college success nonprofit in California.	~March	Varies
Believe in Me Scholarship Program Believe in ME · Foundation ~March · $3K – $10K Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria: Applicants must belong to at least one of the following categories:	~March	$3K – $10K
Afghan-American Community Organization (AACO) Scholarship Program Afghan-American Community Organization · Foundation ~April · $30K The eighth annual AACO Scholarship Program supports undergraduate, graduate, and vocational students committed to the betterment of the Afghan-American community and those engaged in aid work within the community.	~April	$30K
FinTech Innovation Scholarship Louis Hernandez JRS Foundation · Foundation ~May · Varies	~May	Varies
Dr. Emma Lerew Scholarship Louis Hernandez JRS Foundation · Foundation ~May · Varies	~May	Varies
Healthcare Scholarship Louis Hernandez JRS Foundation · Foundation ~May · Varies	~May	Varies
STEAM Scholarship Louis Hernandez JRS Foundation · Foundation ~May · Varies	~May	Varies
Community Grants Korean-American Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~August · Up to $100K KACF invests in programs that strengthen the economic security of low-income Korean Americans. This is a multi-year grant for 3 years with the maximum annual grant amount of $100,000.	~August	Up to $100K
Underwriting for Racial Justice Lender Pilot Program Beneficial State Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Beneficial State Foundation launched a two-year pilot program composed of 20 diverse lenders focused on dismantling racially-inequitable underwriting practices in the financial industry and increasing capital access and wealth for people…	Not published	Varies

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Grants for minorities by the numbers

How deadlines work

Rolling or ongoing: 6 <1%
Upcoming date published: 24 3%
Stated cycle, no date yet: 183 25%
No deadline published: 506 70%

When dated deadlines fall

Share of the 24 grants with a published date, by quarter.

33%

Jan–Mar

21%

Apr–Jun

Jul–Sep

42%

Oct–Dec

Funders with the most open grants for minorities

United Negro College Fund Inc 21 open
The Dayton Foundation 14 open
American Water Works Association 6 open
Grand Rapids Community Foundation 6 open
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning 5 open
Food and Drug Administration 5 open

514 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 719 active grants for minorities (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 4, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 5 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.

About grants for minorities

Grants for minority-led organizations and communities of color come from a growing field of racial-equity funders and national foundations. Major foundations including the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Ford Foundation, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation have long funded racial justice and equity work, and intermediaries like Borealis Philanthropy regrant to BIPOC-led and grassroots organizations. Collaborative vehicles such as the Racial Equity in Philanthropy Fund pool foundation resources to strengthen the nonprofit sector itself.

Grants for Minorities by state

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for minorities award?

Of the 719 grants for minorities Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 392 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $50K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for minorities?

By number of open listings, the most active funders are United Negro College Fund Inc (21), The Dayton Foundation (14), American Water Works Association (6), Grand Rapids Community Foundation (6), and Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning (5). In all, 514 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are grants for minorities due?

Of 719 grants listed, 6 accept applications on a rolling basis, 24 have a published upcoming deadline, 183 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 506 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 42% fall in October–December.

What grants are available for minority-led nonprofits?

Funding supports racial equity, economic and educational opportunity, health, civic engagement, leadership development, and grassroots community building. Some funders provide flexible general operating support to organizations led by and serving communities of color, while others fund specific programs. Intermediaries like Borealis Philanthropy specialize in reaching smaller, grassroots, minority-led groups.

Which foundations fund minority communities?

Long-standing funders of racial justice and equity include the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Ford Foundation, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the MacArthur Foundation, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Intermediaries such as Borealis Philanthropy regrant to BIPOC-led organizations, and collaborative funds like the Racial Equity in Philanthropy Fund channel multiple foundations' resources to the field.

Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to apply?

Not always. Many funders require 501(c)(3) status, but a number of racial-equity intermediaries fund grassroots groups through fiscal sponsorship or other arrangements, recognizing that smaller minority-led organizations may not yet have their own tax-exempt status. Check each funder's eligibility criteria, since requirements and geographic focus differ.

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