Grants for Minorities

Last updated October 25, 2026

Grantable tracks 709 active grants for minorities in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 6 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 381 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 709; from 510 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $3,500–$50K
Total listed funding: $62.4M; across 381 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 6; 27 with a published date

On this page: State Foundation · Updated daily

Find the grants for minorities matched to your org

Free, no account to start — Grantable's AI ranks all 707 on mission, geography, and award size in a few minutes.

Start finding grants

Sort

Type

State

Amount

Eligibility

Include closed grants

Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Ambassadorship Call for Proposal Grant Interledger Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Interledger Foundation is inviting proposals for its Ambassadorship program, aimed at enhancing the adoption of the Interledger Protocol (ILP) among historically marginalized communities.	Not published	Up to $30K
J17 Scholarship Fund City of Refuge · Foundation Not published · Varies The J17 Scholarship Fund is an Educational Expense Assistance Fund run by City of Refuge (Atlanta) that provides financial assistance to minority students choosing to attend college, university, or technical school upon high-school…	Not published	Varies
Sara Jackson Graduate Student Award Grant Western History Association · Foundation Not published · $500 The Sara Jackson Graduate Student Award, provided by the Western History Association, recognizes the commitment to diversity in academic research by offering a $500 grant for graduate students (M.A. or Ph.D.) focused on the North American…	Not published	$500
Encantado Foundation Community-Based Grant The Encantado Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Encantado Foundation Community-Based Grant aims to empower underrepresented communities in STEM fields by providing funding opportunities of up to $5,000 for nonprofit organizations in Central and Northern New Mexico.	Not published	Up to $5K
Grants Accelerator Program (GAP) World Arts West · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K Addresses historical inequities in private philanthropy and government funding sector. Provides tailored grant writing support to cultural dance companies.	Not published	$5K – $50K
City of Chicago's UNCF Workplace Campaign Scholarship Grant United Negro College Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K City of Chicago's UNCF Workplace Campaign Scholarship The City of Chicago's UNCF Workplace Campaign Scholarship will provide a one-time, merit-based scholarship of $5,000 for students of any classification who have a parent or guardian…	Not published	$5K
Minority Digestive Health Care Award American College of Gastroenterology · Foundation Not published · Varies An ACG achievement award that recognizes an ACG member or fellow whose work in clinical investigation or clinical practice has improved the digestive health of minorities or other underserved populations of the United States.	Not published	Varies
Mary L. Fenker Scholarship Grant Erie County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mary L. Fenker Scholarship, established in memory of a dedicated educator, supports graduating seniors from Erie County, Ohio, pursuing undergraduate degrees.	Not published	Varies
Culture and the Arts – Historic Preservation Fund - Underrepresented Communities Grants National Park Service · State Not published · $1.5M – $10M Supports surveying, documenting, and nominating historic sites associated with communities currently underrepresented in the National Register of Historic Places Funded projects must result in at least one new or amended nomination to the…	Not published	$1.5M – $10M
Black Philanthropy Initiative Grants Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Through strategic grantmaking, the funds of ACF's Black Philanthropy Initiative support nonprofit organizations that serve African Americans.	Not published	Varies
Student Freedom Loan Agreement (SFLA) Student Freedom Initiative Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K – $40K A private education loan designed as an income-contingent funding option for STEM majors at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).	Not published	$20K – $40K
LEAH Knox Scholars Program - NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) Health Resources in Action Inc · Foundation Not published · $1.3M Expand LEAH STEM education program to provide opportunities for high school students to pursue careers as leaders in biomedical research.	Not published	$1.3M
Arts Equity Grant Lexarts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies GRANTS and SERVICES TO PROMOTE EQUITY IN THE ARTS LexArts seeks partnerships with new and diverse artists and organizations. Funding is available for projects that engage diverse artists and audiences.	Not published	Varies
Johnny Ritchey Scholarship Program California Masonic Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K A scholarship program honoring trailblazing baseball player Johnny Ritchey, who broke the color barrier in the Pacific Coast League in 1948.	Not published	$3K – $10K
African-American Community Foundation - Deloris L. Winslow Scholarship for Community Excellence Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The African-American Community Foundation's Deloris L. Winslow Scholarship for Community Excellence, established in 2013 by The Dayton Foundation, supports minority students from Clark and Montgomery Counties pursuing degrees in social…	Not published	Varies
GEM Fellowship Program National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering & Science · Foundation Not published · $8K – $16K The National Consortium for Graduate Degrees (GEM) Fellowship is a major fellowship program supporting high-performing graduate students pursuing master's and doctoral degrees in STEM fields.	Not published	$8K – $16K
Fund for a Just and Equitable Morris County Grant Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of New Jersey considers regularly how we as an organization and civic community leader can effect lasting change that leads to greater equity.	Not published	Varies
Texas Rural African-American Heritage Grants Program Preservation Texas Inc · Foundation Not published · $35K – $75K The largest African-American-focused historic preservation grants program in Texas history, designed to support endangered Rural African-American Heritage sites, particularly Freedom Colonies and their institutional buildings.	Not published	$35K – $75K
JDF: FIRST Robotics Competition Grant John Deere Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The John Deere FIRST Robotics Competition grant aims to enhance diversity and inclusion in STEM by supporting teams in underserved communities. Teams must apply for funding before registration and meet specific eligibility criteria.	Not published	Varies
Japanese American Community Foundation Grants Ja Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $50K The Japanese American Community Foundation Grants support programs for the Japanese American and broader Asian American communities.	Not published	$3K – $50K
Janesville Multicultural Teacher Scholarship (JMTS) – High School Students Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Janesville Multicultural Teacher Scholarship (JMTS) is a renewable scholarship aimed at high school students from multicultural backgrounds pursuing a career in education.	Not published	Varies
Joseph T. and Naomi Bivens Scholarship Fund Grant Manatee Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joseph T. and Naomi Bivens Scholarship Fund, established by the Manatee Community Foundation, offers scholarships to minority students from underserved communities in Manatee County.	Not published	Varies
Black United Fund (BUF-OR) Sponsorship Grant Black United Fund of Oregon · Foundation Not published · $250 – $2K The Black United Fund of Oregon (BUF-OR) offers sponsorships to grassroots nonprofit organizations focused on BIPOC communities. Applications are accepted year-round, with specific deadlines for events throughout the year.	Not published	$250 – $2K
Jackson Family Phoenix Fund Scholarship Grant Central Alabama Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jackson Family Phoenix Fund Scholarship, established by the Central Alabama Community Foundation, aims to support graduates from Montgomery and Lowndes County public high schools.	Not published	Varies

Showing 217–240 of 707

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for minorities award?

Of the 709 grants for minorities Grantable lists as of October 25, 2026, 381 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $3,500 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 active listings, the leading 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, 510 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for minorities due?

Of 709 grants listed, 6 accept applications on a rolling basis, 27 have a published upcoming deadline, 185 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 491 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 41% 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.

Get a shortlist of grants for minorities built for your organization

Tell Grantable's AI about your nonprofit and it ranks these grants on mission, geography, and award fit — then emails you a personalized shortlist with the reasoning for each. Free, no account to start.

Find my grants — emailed to me

Your AI grants department