Grants for Minorities

Last updated October 25, 2026

Grantable tracks 709 active grants for minorities in its free grants database, drawn from federal 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

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HI AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service · Foundation Not published · Varies The HI AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants aim to enhance community service through AmeriCorps members by supporting organizations that address pressing social issues.	Not published	Varies
Faulconer Scholarship Grant East Texas Communities Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Faulconer Scholarship, administered by the East Texas Communities Foundation, supports minority students from Smith County's Tyler Independent School District who are graduating seniors.	Not published	$5K
CCPU Training Fund Tuition Assistance SEIU Education and Support Fund · Foundation Not published · $5K The Tuition Assistance Fund supports family child care providers in reaching their professional development goals related to higher education and their work as family childcare providers.	Not published	$5K
SEG Gives Foundation: Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity Grant Southeastern Grocers, Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The SEG Gives Foundation Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity Grant supports local non-profit organizations focused on addressing racial disparities in health care, education, and food insecurity.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Hispanic Heritage Month Award Winchester Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This award is specified to invest in the future of students of Hispanic heritage, made available by local donors.	Not published	Varies
Illinois Works Pre-apprenticeship Program (IL) Grant Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · $150K – $550K The Illinois Works Pre-apprenticeship Program aims to expand opportunities in the construction industry for underrepresented populations, including women, veterans, and people of color.	Not published	$150K – $550K
ME Humanities: Mini Grants Maine Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Maine Humanities Council Mini Grants program provides funding of up to $2,000 to nonprofit organizations in Maine for humanities projects that foster community engagement and outreach.	Not published	Up to $2K
Health Access Fund National Equal Justice Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports efforts to eliminate barriers to affordable preventive health care.	Not published	Varies
Arnold Shultz Fund Grant The Ibma Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arnold Shultz Fund, established by the IBMA Foundation, aims to enhance diversity in bluegrass music by providing $30,000 annually in grants.	Not published	Varies
Maps Community Foundation Scholarships Marion and Polk Schools Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $500 – $4K Awards recognize students who demonstrate: Supports post-secondary education (college, university, technical training). Foundation's mission focuses on three impact areas: Education, Economic Empowerment, and Vibrant Communities.	Not published	$500 – $4K
The Little Venue That Could Grant Program Indiespace Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K	Not published	$10K – $20K
Sergievsky Award Grant American Epilepsy Society · Foundation Not published · $75K – $150K The Sergievsky Award for Epilepsy Health Equity and Diversity promotes research careers for underrepresented populations in the U.S. biomedical field. Offering $75,000 annually for two years, it supports initiatives in epilepsy research.	Not published	$75K – $150K
Meet Me at the Park - Play Space Grants National Recreation and Park Association · Foundation Not published · $30K This grant program supports park and recreation agencies in creating new opportunities for play and physical activity for kids and families in underserved communities.	Not published	$30K
Educational Funding Opportunity: Expanding education on skin lightening products (U01) Clinical Trials Not Allowed Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · $250K The purpose of the funding opportunity is to expand and advance FDA's Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) work with stakeholders and partners for education, outreach, and public awareness activities on the use of and…	Forecast	$250K
Carlessia Hussein Minority Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Howard County Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Carlessia Hussein Minority Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Howard County, provides financial support to African American, Latino, or Native American males enrolled in Howard County public middle schools.	Not published	Up to $25K
Minnesota Innovations in Perinatal Health Grant Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K Applicants are encouraged to submit an optional, non-binding Letter of Intent (indicated above as Letter of Inquiry).Proposals will still be considered even if an applicant does not submit a Letter of Intent.	Not published	$10K – $40K
Green Jobs Council NJ BRIDGE Initiative Grant United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local Union 474 Wharf · Foundation Not published · $5M A $5 million state grant from the Green Jobs Council to support innovative approaches to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive green workforce in New Jersey.	Not published	$5M
Community Cultural Connections (CCC) Grants Artsbuild · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Community Cultural Connections grants began in 2012 in response to Chattanooga's city-wide cultural plan Imagine Chattanooga 20/20.	Not published	Up to $2K
Ignite Fellowship Earthwatch Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An immersive, experiential learning opportunity for high school students from underserved schools and communities designed to inspire passion for STEM.	Not published	Varies
LEAD Internship Program The Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education Group · Foundation Not published · Varies LEAD connects college students to paid, 10-week summer placements at foundations, nonprofits, and mission-driven companies across Chicagoland.	Not published	Varies
Lacrosse Opportunities Grant Maryland State Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Lacrosse Opportunities Grant by the Maryland State Department of Education aims to enhance participation in lacrosse among minority students under 18.	Not published	Up to $40K
Youth Support Services Competitive Grant Program Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Support Services Competitive Grant Program, funded by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, aims to empower low-income communities by providing essential support services.	Not published	Varies
Act Six College Scholarship Program Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A full-need, full-tuition college scholarship program for high school students in Urban Ventures' service area in South Minneapolis.	Not published	Varies
Creative Recovery LA Community Partners · Foundation Not published · $26M To support COVID-19 recovery in nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and the creative economy, one of the hardest-hit sectors during the pandemic	Not published	$26M

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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.

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