Grants for Minorities

Last updated October 25, 2026

Grantable tracks 709 active grants for minorities in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Grant Harvard University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program at Harvard College fosters a supportive research community for undergraduate scholars in the humanities and social sciences.	Not published	Varies
The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: Training Scholarships Grant American Theatre Wing Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: Training Scholarships supports public middle and high school students from historically marginalized populations, providing funding for summer study and after-school training programs in theatre.	Not published	Varies
Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship Grant National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People · Foundation Not published · $2K The Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship is one of many funding opportunities available to students through NAACP's Inspire Initiatives. We offer scholarships to outstanding and qualified students pursuing undergraduate degrees.	Not published	$2K
Minority Dissertation Fellowship Program in Education Research Grant American Educational Research Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research aims to enhance diversity in education research by supporting doctoral dissertation projects from advanced graduate students belonging to historically underrepresented racial…	Not published	Up to $25K
Ignite Golden Tickets Lab Central Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding opportunities for startup founders facing barriers in biotech. Sponsor-funded residency and support program.	Not published	Varies
Wealth Builders for Everyone Down Payment Assistance Program Southern Bancorp Capital Partners · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K A down payment assistance program designed to help remove barriers from the home buying process for minority and low-to-moderate income (LMI) individuals and families.	Not published	Up to $12K
GP2 Underrepresented Populations PhD Program Grant The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research · Foundation Not published · Varies The GP2 Underrepresented Populations PhD Program invites supervisors from underrepresented groups in Parkinson's disease research to apply for funding for a trainee pursuing a PhD in genetics or related fields.	Not published	Varies
St. Katharine Drexel Grant Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support charitable initiatives, likely focused on education and service to marginalized communities (in keeping with St. Katharine Drexel's mission)	Not published	Varies
Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman Dental School Scholarship Dental Trade Alliance Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The DTA Foundation in partnership with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) established this scholarship initiative to provide scholarships to underrepresented minorities looking to start their dental education.	Not published	Varies
Dean B. Albritton Memorial Scholarship Grant Central Alabama Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dean B. Albritton Memorial Scholarship, established by the Central Alabama Community Foundation, honors the legacy of Dean B. Albritton, emphasizing education as a path to empowerment.	Not published	Varies
Toward An Inclusive Architecture Scholarship Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Toward An Inclusive Architecture Scholarship Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, aims to empower Tennesseans of color by providing financial support for architectural education.	Not published	Varies
LeCount R. Davis, CFP® Endowed Scholarship Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Created to support the next generation of diverse CFP® professionals. Named after LeCount R. Davis, CFP®, celebrated as a pioneer in the profession.	Not published	Up to $5K
Lustgarten Foundation-AACR Career Development Award for Pancreatic Cancer Research, in Honor of John Robert Lewis Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Lustgarten Foundation-AACR Career Development Award for Pancreatic Cancer Research honors the legacy of Representative John Robert Lewis and aims to support the development of diverse talent in pancreatic cancer research.	Not published	Up to $300K
Rural Placemaking Grants C K Blandin Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $150K The Rural Placemaking Grants by the Blandin Foundation aim to enhance the quality of life in the most diverse and underserved rural communities.	Not published	$25K – $150K
KACF: Community Grant Korean-American Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) offers a community grant to support programs enhancing the economic security of low-income Korean Americans.	Not published	Up to $100K
Mai Kou Lee Scholarship Fund Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Honors the legacy and work of Mai Kou Lee, a beloved North High School graduate and staff member. Enables future North High School graduates to pursue post-secondary education.	Not published	Varies
Diversity Scholarship Program Education Foundation of the Ccim · Foundation Not published · Varies The CCIM Institute Foundation Diversity Scholarship is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusivity within the commercial real estate industry by providing financial support to individuals from underrepresented groups pursuing the CCIM…	Not published	Varies
Dr. K. B.(Krish) Deshpande and Vidya K. Deshpande Family Scholarship Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dr. K. B. (Krish) Deshpande and Vidya K. Deshpande Family Scholarship Fund, established by the Deshpande family, honors a legacy of educational commitment.	Not published	Varies
USF: Community Impact Grant USA Swimming Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The USF Community Impact Grant, established by USA Swimming and the USA Swimming Foundation, aims to enhance competitive opportunities in swimming clubs.	Not published	Up to $5K
The Edward M. Nagel Endowed Scholarship Grant United Negro College Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Edward M. Nagel Endowed Scholarship, provided by the United Negro College Fund, supports undergraduate students pursuing business-related studies.	Not published	Up to $5K
Stronger Together Fund Coalition of Asian American Leaders · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K CAAL Ignite aims to support Asian Minnesotan organizations who are supporting the most vulnerable segments of the community during the pandemic, with a focus on: The fund prioritizes support for vulnerable Asian Minnesotan community…	Not published	Up to $10K
Asian American Leaders in Mental Health Grant The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Asian American Leaders in Mental Health Scholarship, offered by The Denver Foundation, supports Asian American and Pacific Islander students pursuing careers in clinical mental health.	Not published	$500 – $1K
My Brother's Keeper Houston Scholarships Houston Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $400K – $1M The Houston Health Foundation, in partnership with the Houston Health Department's Bureau of Youth & Adolescent Health (BYAH) and the My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Program, awards scholarships to MBK-affiliated students to support higher…	Not published	$400K – $1M
American Society of Biomechanics: Up and Comer Award Grant The American Society of Biomechanics · Foundation Not published · $1K The American Society of Biomechanics' Up and Comer Award aims to support and mentor post-doctoral trainees and early career faculty from underrepresented groups in biomechanics.	Not published	$1K

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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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