Grants for Minorities provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Earl Woods Scholarship Program Overview: A scholarship and mentoring program for college students from low-income, underserved areas, with a focus on first-generation college students pursuing STEM…
Early Career Research Programs: POST Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary The…
EDSA Diversity Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Landscape Architecture Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The EDSA Diversity Scholarships support…
Education Forward Arizona Scholarship Geographic Scope: Arizona Award Amount: Up to $6,000 per year, renewable for four years Eligibility: - Arizona high school seniors - Students from low-income…
Educational Equity Mini-Grants Status: Completed (distributed 2022) Geographic Scope: Vermont schools and school districts statewide Funder: Vermont Community Foundation's VT COVID-19 Response Fund;…
Educational Program with Ricardo Pablo Pedro Overview: Mentorship and inspirational program bringing the story and spirit of perseverance of Ricardo Pablo Pedro to young people from low-income and…
Educator Diversity Funding Opportunity Funder: NewSchools Venture Fund (with financial support from Alice L. Walton and the Walton Family Foundation) Status: Closed - Funding round announced March…
Educator Scholarship Purpose: Support District 65 educators in obtaining additional education (licensures, endorsements) that builds greater capacity to serve District 65 students, with emphasis on…
Edward A. Bouchet Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Physical Society (APS) Amount: More than US $5,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Edward A. This…
Eileen Southern Travel Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Musicological Society Inc Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The Eileen Southern Travel Fund offers travel grants for minority…
EIP Diversity Scholarship Overview: The Environmental Integrity Project launched its "Diversity Scholarship" grant program in partnership with the University of Maryland's Francis King Carey School…
El-Hibri Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: El-Hibri Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The El-Hibri Foundation Grant focuses on advancing the inclusion of American Muslim…
Elsie H. Hillman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillman Family Foundations Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Elsie H. Hillman Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in…
Emergency Student Connectivity Fund Status: Active emergency response fund Geographic Scope: Minneapolis, Minnesota; serves Great MN Schools' portfolio of schools Background: Federal immigration…
Emerging Leaders of Color RFP Overview: A request for proposals from qualified agencies to develop curriculum for the Indiana Youth Worker Well-Being Project's Emerging Leaders of Color development…
Emerging Leaders Program Organization: Emgage Foundation Inc Overview: The Emerging Leaders Program seeks to mentor the next generation of Muslim American civic leaders by connecting them to and…
Emerging Tech Talent Scholarship Funder: Greater Washington Partnership Program Status: Active since 2021 Geographic Scope: Baltimore to Richmond region, including Maryland, Virginia, and Washington,…
emP.O.W.E.R.ing Innovation Fund Overview: Fact Forward's initiative to invest in organizations and businesses ready to move an idea forward. emP.O.W.E.R.ing Innovation is an arm of emP.O.W.E.R.ed SC:…
Encantado Foundation Community-Based Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Encantado Sandia Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Encantado Foundation Community-Based…
Encantado Foundation Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Encantado Sandia Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Encantado Foundation Impact Grant…