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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Route to Parks Parks California · Foundation Not published · $340K A transportation grant program in its third year (as of 2022) that addresses equitable access to parks for under-resourced communities.	Not published	$340K
Duane Roberts Scholarship Grant Kalamazoo Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Duane Roberts Scholarship was established in memory of Duane Roberts, a Kalamazoo Public Schools graduate, community activist, and KPS Board of Education member, to provide scholarship support to KPS minority students.	Not published	Varies
AccessLex: Diversity Pathway Intervention Grant Program Accesslex Institute · Foundation Not published · $200K – $300K The AccessLex Diversity Pathway Intervention Grant Program aims to support initiatives that facilitate the entry of college students from historically underrepresented groups into law school.	Not published	$200K – $300K
Anna May Family Foundation Grant Anna May Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · US $1,000 - US $10,000 The Anna May Family Foundation, established in 1999, aims to support organizations in southern Oregon that assist economically disadvantaged individuals, particularly focusing on children, women, elders, and minorities.	Not published	US $1,000 - US $10,000
Jack and Jill - Jacqueline Moore Bowles Scholarship Grant United Negro College Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Jack and Jill - Jacqueline Moore Bowles Scholarship The Jack and Jill of America Foundation is committed to the positive development of youth and future leaders.	Not published	Up to $3K
Diversity Advancement Scholarship AIA ARIZONA The American Institute of Architects · Foundation Not published · Varies The Diversity Advancement Scholarship, administered by the Architects Foundation, has been awarded since 1970 to help support and advance students from underrepresented backgrounds in architecture.	Not published	Varies
Pathways to Prosperity - Bridge to Career Pathways Competitive Grant Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The Pathways to Prosperity Bridge to Career Pathways Competitive Grant aims to assist adults facing multiple barriers to employment by providing navigation services, wraparound support, and training that leads to industry-recognized…	Not published	Up to $400K
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Fund Grant Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Fund Grant, provided by the Maine Community Foundation, supports organizations led by and serving Black, Indigenous, and other people of color.	Not published	Up to $10K
Brown & Caldwell – Dave Caldwell Scholarships Grant American Water Works Association · Foundation Not published · $5K The Dave Caldwell Scholarship, sponsored by the American Water Works Association, offers a $5,000 award to exceptional undergraduate or graduate students pursuing engineering degrees in the drinking water field.	Not published	$5K
Vibrant & Equitable Communities Grant The McKnight Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Vibrant & Equitable Communities Grant by The McKnight Foundation aims to foster shared prosperity in Minnesota through strategies like economic mobility, community wealth building, fair housing, and democratic participation.	Not published	Varies
Sadie Banks Brown Memorial Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is an independent, public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of local civic leaders to gather permanent funds to support our area.	Not published	Varies
Early Career Research Programs: POST Program Grant Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Early Career Research Programs: POST Program Grant aims to attract and retain promising early career scientists in pediatric oncology research.	Not published	Up to $5K
Research Supplement to Promote Diversity in Science American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To enable current AHA awardees to identify and serve as mentors for predoctoral and postdoctoral fellows from underrepresented groups in science and medicine: An eligible AHA-funded investigator identifies an eligible fellow to mentor.	Not published	Varies
Rapid Response: Reinvesting in Racial and Indigenous Health Equity Research Grant The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $200K The Rapid Response: Reinvesting in Racial and Indigenous Health Equity Research Grant aims to support critical health equity research that has faced funding interruptions.	Not published	$50K – $200K
The Field Foundation Of Illinois: Journalism & Storytelling Grant Field Foundation of Illinois · Foundation Not published · $15K – $50K The Field Foundation of Illinois focuses on funding organizations that address systemic issues in under-resourced communities, particularly prioritizing BIPOC-led initiatives.	Not published	$15K – $50K
Joyce Foundation: Culture Program Grants The Joyce Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joyce Foundation's Culture Program aims to enhance racial equity and economic mobility in the Great Lakes region by supporting underrepresented artists and organizations.	Not published	Varies
IHA Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Scholarship Program Iroquois Healthcare Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $9K Scholarship fund designed to support low-income and/or diverse healthcare workers pursuing education and certifications in critical healthcare professions.	Not published	$2K – $9K
Robert L. Wesley Award Grant Skidmore Owings & Merrill Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Robert L. Wesley Award, established by the SOM Foundation in 2020, honors BIPOC undergraduate students in architecture and related fields.	Not published	$10K
Fellows-to-Faculty Award Grant The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $820K The Fellows-to-Faculty Award by the Simons Foundation supports early career scientists from underrepresented backgrounds as they transition into tenure-track faculty positions.	Not published	Up to $820K
Con Alma Annual Grant Con Alma Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Con Alma Annual Grant offers funding to nonprofits in New Mexico focused on improving health equity and access to healthcare for underserved populations.	Not published	Up to $30K
Bishop Henry L. Barnwell Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Grant Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Bishop Henry L. Barnwell Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The next deadline for this grant is Fri, 01 May 2026.	Not published	Varies
Focus Grants Community Foundation for SW Washington · Foundation Not published · $6K – $150K Place-based support to organizations disrupting the cycle of intergenerational poverty in southwest Washington. Community Foundation for Southwest Washington	Not published	$6K – $150K
Modeling the Future Challenge (MTFC) The Actuarial Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A national academic competition in which high school students learn real-world data analytics, mathematical modeling, and actuarial science by applying these skills to tackle contemporary societal challenges.	Not published	Varies
Sarasota County Bar Association Richard R. Garland Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Sarasota CO Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Sarasota County Bar Association Richard R. Garland Scholarship aims to support second-year law students from underrepresented backgrounds, providing them with opportunities in the Sarasota County legal community.	Not published	$10K

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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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