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

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Community Reconstruction Fund National Equal Justice Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports renovation and construction of office facilities and education on development alternatives.	Not published	Varies
Fund of The Providence Shelter Foundation Grants The Rhode Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Providence Shelter Foundation established two funds at the Rhode Island Foundation: a donor advised fund in 2014 through which the Shelter's Board of Managers recommends grants for the community, and an organization endowment in 2016…	Not published	Varies
Mourning Family Foundation Educational Scholarship Fund Mourning Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Educational Scholarship Fund was launched to ensure that no child seeking academic excellence and higher education is denied the opportunity due to lack of financial resources.	Not published	Varies
Surayria T. Hasan Scholarship Grant Beckley Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Surayria T. The next deadline for this grant is Tue, 05 Jan 2027. Beckley Area Foundation exists to inspire and facilitate generous charitable giving that advances our community.	Not published	Varies
Focused Funds Grants - Fall Deadline Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Focused Funds Grants aim to enhance community welfare through targeted funding in areas such as community improvement, education, health, social services, and support for special populations.	Not published	Up to $25K
Master's Degree Scholarship Program for Under-Represented Minority Students Grant Environmental Engineering and Science Foundation (EESF) · Foundation Not published · $3K The Master's Degree Scholarship Program for Under-Represented Minority Students, offered by the Environmental Engineering and Science Foundation, provides three scholarships of $2,500 each.	Not published	$3K
Kids in Motion Grant Program The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kids in Motion Grant Program by The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation aims to empower underserved children in Indian River County, Florida, through health, fitness, nutrition, and enrichment initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Core Research Grants - Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration Russell Sage Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Russell Sage Foundation's Core Research Grants program focuses on Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration, aiming to foster interdisciplinary research on the changing demographics of the U.S. population.	Not published	Varies
African-American Community Foundation - Paul R. and Frieda M. Miller Memorial Scholarship Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $750 The African-American Community Foundation - Paul R. and Frieda M. Miller Memorial Scholarship, managed by The Dayton Foundation, offers financial support to African-American high school seniors in Montgomery County planning to attend…	Not published	Up to $750
AIWA Scholarship Awards Armenian International Women's Associati · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Armenian International Women's Association (AIWA) awards scholarships to full-time female students of Armenian descent attending accredited colleges/universities worldwide, via one unified application that draws on many named endowed…	Not published	$1K – $10K
CIC/UPS Scholarship Program Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities · Foundation Not published · $33K Concordia University, Corban University, George Fox University, Lewis & Clark College, Linfield College, Linfield University, Northwest Christian University, Pacific University, Reed College, University of Portland, Warner Pacific…	Not published	$33K
Sports 4 Life Grants Womens Sports Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sports 4 Life Grants, co-founded by the Women’s Sports Foundation and ESPN, aim to promote the health and development of girls in underserved communities.	Not published	Varies
University of Illinois Research Apprentice Program (RAP) Scholarship Chicago Section of the Institute of Food · Foundation Not published · Varies CSIFT supports the Research Apprentice Program, a campus-based summer program designed to expose high school students—particularly those from ethnic minority and low socioeconomic backgrounds—to educational and professional opportunities…	Not published	Varies
Foot Locker Foundation, Inc-UNCF Scholarship Grant United Negro College Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Foot Locker Foundation, Inc-UNCF Scholarship Foot Locker Foundation, Inc. has partnered with UNCF to fund this scholarship program for students attending a UNCF member college or university during the 2026-2027 school year.	Not published	Up to $5K
Explore the River RFP - Santa Ana River Conservancy Program Grant State of California Coastal Conservancy · State Not published · Up to $75K The Santa Ana River Conservancy Program offers grants to enhance public access to the Santa Ana River and its tributaries, particularly for communities facing barriers.	Not published	Up to $75K
Deborah Wong Research & Publication Award Grant Society for Ethnomusicology · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Deborah Wong Research & Publication Award, offered by the Society for Ethnomusicology, aims to support scholars from marginalized groups in their research and publication projects within ethnomusicology.	Not published	Up to $2K
The LadyAID Scholarship Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The LadyAID Scholarship Fund, established by the GRAMMY Award-winning trio Lady A, supports students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).	Not published	Varies
AIA-APA Minority Summer Fellowship Archaeological Institute of America · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship for minority students to participate in summer classical studies programs, particularly intensive field programs in classical archaeology and classical studies.	Not published	Varies
Together Fund (Workforce) – We Rise Together The Chicago Community Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies RFP: Together Fund (Workforce) – We Rise Together We Rise Together: For an Equitable & Just Recovery is a coalition of public and private funders and communities accelerating equity in the Chicago region’s economic recovery so everyone who…	Not published	Varies
Trustees Scholarship Fund Urbanpromise Trenton Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K Financial support for young scholars to attend accredited 2 or 4-year colleges or reputable trade schools.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Minority-led Nonprofit Grants Community Foundation of Greenville Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This grant program is offered by the Community Foundation of Greenville to support minority-led nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Academic & Career Success Grant Travelers Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: If you have not received funding from Travelers in the past but believe your organization qualifies for funding according to our guidelines, please send an inquiry email to the appropriate contact.	Not published	Varies
ASCB COMPASS Outreach Grant The American Society for Cell Biology · Foundation Not published · $280 – $1K The COMPASS (Committee for Postdocs and Students) Outreach Grant program provides funding opportunities for ASCB members to conduct science outreach and education initiatives in their communities.	Not published	$280 – $1K
Medical Mentorship Program Hopa Mountain Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides undergraduate students and recent college graduates with mentorship, MCAT test prep support, and assistance with MD and DO applications to help students apply and be successful in medical school.	Not published	Varies

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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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