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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Tim Roek Memorial Scholarship Forest Hills Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K	Not published	$3K
PrimaryOne Health Community Scholarship Grant Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K In 1943, during the darkness of World War II, a group of passionate citizens, led by Columbus businessman Harrison M. Sayre, envisioned a way to improve the well-being of the community and the quality of life in central Ohio.	Not published	Up to $40K
Trailblazers Leadership Program (TLP) Minnesota Private College Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies This fund supports educational programs and services benefiting communities in need. Yo The Trailblazers Leadership Program (TLP), a project of the Minnesota Private College Fund.	Not published	Varies
NPN COVID-19 Artist Relief Fund National Performance Network Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $50K Director of Local Programs: Stephanie Atkins	Not published	$2K – $50K
Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship for Diversity, Inclusion & Cultural Heritage The Book Arts Press Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A fellowship designed to support professionals in cultural heritage and library/archival fields, with emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the preservation and study of cultural materials.	Not published	Varies
Miscellaneous Supplemental Grant: General Request (OH) Ohio Commission on Minority Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Miscellaneous Supplemental Grant from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health aims to fund health-related activities that address minority health disparities.	Not published	Up to $25K
The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) Scholarships Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
WMU Department of Chemistry: Dr. Nagler Endowment for Chemistry Scholarship Grant Western Michigan University · Foundation Not published · Varies The WMU Department of Chemistry offers the Dr. Nagler Endowment for Chemistry Scholarship to support outstanding graduate students from historically underrepresented populations.	Not published	Varies
Hollingsworth Funds Grant Hollingsworth Funds Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K – $500K The Hollingsworth Funds Grant aims to support nonprofit organizations in Greenville County that work towards removing systemic barriers based on race, place, and socioeconomic status.	Not published	$15K – $500K
Lactation Support Provider Diversity Scholarships Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K	Not published	$8K
Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids Minority Scholarship Grant Grand Rapids Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids Minority Scholarship, funded by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, supports full-time undergraduate students of color from Kent County, Michigan.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Leadership Institute Center for American Progress Action Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies All chosen participants must be able to attend all Leadership Institute sessions.	Not published	Varies
Community College STEM Scholarships Grant Virginia Space Grant Consortium · Foundation Not published · $2K The Community College STEM Scholarships, provided by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium, offer $2,000 to support full-time students in STEM fields at Virginia community colleges.	Not published	$2K
Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Fund The Mt Baker Community Club · Foundation Not published · Varies The Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Fund was started in 1985 by a small group of neighbors in Seattle's Mount Baker community to help deserving students achieve the dream of a higher education and to honor the work and dreams of Dr.…	Not published	Varies
Bank of America Minority Student Scholarship Grant Listed by Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc., strengthens our communities by leading philanthropy and solutions through our direct work in partnership with…	Not published	Varies
ABC Dr. Richard Allen Williams Scholarship (Medical Students) Association of Black Cardiologists Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Association of Black Cardiologists' Dr. Richard Allen Williams Scholarship (ABC's first-ever scholarship, since 1984) supports medical students committed to serving underserved communities who demonstrate a clear interest in…	Not published	Varies
LCRF Minority Career Development Award (CDA) in Lung Cancer Lung Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual career development award supporting minority investigators in lung cancer research.	Not published	Varies
Reconnecting Youth to Economic and Education Opportunities Grant Kate B Reynolds Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Reconnecting Youth to Economic and Education Opportunities initiative aims to combat youth disconnection in Forsyth County, where 14% of individuals aged 16-24 are disengaged from education and employment.	Not published	Varies
Hackett Family Scholarship Grant Grand Rapids Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that connects people, passion and resources. With our partners, the Community Foundation uses the tools of philanthropy to find solutions to pressing issues.	Not published	Varies
William E. Collins Clerkships Dallas Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Expose students to inner workings of the justice system and inspire pursuit of highest aspirations in legal career	Not published	Varies
ABOUT LOVE Scholarship Grant Bennett College · Foundation Not published · Varies The ABOUT LOVE Scholarship at Bennett College supports students pursuing degrees in creative fields, history, and communications. It aims to empower women of color through accessible education.	Not published	Varies
Educational Program with Ricardo Pablo Pedro US Mexico Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Mentorship and inspirational program bringing the story and spirit of perseverance of Ricardo Pablo Pedro to young people from low-income and vulnerable communities.	Not published	Varies
ACM SIGHPC Computational & Data Science Fellowships Grant Association for Computing Machinery Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K – $80K The ACM SIGHPC Computational & Data Science Fellowships aim to enhance diversity in graduate programs by supporting women and underrepresented racial/ethnic groups in computational and data sciences.	Not published	$20K – $80K
IFSA Minority Serving Institution Grant Institute for Study Abroad Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K	Not published	$2K

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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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