Grants for Minorities

Last updated October 25, 2026

Grantable tracks 709 active grants for minorities in its free grants database, drawn from federal 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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CCCC Scholars for the Dream Travel Award Grant Conference on College Composition and Communication · Foundation Not published · $1K The CCCC Scholars for the Dream Travel Award, sponsored by the Conference on College Composition and Communication, offers $1,000 travel awards to support scholarship among historically underrepresented groups, including Black, Latinx…	Not published	$1K
Abington Foundation Grant The Abington Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Abington Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations serving low-income populations in Cuyahoga County, focusing on education, economic independence, healthcare, and cultural activities.	Not published	Varies
Oregon College Savings Plan’s Diversity in Leadership Scholarship The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Together we transform generosity into exponential impact Our mission is to improve the lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy.	Not published	Varies
AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship Grant American Medical Association Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The AMA Foundation's Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship, offering $10,000 in tuition assistance, is designed for medical students approaching their final year.	Not published	$10K
Berkshire Inspired Educational Fund Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Berkshire Inspired Educational Fund, established by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, aims to assist BIPOC and economically disadvantaged students from Berkshire County, MA, facing emergency financial needs.	Not published	Varies
Health Equity Innovation Award: Enhance Equity Funding Opportunity (U01) Clinical Trials Not Allowed Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · $1M The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to fund innovative research that will strengthen and advance minority health and health equity objectives.	Forecast	$1M
Steven M. Horvath Travel Award American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Must sign in with ACSM Member ID to access applications._ To educate and empower professionals to advance the science and practice of health and human performance.	Not published	Varies
Rapid Response Fund for Movement Building Grant The San Francisco Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K The Rapid Response Fund for Movement Building provides urgent financial support to grassroots organizations addressing social justice for low-income residents and people of color.	Not published	$3K – $20K
African-American Community Foundation - Professor E. Champ and Alma Warrick Memorial Scholarship Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The African-American Community Foundation offers the Professor E. Champ and Alma Warrick Memorial Scholarship to high school seniors from the Miami Valley planning to attend Wilberforce or Central State University with a focus on liberal…	Not published	Up to $1K
John E. and Ruth L. Fisher Scholarship Grant Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The John E. and Ruth L. Fisher Scholarship, provided by the Central Indiana Community Foundation, supports graduating seniors and past graduates of Noblesville High School under the age of 30.	Not published	Varies
Cox Charities Grant Cycle Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K Cox Charities invites Arizona nonprofits to apply for grants focused on Education, Diversity, and Environment/Sustainability.	Not published	$1K – $10K
UNCF STEM Scholars Program Grant United Negro College Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The UNCF STEM Scholars Program is an initiative designed to identify and provide scholarship and academic support for students who aspire to earn STEM degrees and to pursue careers in STEM fields, awarding 75 scholarships.	Not published	Up to $25K
Southeast Asian Economic Disparities Relief Competitive Grant Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The Southeast Asian Economic Disparities Relief Competitive Grant aims to alleviate economic disparities within Southeast Asian communities by funding workforce recruitment, development, job creation, and capacity-building initiatives.	Not published	Up to $400K
TRIALS (Training and Recruitment Initiative for Admission to Leading Law Schools) Advantage Testing Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Launched in 2009, TRIALS is widely regarded as the nation's most prestigious, full-scholarship pre-law program designed to prepare students of underrepresented perspectives for admission to leading law schools.	Not published	Varies
Collaborative Research Program (CRP) - Faculty Grant Arkansas Space Grant Consortium · Foundation Not published · Up to $90K The Collaborative Research Program (CRP) - Faculty, managed by the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium, offers seed funding for aerospace-related research.	Not published	Up to $90K
NASA Microplastics Research and Education Center (Minority University Research and Education Project Institutional Research Opportunity - MIRO) Alaska Pacific University Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5M Microplastics have been detected in almost every ecosystem globally and in subsistence foods and waterways in Alaska. The center aims to determine the extent and impact of microplastics on human, animal, and ecosystem health.	Not published	$5M
USF: HBCU Grant USA Swimming Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · US $5,000 - US $10,000 The USA Swimming Foundation's HBCU Grant program is a $1 million initiative aimed at enhancing swimming opportunities in communities served by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).	Not published	US $5,000 - US $10,000
MSA Interchange Invitee Award Mycological Society of America · Foundation Not published · Varies _The MSA Interchange Ambassador’s fund supports up to two MSA Interchange Invitees (members of diverse communities welcomed to MSA) annually._ The MSA Interchange Invitee awards are presented annually to exceptional scientists from…	Not published	Varies
FirstGen Forward - College Completion Grant Woodward Hines Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1.5M Nationally, first-generation students have a completion rate of 24% compared to 59% for continuing-generation students.	Not published	$1.5M
Make Golf Your Thing Grant Program Usaga · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Marc Chary Scholarship Program Grant Community Foundation of the Lowcountry · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marc Chary Scholarship Program, established in 2025 by Mr. Marc Chary, aims to support African American high school seniors from Southern Beaufort and Jasper Counties in South Carolina.	Not published	Varies
Erie County Emergency Medical Services Scholarship Grant Erie Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Erie County Emergency Medical Services Scholarship supports residents pursuing careers in emergency medical services.	Not published	Varies
MSI Graduate Awards Program Southeastern Universities Research · Foundation Not published · Varies Support graduate students, with focus on Minority Serving Institutions (MSI).	Not published	Varies
Resource Management Service, LLC and SAF Scholarship Society of American Foresters · Foundation Not published · Varies Promote the forestry profession for future generations. Joint sponsorship between Resource Management Service, LLC and SAF.	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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