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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L. Leona Burrell Memorial Scholarship Grant The Muskingum County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The L. Leona Burrell Memorial Scholarship, funded by the Muskingum County Community Foundation, aims to support minority high school graduates from Muskingum County pursuing two-year or four-year degree programs.	Not published	Varies
Creating Equitable Pathways to STEM Graduate Education: Planning Grant Alfred P Sloan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation's Creating Equitable Pathways to STEM Graduate Education initiative aims to foster partnerships between Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and graduate programs.	Not published	Up to $75K
TCF: Education & Youth Grants Triangle Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Our Education and Youth impact area works with nonprofits in the Triangle serving youth ages 5-24, with a focus on youth from low-income backgrounds, youth from low-performing and/or low-resourced schools, youth with disabilities, youth…	Not published	Varies
NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women’s Enhancement Graduate Scholarship Grant National Collegiate Athletic Association · Foundation Not published · $10K The NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women’s Enhancement Graduate Scholarship offers $10,000 each to 26 deserving ethnic minority and female graduates pursuing graduate programs in sports administration or related fields.	Not published	$10K
Scholarships to Enhance and Empower the Development of Scientists (SEEDS) Workshop Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The SEE-Diversity to Success Workshop, sponsored by the APA Minority Fellowship Program and others, aims to enhance the transition of diverse early-career neuroscientists into academic roles.	Not published	$2K
CIDQ Scholarship ACCESS Program (SAP) Council for Interior Design · Foundation Not published · Varies CIDQ encourages applications from individuals with:	Not published	Varies
ASTRO Medical Student Fellowship Award for Underrepresented Populations Grant American Society for Radiation Oncology · Foundation Not published · $6K The ASTRO Medical Student Fellowship Award for Underrepresented Populations aims to enhance diversity in radiation oncology by supporting medical students from underrepresented backgrounds.	Not published	$6K
Collaborative Research Program (CRP) - Student Grant Arkansas Space Grant Consortium · Foundation Not published · Up to $90K The Arkansas Space Grant Consortium invites applications for the Collaborative Research Program (CRP) aimed at fostering aerospace-related research.	Not published	Up to $90K
Jimmy A. Young Memorial Education Recognition Award American Association for Respiratory Care · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K	Not published	Up to $1K
APAF: Jeanne Spurlock, M.D. Minority Fellowship Achievement Award Grant American Psychiatric Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The APAF: Jeanne Spurlock, M.D. Minority Fellowship Achievement Award, established in 1999, acknowledges the significant contributions of former fellows of the Minority Fellowships to the psychiatry profession and the minority community.	Not published	Varies
CIC/UPS Scholarships The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges · Foundation Not published · $3K The CIC/UPS Scholarships Program provides educational funding to support underserved students at independent colleges and universities.	Not published	$3K
Jews of Color (JOC) Tzedek Fund (Giving Circle) The Morton L and Amy R Friedkin Supporting Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A JOC affinity space and Federation giving circle, now in its second year as of 2024.	Not published	Varies
AIDS United: Harm Reduction Futures Fund Grant AIDS United · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K The AIDS United Harm Reduction Futures Fund aims to combat the HIV epidemic by supporting organizations that provide syringe services and harm reduction programs.	Not published	$10K – $40K
ACTA Living Cultures Grants Program Alliance for California Traditional Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants from the Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA) supporting nonprofit organizations and groups practicing and preserving California's folk and traditional arts, with emphasis on low-income communities and communities of…	Not published	Varies
Long Island Unitarian Universalist Fund Grant The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $15K – $25K The Long Island Unitarian Universalist Fund Grant supports grassroots initiatives focused on education, racial equity, environmental justice, and immigrant rights.	Not published	$15K – $25K
ASME Graduate Teaching Fellowships Grant The Asme Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The ASME Graduate Teaching Fellowships support exceptional Ph.D. candidates in mechanical engineering and related fields, with a focus on promoting diversity, particularly among women and minorities.	Not published	$5K – $10K
AWWA Scholarship Program - J & L Presidential Scholarship American Water Works Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Water Works Association is the world’s largest organization of water supply professionals. AWWA and its members recognize the importance of investing in students as the future of the water industry.	Not published	Varies
Robert Couche Scholarship Grant North Georgia Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The scholarship was established in 1988 by Robert Couche to give scholarships to deserving Black high school graduates living in the Gainesville-Hall County area seeking higher education.	Not published	$2K
Walter Blackburn Scholarship Grant Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Walter Blackburn Scholarship, established by Alpha Blackburn in memory of her husband, supports Marion County residents pursuing degrees in design, architecture, fine arts, performing arts, or construction management.	Not published	Varies
Trail Blazers Foundation Fund – LIVE Greener Grant The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The Trail Blazers Foundation Fund – LIVE Greener Grant focuses on enhancing access to outdoor spaces for youth from historically underserved communities in Oregon and SW Washington.	Not published	$25K – $50K
Mid-Atlantic Environmental Justice Fund - Track I: EJ Organization Capacity Building Grant Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Mid-Atlantic Environmental Justice Fund aims to enhance community-based organizations' capacity for urban forestry through training and support.	Not published	Up to $100K
The John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Grant Weingart Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program, named after a civil rights leader, supports emerging movement leaders in Southern California.	Not published	Up to $25K
Jasiri L.K. Whipper Scholarship Endowment Grant Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Jasiri L.K. Whipper Scholarship Endowment, established by the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina in 2009, honors Jasiri Whipper by providing an annual scholarship for students attending historically black colleges or…	Not published	$1K
Mini-Grants for Artists ARTogether · Foundation Not published · Varies This grant program supports artists on current, ongoing projects. Funds may be used for art supplies, equipment, costumes, technical support, and other project-related expenses.	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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