Grants for Minorities

Last updated October 24, 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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Community Grants Korean-American Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~August · Up to $100K KACF invests in programs that strengthen the economic security of low-income Korean Americans. This is a multi-year grant for 3 years with the maximum annual grant amount of $100,000.	~August	Up to $100K
Underwriting for Racial Justice Lender Pilot Program Beneficial State Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Beneficial State Foundation launched a two-year pilot program composed of 20 diverse lenders focused on dismantling racially-inequitable underwriting practices in the financial industry and increasing capital access and wealth for people…	Not published	Varies
CHEST and APCCMPD Medical Educator Diversity Scholar Fellowship Award Grant Association of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Program Directors · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The APCCMPD and CHEST Medical Educator Scholar Diversity Fellowship Award, established in 2023, aims to enhance diversity in medical education within pulmonary and critical care medicine.	Not published	Up to $35K
Tzedek Fund (Jews of Color) Colen Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A Jews of Color (JOC) affinity space and Federation giving circle that brings together JOC organizational professionals and lay leaders to collaboratively allocate funds.	Not published	Varies
Talati Family Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Talati Family Scholarship Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, aims to support students of color pursuing higher education.	Not published	Up to $3K
Montgomery County Scholars Program Grant United Negro College Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Montgomery County Scholars Program, established by the Municipality of Montgomery County, Ohio and the United Negro College Fund, offers need-based scholarships to residents pursuing higher education at accredited colleges or…	Not published	Up to $3K
Central Minnesota Arts Board- Arts Access Grant Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Central Minnesota Arts Board (CMAB) offers the Arts Access Grant to enhance access to arts for underserved audiences in Region 7W.	Not published	Up to $5K
Established Conservationist Grant Program Conservation Nation · Foundation Not published · Varies Conservation Nation provides grants for global, wildlife-saving work being done by mid-career conservationists from underrepresented groups.	Not published	Varies
Marsh Minority Scholarship Grant Amarillo Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marsh Minority Scholarship, offered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, supports Hispanic and African American students enrolled at West Texas A&M University.	Not published	Varies
WMU Department of History: History Fellowship Award Grant Western Michigan University · Foundation Not published · $1K The WMU Department of History offers a renewable $1,000 History Fellowship Award for newly admitted full-time freshman students majoring in history or related fields.	Not published	$1K
Berks County Tennis Fund Grant Berks County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Berks County Tennis Fund Grant aims to promote the sport of tennis in Berks County by supporting community programs that enhance accessibility and participation.	Not published	Varies
Scholarships and Pathways in Neuroscience Partnership Grant Cedars Sinai Medical Care Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Scholarships and Pathways in Neuroscience Partnership at Cedars-Sinai aims to enhance diversity in neuroscience by providing underrepresented students hands-on experience in a leading medical facility.	Not published	Up to $10K
River Rock Shared Future Fund Grant Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K Founded in 1983, the Maine Community Foundation brings people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, personalized service, local expertise and strong investments.	Not published	Up to $15K
ITSMF EMERGE Mentorship Program Information Technology Senior Management Forum · Foundation Not published · Varies The EMERGE Mentorship Program pairs experienced technology professionals with Black female students pursuing degrees in technology fields. Launched as a pilot in 2019 and expanded through a $500,000 grant from Reboot Representation in 2020.	Not published	Varies
Joyce Foundation: Education & Economic Mobility Grants The Joyce Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joyce Foundation's Education & Economic Mobility Grants aim to close income and race disparities in college and career success.	Not published	Varies
Encantado Foundation Impact Grant The Encantado Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $200K The Encantado Foundation Impact Grant aims to enhance the development of hire-ready candidates in STEM fields across Northern and Central New Mexico.	Not published	$50K – $200K
African American Foundation of Bartholomew County Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To enhance the quality of life for the African American community, and therefore the broader community.	Not published	Varies
Parsec Financial CFP Certification Diversity Scholarship Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K Established in 2021 by Parsec Financial as extension of firm's fundamental values of giving back to communities it serves.	Not published	$5K – $10K
African-American Community Foundation - Idotha Bootsie Neal Scholarship Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The African-American Community Foundation - Idotha Bootsie Neal Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors from Dayton Public Schools accepted to Central State University.	Not published	Up to $1K
Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience Grant The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K The Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (SURFiN) by the Simons Foundation aims to engage undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds in neuroscience research.	Not published	Up to $12K
Winchester Education Foundation Black History Month Award Winchester Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This award is specified to acknowledge students of African American heritage and invest in their future with the support of local donors who share this mission.	Not published	Varies
Kids on Courts Grant The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation’s Kids on Courts Grant aims to grow the game of tennis by supporting community-based organizations and schools in developing impactful tennis programs.	Not published	Varies
Delta Scholarship Grant Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Delta Scholarship aims to support college-bound minority students in San Diego County who are dedicated to pursuing higher education.	Not published	Up to $40K
Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241 · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K	Not published	Up to $5K

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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 24, 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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