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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STEM Stars Actuarial Scholars Program The Actuarial Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship and mentorship program designed to break down barriers to entry into the actuarial profession for high school juniors and seniors from underserved backgrounds.	Not published	Varies
African-American Community Foundation - Wahid Abdullah Memorial Scholarship Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The African-American Community Foundation - Wahid Abdullah Memorial Scholarship, established in 1997 by Jim Bucher, honors the memory of Wahid Abdullah, a promising young scholar whose life was tragically cut short.	Not published	Up to $500
AWWA Scholarship Program - Dave Caldwell 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
Ulster County Community Grant Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) empowers individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to fulfill their philanthropic goals through the establishment of charitable funds…	Not published	$3K – $20K
Alumni Association of Alabama State University Anniston/Calhoun Chapter (ASU Alumni) Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alabama State University Anniston/Calhoun County Alumni Scholarship Fund aims to support African American graduating seniors from Calhoun County who plan to attend Alabama State University.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Program Oregon Medical Education Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K	Rolling	Up to $5K
Follow Along Program Community Connectors Grant Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $95K – $200K The Follow Along Program Community Connectors Grant, offered by the Minnesota Department of Health, aims to enhance enrollment and participation in the Follow Along Program by providing culturally and linguistically inclusive resources.	Not published	$95K – $200K
Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) (U54 - Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $22,000,000 total The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications to expand the national capacity for research in the health sciences.	Forecast	$22,000,000 total
AWWA Scholarship Program - Jacobs Holly A. Cornell 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
Thriving Communities Grants: Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $5K – $200K The Thriving Communities Grants support arts and culture projects that promote diversity, enhance public engagement, and foster historic preservation in New York City.	Not published	$5K – $200K
African-American Community Foundation - William A. Lumpkin Endowed Scholarship Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The William A. Lumpkin Endowed Scholarship, established in 2019 by Mr. Lumpkin, supports African-American students from Dayton Public or Trotwood-Madison High Schools.	Not published	$1K
2026 Registry Mini-Grants Program Donate Life Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Mini-Grants are available to non-profit organizations seeking financial support for short-term or pilot projects focused on increasing the number of individuals who are not currently registered as organ, eye and tissue donors.	Not published	Up to $5K
GEA Scholars Program University of Louisville Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K A scholarship program developed in partnership between the J.B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville and GE Appliances to support aspiring engineers from underrepresented communities.	Not published	$10K
Dalton Education CFP Exam Review Scholarship Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 2021 by Dalton Education. Part of Dalton Education's ongoing effort to bolster diversity in financial planning by helping career changers and new-to-field professionals attain CFP® certification.	Not published	Varies
U.S. Department of Labor - Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Training Grant Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership · Foundation Not published · $1.6M Federal funding to train workers for emerging clean economy jobs, specifically for electric vehicle (EV) charging station installation and related infrastructure projects.	Not published	$1.6M
Sadanand Singh Memorial Scholarship Grant American Academy of Audiology Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The Sadanand Singh Memorial Scholarship, offered by the American Academy of Audiology, provides $500 to a minority or international graduate student in audiology who demonstrates exceptional research potential.	Not published	$500
Awards for Advancing Minority Mental Health Grant American Psychiatric Association Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Awards for Advancing Minority Mental Health, established by the American Psychiatric Association Foundation in 2003, aim to honor community organizations that promote mental health awareness in underserved minority communities.	Not published	$5K
ITSMF STEM Education Scholarship Information Technology Senior Management Forum · Foundation Not published · Varies The ITSMF STEM Education Foundation nurtures the pipeline of future generations of technology leaders by providing students with access to technology and exposing them to careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).	Not published	Varies
New Commonwealth Fund- Phased Investments The New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We seek to dismantle the systems of racism across the Commonwealth that have blocked Black, Latino, and Indigenous people, communities, and businesses from fully participating and limited our long-term prosperity.	Not published	Varies
Disaster Relief Fund National Equal Justice Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Sponsors volunteer disaster relief efforts and supports advocacy for disaster victims.	Not published	Varies
Diversity Grant Program - Girls Initiative Grant US Lacrosse Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of USA Lacrosse's Diversity and Inclusion National Grant Program, which aims to encourage and empower the development of lacrosse participation in underrepresented communities.	Not published	Varies
Asian Community Fund Grant Boston Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Asian Community Fund (ACF) at the Boston Foundation is dedicated to supporting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in Massachusetts.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Minority Health Month Grants Ohio Commission on Minority Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Minority Health Month Grants, initiated by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health, aim to promote health awareness and disease prevention among economically disadvantaged minority populations.	Not published	Up to $4K
Brandon Key Scholarship Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Brandon Key Scholarship Fund, established by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, honors a young man dedicated to community service and civil rights.	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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