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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HELPS Program Microgrant Student Freedom Initiative Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Handling Everyday Life Problems for Students (HELPS) Program provides emergency financial assistance to students facing unexpected hardships that threaten their academic progress.	Not published	Up to $1K
Covista Foundation Grant Adtalem Global Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Adtalem Global Education Foundation, established in 2010, is dedicated to enhancing education and community development.	Not published	Varies
The Ruth Larson Nursing School Scholarships Timberline Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To assist deserving students from the Diamond Mission School in Moharicamp, Dirpai, Dhemaji, Assam, India with costs of attending nursing school	Not published	Varies
Eileen Southern Travel Fund Grant American Musicological Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Eileen Southern Travel Fund offers travel grants for minority undergraduates and terminal master's candidates to attend the AMS Annual Meeting. Recipients receive travel, lodging, registration, and a one-year membership.	Not published	Varies
Drive for 5 - Industry Sector Training Competitive Grant Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Foundation Not published · $375K – $750K The Drive for 5 - Industry Sector Training Competitive Grant, offered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, aims to enhance workforce training opportunities for adults facing employment barriers.	Not published	$375K – $750K
Hockey Is For Everyone (HIFE) Youth Development Grants USA Hockey Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K	Not published	$5K – $10K
Delta Dental Oral Health Diversity Fund Delta Dental of North Carolina · Foundation Not published · $725K	Not published	$725K
Northouse Nursing Scholarship Grant Grand Rapids Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Generally the Community Foundation's scholarships are awarded to applicants who have high financial need.	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Response Fund Beneficial State Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K Beneficial State Foundation reallocated nearly $100,000 in operating funds to create the COVID-19 Response Fund to provide direct support to community organizations responding to the pandemic.	Not published	$500 – $5K
ASM Minority Travel Award American Society for Microbiology · Foundation Not published · Varies The ASM Minority Travel Award (MTA) was established to increase participation of underrepresented minority groups at ASM conferences and programs.	Not published	Varies
Racial Equity Funding Opportunity New Schools Fund · Foundation Not published · $150K NewSchools provides "dream capital" to innovators of color with bold ideas to advance racial equity in education.	Not published	$150K
Congresswoman Shontel Brown Cross the Finish Line Scholarship Grant College Now Greater Cleveland · Foundation Not published · $2K The Congresswoman Shontel Brown Cross the Finish Line Scholarship, established in 2023, honors the legacy of U.S. Representatives Louis Stokes, Stephanie Tubbs Jones, and Marcia Fudge.	Not published	$2K
NABG Undergraduate Scholarships Grant National Association Of Black Geoscientists · Foundation Not published · $1K The NABG Scholarships support full-time undergraduate and graduate students in Geoscience programs at accredited institutions, with over $300,000 in funding raised through donations and events.	Not published	$1K
African American Community Fund Grants Washington County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The African American Community Fund Grants support nonprofit organizations in Washington County that enhance the African American community.	Not published	Up to $5K
EONS 2018: Appendix E Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) for Sustainability and Innovation Collaborative – (MUSIC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration · Federal Not published · Up to $450K Awards will be made as cooperative agreements to accredited Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) partnered with non-profit organizations in the United States that are eligible to apply for this NASA Research Announcement (NRA).	Not published	Up to $450K
Promise Grants Dekalb County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Promise Grant program, funded by the DeKalb County Community Foundation, supports charitable organizations serving underserved populations in DeKalb County.	Not published	Varies
Building a Pipeline of Primary Care Providers to Serve Diverse Communities The Colorado Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: We encourage all applicants to sign up in our grants portal to confirm registration is complete at least a week in advance of submitting a grant application._ Improve the health of Coloradans.	Not published	Varies
Old National Bank Foundation Grants Old National Bank Foundation Inc XXX-XX-XXXX · Foundation Not published · $15K The Old National Bank Foundation offers grants to nonprofit organizations for community impact initiatives across Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin.	Not published	$15K
Hematology Inclusion Pathway Resident Award Grant American Society of Hematology Inc · Foundation Not published · $7K The Hematology Inclusion Pathway Resident Award supports underrepresented medical residents in hematology in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.	Not published	$7K
ESA Foundation esports Scholarship Entertainment Software Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The ESA Foundation's esports scholarship was introduced for the first time in the 2020-21 academic year to address a significant gap in esports funding.	Not published	Varies
Communities of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund Grant Communities of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $45K The Communities of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund Grant aims to enhance the capacity of community-based organizations led by people of color in New York City.	Not published	Up to $45K
John E. Thomasson Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K Easily learn more about the John E. The next deadline for this grant is Fri, 05 Mar 2027. Established over 50 years ago, our founders redefined local philanthropy, fostering connections around a shared sense of place and purpose.	Not published	$1K
Richard Perrone Scholarship Grant National Italian American Foundationinc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Richard Perrone Scholarship, offered by the National Italian American Foundation, supports outstanding Italian American undergraduate students in Connecticut majoring in computer science or a related field.	Not published	$3K – $5K
HBCU-UP Program (STEM Support Program) Albany State University Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K	Not published	$500 – $1K

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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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