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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#ChangeThruSport Program The Thielen Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A comprehensive program developed in 2020 to stand in the gap for underserved youth in the upper Midwest by providing financial support, sports equipment, apparel, and inspiration for youth sports programs.	Not published	Varies
El-Hibri Foundation Grant El-Hibri Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The El-Hibri Foundation Grant focuses on advancing the inclusion of American Muslim communities through nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (Phillips 66) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The PLTW Gateway Program Expansion, funded by Phillips 66, aims to enhance educational equity by supporting middle schools in STEM.	Not published	Up to $10K
Park City Community Foundation: Youth United Grant Park City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $25K The PCCF: Youth United Grant aims to enhance equitable access to sports and recreational activities for youth, particularly focusing on increasing Latinx and BIPOC participation.	Not published	$1K – $25K
Workforce Investment Network (WIN) Program Carolina Fintech Hub · Foundation Not published · $18 – $55K Hiring Partners (Post-Graduation Employment):	Not published	$18 – $55K
CURA - Charles R. Krusell Fellowship in Community Development Grant University of Minnesota · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles R. Krusell Fellowship in Community Development aims to empower underrepresented communities by training future leaders in community development.	Not published	Varies
Strategic Alliance Matching Grant - Division II National Collegiate Athletic Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Strategic Alliance Matching Grant - Division II offers financial support to enhance ethnic minority and gender representation in mid- to senior-level athletics administration roles across NCAA Division II institutions.	Not published	Varies
NLN Cecelia Lou Vriheas Scholarship Award Grant National League for Nursing · Foundation Not published · $8K The NLN Cecelia Lou Vriheas Scholarship Award offers an $8,000 scholarship to first-generation nursing students from historically marginalized groups pursuing advanced degrees.	Not published	$8K
Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts Grant Program The Teagle Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $350K The Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts Grant Program, sponsored by the Teagle Foundation and Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, aims to enhance transfer opportunities between community colleges and private four-year liberal arts…	Not published	Up to $350K
LA84 Foundation Grant - Large Grant LA84 Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The LA84 Foundation Grant supports youth development through sports, prioritizing programs that engage underrepresented youth, including girls and young women.	Not published	$10K
TCA Texas Arts Create 2 Grant Texas Commission On The Arts · Foundation Not published · $3K The TCA Texas Arts Create 2 Grant, offered by the Texas Commission on the Arts, aims to support Established Minority Arts Organizations with budgets exceeding $50,000.	Not published	$3K
The Chevron Changing the Face of Golf Scholarship Grant The LPGA Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Chevron Changing the Face of Golf Scholarship, awarded by the LPGA Foundation, aims to empower female high school seniors from minority backgrounds pursuing STEM studies.	Not published	$3K
African-American Community Foundation - Yokley-Gamblin Family Scholarship Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The African-American Community Foundation - Yokley-Gamblin Family Scholarship, established in 2019, aims to support underrepresented ethnic minority students from Montgomery County in their educational journeys.	Not published	$2K
APS Community Impact Grants Arizona Public Service Company (APS) · Foundation Not published · Varies The APS Community Impact Grants aim to address diverse community needs across Arizona through support for education, small business, arts, human services, environment, and community development.	Not published	Varies
Foundational Instruction for New SCUBA Scientists (FINSS) Grant Program AAUS Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Foundational Instruction for New SCUBA Scientists (FINSS) Grant Program aims to support individuals from underrepresented groups seeking scientific diving certification.	Not published	Up to $2K
Stand Up For Change Scholarship Fund Community Action Stops Abuse Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The fund aims to improve the experience of domestic violence survivors and people of color in the criminal justice system and create a system more reflective of the individuals it serves.	Not published	Varies
Professor Emeritus John Edward Lillich Endowed Scholarship Program Grant United Negro College Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K The Professor Emeritus John Edward Lillich Endowed Scholarship Program, funded by the United Negro College Fund, aims to provide need-based scholarships to students majoring in engineering at HBCUs, with a preference for those attending…	Not published	$4K
Edward A. Bouchet Award Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · $5K Easily learn more about the Edward A. This grant has a rolling deadline.	Not published	$5K
WNDB: Walter Dean Myers Grant Program We Need Diverse Books · Foundation Not published · $2K The Walter Dean Myers Grant Program, established by We Need Diverse Books, offers $2,000 grants to promising unpublished diverse writers and illustrators.	Not published	$2K
Project ACCESS: Grant for Accelerating Career Connections and Employment Success Strategies Jobs for the Future Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Project ACCESS: Accelerating Career Connections and Employment Success Strategies Jobs for the Future (JFF), with support from the PwC Foundation, is creating and supporting a cohort of 10 exemplary community and technical colleges in…	Not published	Varies
Small Communities Grants C K Blandin Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $150K The Small Communities Grant Program by the Blandin Foundation aims to empower Minnesota's smallest, most diverse, and economically challenged communities by providing essential funding for projects that enhance community well-being.	Not published	$25K – $150K
The NAACP X Society Awards Scholarship Grant National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The NAACP x Society Awards Scholarship is one of many funding opportunities available to students through NAACP's Inspire Initiatives. We offer scholarships to outstanding and qualified students pursuing undergraduate degrees.	Not published	$1K – $2K
LeRoy T. Walker Young Professional Award Grant Society of Health and Physical Educators · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the LeRoy T. The next deadline for this grant is Thu, 15 Oct 2026. LeRoy T. Walker (June 14, 1918 – April 23, 2012) was an icon.	Not published	Varies
Reverend Pinckney Scholarship Program Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	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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