Grants for Minorities

Last updated October 25, 2026

Grantable tracks 709 active grants for minorities in its free grants database, drawn from state 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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One House Filmmakers Fund Gold House Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The One House Filmmakers Fund is Sundance's first multicultural film fund, providing industry-leading financing, training, mentorship, and amplification to the most promising multicultural filmmakers from historically underrepresented…	Not published	$10K
Grants for Change Invest in Others Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K	Not published	Up to $25K
Hmong Community Higher Education Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hmong Community Higher Education Scholarship supports Hmong students from Marathon, Lincoln, or Shawano Counties in Wisconsin. It awards scholarships to high school seniors and current college students pursuing any undergraduate degree.	Not published	Varies
ASNF Undergraduate Diversity Research Fellowship American Society for Nutrition Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies ASN Foundation Undergraduate Diversity Research Fellowship supports undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds in nutrition research (2026-2027 cohort to be named at NUTRITION 2026). No fabricated figures.	Not published	Varies
Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program Suffolk University · Foundation Not published · Varies A comprehensive PhD and graduate school preparatory program for first-generation and income-eligible undergraduate students at Suffolk University who intend to pursue doctoral programs post-graduation.	Not published	Varies
San José Learns San Jose Public Library Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies San José Learns is dedicated to empowering young learners in grades TK-3 from under-resourced communities through high-quality out-of-school time programs.	Not published	Varies
EIP Diversity Scholarship Environmental Integrity Project · Foundation Not published · $60K The Environmental Integrity Project launched its "Diversity Scholarship" grant program in partnership with the University of Maryland's Francis King Carey School of Law in Baltimore (2020) and the University of Texas School of Law (2021).	Not published	$60K
Future Energy Jobs Act Multi-Cultural Jobs Program Commerce And Econ Opp · State Not published · $50M	Not published	$50M
Black Men Building Resources Scholarship Grant Grand Rapids Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Black Men Building Resources Scholarship, offered by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, supports African-American undergraduates from Kent County.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Learning Seed Foundation Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound · Foundation Not published · $3K Through the incredible generosity of our donors, the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound manages 26 scholarship funds that offer a wide range of scholarship awards and encourage students of all backgrounds and educational interests…	Not published	$3K
JWCC/Frederick Ball Scholarship Grant John Wood Community College Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 The JWCC/Frederick Ball Scholarship offers $500 to a graduating minority high school senior demonstrating academic excellence, leadership skills, and financial need.	Not published	$500
Marks Family Foundation Grants The Marks Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marks Family Foundation supports organizations that provide programs in education, arts, environmental sustainability, or health for youth and under-represented populations.	Not published	Varies
Machik Khelen Fund Machik Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies Need-based grants to rural Tibetan students for post-secondary education Machik, 1203 K Street NW, Washington DC, USA, 20005 \| [email protected] \| www.machik.org	Not published	Varies
African American AIDS Response Act (IL) Grant Illinois Department of Public Health · Foundation Not published · $85K – $200K The African American AIDS Response Act in Illinois aims to combat HIV disparities affecting the African American community. Despite a 22% decrease in infections from 2010 to 2019, African Americans represent 50% of HIV cases in Illinois.	Not published	$85K – $200K
PLTW Gateway- New Program ( within 50 states of US) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $9K Project Lead The Way is offering a rolling grant opportunity for schools across the US to implement the PLTW Gateway program for the first time.	Not published	$9K
HIP Medical Student Award Grant American Society of Hematology Inc · Foundation Not published · $9K – $42K The HIP Medical Student Award by the American Society of Hematology supports underrepresented medical students in hematology research. Participants gain mentorship, a stipend up to $32,000, and valuable exposure to hematology practices.	Not published	$9K – $42K
Janesville Multicultural Teacher Scholarship (JMTS) – Non-Traditional Students Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Janesville Multicultural Teacher Scholarship (JMTS) supports non-traditional students pursuing careers in education.	Not published	Varies
EUReka EDI Undergraduate Research Award Grant American Association for Anatomy · Foundation Not published · $5K The EUReka EDI Undergraduate Research Award, offered by the American Association for Anatomy, supports underrepresented minority undergraduate students pursuing research.	Not published	$5K
Graduate Student Scholarship: Minority Student Scholarship Grant American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Graduate Student Scholarship for Minority Students, offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation, supports graduate students from racial or ethnic minority groups who are U.S. citizens.	Not published	$5K
Facet Scholarship for Increased Diversity in Financial Planning Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning · Foundation Not published · Varies Partnership between Facet and CFP Board Center for Financial Planning. Extension of Facet's mission to provide all families with benefits of a relationship with a CFP® professional, regardless of socioeconomic status or net worth.	Not published	Varies
TANF Employment & Training - Parent Mentor Program Grant Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services · Foundation Not published · $72K – $241K The TANF Employment & Training - Parent Mentor Program aims to empower low-income, African American, and Latino parents on TANF by providing them with opportunities to enhance their skills, education, and employment prospects.	Not published	$72K – $241K
Underserved Communities Traffic Safety Grant Program (MA) Commonwealth of Massachusetts · State Not published · Up to $75K The Underserved Communities Traffic Safety Grant Program in Massachusetts aims to enhance road safety for vulnerable populations.	Not published	Up to $75K
Elsie H. Hillman Foundation Grant Hillman Family Foundations · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elsie H. Hillman Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in southwestern Pennsylvania by focusing on community empowerment and support for underrepresented groups.	Not published	Varies
Social Impact Artist Award - Individual Artist Grant Bonfils-Stanton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K Bonfils-Stanton Foundation and Denver Arts & Venues are proud to launch the Social Impact Artist Award.	Not published	Up to $50K

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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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