Grants for Minorities provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Machik Khelen Fund (MKF) Name Meaning: "Khelen" (k-ay-len) means "promise" Purpose: Need-based grants to rural Tibetan students for post-secondary education Geographic Scope: Primarily Chungba…
Maestro Cares Foundation Scholarship for Undergraduate Students Program Overview: Financial support for academically talented undergraduate students in the United States (including Puerto Rico) with…
Mai Kou Lee Scholarship Fund Status: Active scholarship fund Geographic Scope: Eau Claire Area School District (ECASD), Wisconsin Established: 2021 Purpose: Honors the legacy and work of Mai Kou Lee,…
Make Golf Your Thing Grant Program Status: Ongoing grant program with multiple funding rounds Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Increasing golf participation among underrepresented…
Many Voices Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Playwrights' Center Amount: US $56,000 Last Updated: October 21, 2025 Summary The Many Voices Fellowship supports early career Black and…
Maps Community Foundation Scholarships Funder: Maps Community Foundation (philanthropic branch of Maps Credit Union) Geographic Scope: Marion and Polk Counties, Oregon (Mid-Willamette Valley region)…
Marc Chary Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Marc Chary Scholarship Program, established in 2025 by…
Overview The Marks Family Foundation supports organizations that provide programs in education, arts, environmental sustainability, or health for youth and under-represented populations. New York…
Marleh Lehmann Scholarship Foundation - All In Milwaukee Partnership Funder: Marleh Lehmann Scholarship Foundation (Wisconsin) Overview: The foundation awards scholarships to college-bound high…
Marsh Minority Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Marsh Minority Scholarship, offered by the Amarillo Area Foundation,…
Martin Luther King, Jr. Book Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muskingum County Community Foundation Last Updated: October 03, 2025 Summary The Martin Luther King Jr. Book Scholarship, offered…
Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Fund Overview: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Fund was started in 1985 by a small group of neighbors in Seattle's Mount Baker community to help deserving…
Mary C. Rawlins Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $1,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Mary C. Rawlins Scholarship,…
Mary L. Fenker Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie County Community Foundation Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The Mary L. Fenker Scholarship, established in memory of a dedicated…
Mary's Pence Grants Funder: Mary's Pence, Saint Paul, Minnesota (MN, US) Website: maryspence.org EIN: 36-3556481 Overview Mary's Pence funds small organizations with a big vision for systemic change…
Master's Degree Scholarship Program for Under-Represented Minority Students Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Environmental Engineering and Science Foundation (EESF) Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: March…
Math Motivators Tutoring Program Description: A free, volunteer-driven tutoring program that pairs underserved middle and high school students with professionals and college students with strong…
Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation Chicago Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mayer And Morris Kaplan Foundation Amount: US $20,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Mayer…
MCAN: Innovative Program Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Michigan College Access Network Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) offers…
Overview Michigan College Access Network Our Mission Increase college readiness, participation, and completion in Michigan, particularly among low income students, first-generation college-going…