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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Micro-Investment Grants United Way of Dane County Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K Developed nine years ago from community feedback, the Micro-Investments process creates an opportunity for grassroots organizations working to decrease racial disparities to apply for funding outside of United Way's regular investment…	Not published	$5K – $25K
Medieval Academy: Belle Da Costa Greene Award Grant Medieval Academy Of America · Foundation Not published · $2K The Belle Da Costa Greene Award, offered by the Medieval Academy of America, provides $2,000 annually to a medievalist of color for research and travel. This grant supports visits to archives, conferences, and facilitates writing projects.	Not published	$2K
Ceres Foundation Grant The Ceres Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ceres Foundation Grant focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations that enhance education and career pathways for historically underserved communities.	Not published	Varies
Our Empowered Youth Grant Meyer Memorial Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K Our Empowered Youth, funded by Meyer Memorial Trust, focuses on enhancing educational equity in Oregon. The initiative supports community organizing to ensure access to resources for historically marginalized students.	Not published	Up to $200K
John and Clara Corogin Scholarship Grant Erie County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The John and Clara Corogin Scholarship, offered by the Erie County Community Foundation, supports minority graduating seniors from any Erie County, Ohio high school.	Not published	Varies
Untold Stories Grant Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Untold Stories Grant, presented by the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, aims to amplify the voices of historically underrepresented individuals in Coles County.	Not published	$5K
Good Jobs Challenge Program - OMA Award to AOMC Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers Coalition · Foundation Not published · Up to $930K Strengthening workforce partnerships that lead to good-paying jobs by recruiting and upskilling manufacturing workers across Ohio. Designed to allow employers to build a workforce trained to their specific needs.	Not published	Up to $930K
Grow Your Own Competitive Grant Opportunity - Pathway for Secondary Students Minnesota Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Grow Your Own Competitive Grant Opportunity aims to diversify the teacher workforce in Minnesota by providing funding for innovative programs encouraging secondary students, particularly students of color and American Indian students…	Not published	Up to $500K
Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) Grant in Arts, Culture, & Media/Human Services, Education, & Advocacy Arab Community Center for Economic and S · Foundation Not published · Varies The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) is a national community foundation. An institution of ACCESS, CAAP’s objective is to unite and empower the Arab American community by demonstrating the impact of giving together.	Not published	Varies
Diversity and Inclusiveness Grant Program American Philosophical Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Diversity and Inclusiveness Grant Program by the American Philosophical Association aims to enhance the participation of underrepresented groups in philosophy.	Not published	Up to $20K
Community Identity and Heritage Grant Minnesota Humanities Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Community Identity and Heritage Grant, administered by the Minnesota Humanities Center, allocates $6,299,000 to support projects that celebrate and teach the diverse cultures of Minnesota.	Not published	Up to $300K
African-American Community Foundation - Scott Neal Simpson Scholarship Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The African-American Community Foundation - Scott Neal Simpson Scholarship, established in 1999 by The Dayton Foundation, honors Scott Simpson, a promising athlete and scholar.	Not published	Up to $500
Dream the Future: Green Career Scholarship Dreamorg · Foundation Rolling · Up to $4K A scholarship program offered by Dream.Org in partnership with Frontline Gig that invests in the next generation of climate leaders by providing up to $3,500 to help underrepresented talent access training and careers in sustainability and…	Rolling	Up to $4K
Urban League of Springfield Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts seeks to enrich the quality of life of the people of our region by: Developing a perpetual, flexible endowment Assessing and responding to emerging and changing needs Serving as a resource…	Not published	Up to $3K
Takeoff: Institutional Innovations for College Men of Color Ecmc Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Takeoff: Institutional Innovations for College Men of Color is a project led by the USC Race and Equity Center to fund and provide technical support to 12 community colleges nationwide that are advancing initiatives to support men of color…	Not published	Varies
Arts Build Community Grant Asheville Area Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Perry J. Gehring Diversity Student Travel Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The Perry J. Gehring Diversity Student Travel Award recognizes outstanding undergraduate and graduate students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups who are presenting at the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting.	Not published	Varies
Global Education Scholarship Fund K2 Adventures Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Global Educational Scholarship Fund was created in memory of Sarah Singer-Nourie, a gifted teacher, leader and facilitator. The fund supports young women around the world to receive quality education.	Not published	Varies
Math Motivators Tutoring Program The Actuarial Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A free, volunteer-driven tutoring program that pairs underserved middle and high school students with professionals and college students with strong mathematics backgrounds to improve math understanding and academic success.	Not published	Varies
NC Sea Grant-Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership Fellowship North Carolina Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · $10K The NC Sea Grant-Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership Fellowship offers funding for graduate students in North Carolina to conduct applied research in estuarine management.	Not published	$10K
GE Scholar-Leaders Program Institute of International Education Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A regional leadership development program for underrepresented students in Central Europe, designed to provide confidence and skills for student success through formal leadership seminars and experiential learning.	Not published	Varies
AHA Equity Awards American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The AHA Equity Awards are meant to recognize and publicize those who have achieved excellence in recruiting and retaining underrepresented racial and ethnic groups into the historical discipline.	Not published	Varies
Fletcher Family Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fletcher Family Scholarship, established by Dr. Bettye R. Fletcher in 1996, supports graduating high school seniors from various towns in Eastern Connecticut, including East Lyme and Groton.	Not published	Varies
Cardinals Community Grant Arizona Cardinals Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Founded in 1990, Cardinals Charities supports programs designed to improve the quality of life and enhance opportunities for children, women, and minorities in the state of Arizona.	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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