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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Human Services Career Support (HSCS) Program Open Sky Community Services Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The HSCS Program is a 13-week intensive program designed to support individuals in establishing sustainable careers in human services.	Not published	Varies
Gamma Rho Boule Education Scholarship Grant Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gamma Rho Boule Education Scholarship, offered by the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, supports African American male students graduating from high schools in Washtenaw County.	Not published	Varies
Offshore Wind Works - Workforce Training & Development Grants The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Offshore Wind Works program aims to build a qualified and equitable workforce for the growing offshore wind industry in Massachusetts.	Not published	Varies
Reproductive Health and Family Planning Grants: Women’s Health Block Grant – Racial Minority Wisconsin Department of Health Services · Foundation Not published · $315K The Wisconsin Department of Health Services offers Reproductive Health and Family Planning Grants aimed at supporting racial minority health professionals.	Not published	$315K
Summer Fellowship Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Summer Fellowship program provides financial support to diverse and underrepresented law students pursuing public interest internships.	Not published	$5K
Rising Stars: AVIATION or ASCEND Grant Aiaa Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The AIAA Rising Stars program empowers underrepresented undergraduate students interested in aerospace by providing scholarships to attend key AIAA events like the AVIATION Forum or ASCEND.	Not published	Varies
Building Equitable Food Systems in Eastern North Carolina Kate B Reynolds Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Many rural regions in our state have plentiful land but inadequate access to healthy food and recreation opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Renee Starks Steed Memorial Scholarship Grant United Negro College Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Renee Starks Steed Memorial Scholarship, offered by the United Negro College Fund, supports HBCU students majoring in fashion-related fields.	Not published	Varies
Dr. Julius Bajet Soria Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dr. Julius Bajet Soria Memorial Scholarship Fund supports students of Filipino descent pursuing higher education in Hawaii.	Not published	Varies
Florida Fund for Minority Teacher Scholarship Daytona State College Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Review qualifications at FFMT.org and apply directly on their website	Not published	Varies
Cannabis Industry Educational Scholarships Last Prisoner Project · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
STRIDE Mentored Research Scholarship (SMRS) Grant The American Occupational Therapy Founda Tion Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The STRIDE Mentored Research Scholarship (SMRS), offered by the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF), provides funding up to $10,000 for occupational therapy graduates and clinicians from underrepresented backgrounds to enhance…	Not published	Up to $10K
New York State My Brother’s Keeper Exemplary School Models and Practices Grant New York State Education Department · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The New York State My Brother’s Keeper Exemplary School Models and Practices grant aims to address the achievement gap in New York State, particularly for boys and young men of color.	Not published	Up to $200K
Digital Media Institute at InterTech Student Scholarships and Tuition Assistance Biomedical Research Foundation of Northwest Louisiana · Foundation Not published · $25K Best Buy Foundation's primary mission: Give teens access to technology opportunities that help them excel in school and develop 21st century skills for future careers	Not published	$25K
First Book Grant for Scholars of Color Louisville Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $55K The First Book Grant for Scholars of Color (FBG) offers up to $55,000 to support early-career, pre-tenured scholars of color in completing significant research projects related to Christian faith and life, religious trends, and social…	Not published	Up to $55K
White Paper Challenge Immune Deficiency Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K New for 2022, IDF sponsored a White Paper Challenge to address issues related to primary immunodeficiency and health access, including disparities in diagnosis and treatment and expanding awareness of these rare disorders in communities of…	Not published	$10K
Jerry Finn Diversity Education Scholarship Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K Beyond the financial award, scholarship recipients will:	Not published	$10K – $30K
NBA Foundation San Francisco Bay Area Scholarship Grant United Negro College Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K NBA Foundation San Francisco Bay Area Scholarship The NBA Foundation has partnered with UNCF to provide a grant opportunity for eligible residents of the San Francisco Bay Area for up to an amount of $5,000.	Not published	Up to $5K
SD Space Grant Consortium: Research Experience for Teachers South Dakota Space Grant Consortium · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The South Dakota Space Grant Consortium offers Research Experience for Teachers fellowships aimed at enhancing STEM education.	Not published	Up to $8K
OneFuture Coachella Valley Scholarships Onefuture Coachella Valley · Foundation Not published · Varies OneFuture Coachella Valley awards scholarships in partnership with local nonprofit organizations and provides students with financial aid counseling to help them navigate the college going process.	Not published	Varies
Texas Solar Energy Internship Program (SEIP) Texas Solar Energy Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A statewide internship program designed to facilitate pathways to jobs and opportunities in solar energy for female students and students of color.	Not published	Varies
Susan Yohe PLDIC Scholarship Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Equity Workforce Training Implementation Grants (MA) Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.2M The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) offers Equity Workforce Training Implementation Grants to enhance access to training for individuals from underrepresented communities.	Not published	Up to $1.2M
Susan G. Komen: ASPIRE: A Supplement to Promote Inclusion for Research Excellence The Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Through our Research Program, Komen evaluates and invests in science and technology that will accelerate research discoveries to change the standard of breast cancer care and improve the delivery of that care.	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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