Grants for Minorities

Last updated October 24, 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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Lee Brand Scholarship Program (FMBCC Foundation) Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce · Foundation Not published · $1K Scholarship program designed to reach under-achievers and support disadvantaged students. Program targets students with 2.0-2.5 GPA range rather than traditional high achievers.	Not published	$1K
Climate Change Investment Initiative Grant Program Exelon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Climate Change Investment Initiative Grant Program, funded by the Exelon Foundation, aims to support innovative start-ups focused on climate change solutions within Exelon's service territories.	Not published	Varies
Janesville Multicultural Teachers Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Janesville Multicultural Teachers Scholarship, offered by The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, supports multicultural students who aspire to become educators.	Not published	Varies
Traditional Arts Sustainability Grants Alliance for California Traditional Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K This program aims to build the capacity of nonprofit organizations serving low-income communities and communities of color in the Central Coast and San Joaquin Valley.	Not published	Up to $30K
Alpha Eagle Aviation and Science Foundation Fund Central Florida Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Support tuition or book expenses for students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.	Not published	Varies
Rossiter Family Scholarship on Behalf of William J. Rizzo, Jr. The Engineering Center Education Trust · Foundation Not published · $10K – $12K	Not published	$10K – $12K
HBCU Initiative Strada Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Strada's HBCU Initiative is designed to elevate the transformative economic, social, educational, and cultural influence of historically Black colleges and universities.	Not published	Varies
Serve Diversity Scholarship Serve Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies An annual scholarship program that awards college scholarships to local students of color pursuing careers in advertising and marketing.	Not published	Varies
NSF Regional Innovation Engine - Great Lakes ReNEW Workforce Development Partnership Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership · Foundation Not published · Up to $160M One of 10 inaugural NSF Regional Innovation Engines representing unprecedented national investment in place-based research and economic development.	Not published	Up to $160M
David M. Martin Scholarship Grant North Georgia Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K Easily learn more about the David M. The next deadline for this grant is Tue, 02 Mar 2027. This scholarship was established by the E. E. Butler Class of 1969 in memory of David M. Martin, the son of David Jerome Martin and Cornelia Martin.	Not published	$1K
Lakeview School Reunion Scholarship Fund Big Spring Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This scholarship honors the legacy of Lakeview High School, which served African American students in Big Spring prior to desegregation until its last graduating class in 1961.	Not published	Varies
Barry D. Koval Memorial Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Barry D. Koval Memorial Scholarship, established by the Koval family, supports Richmond-area minority students in need of financial aid for post-secondary education.	Not published	$3K
DTRF + Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarship Grant Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The DTRF + Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarship, offered by the Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation, provides annual need-based scholarships of up to $10,000 for Certified Descendants of Jesuit slaveholding.	Not published	Up to $10K
Lancaster Equity Fund Grant Lancaster County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Lancaster Equity Fund Grant offers up to $5,000 to support individuals from Black, Indigenous, and Immigrant communities in Lancaster.	Not published	Up to $5K
Arts Build Communities Grants Oregon Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · $5K The Arts Build Communities Grants, offered by the Oregon Arts Commission, aim to enhance arts engagement in communities, particularly for underserved populations.	Not published	$5K
ASTRO-BCRF Emerging Investigator Award Grant American Society for Radiation Oncology · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The ASTRO-BCRF Emerging Investigator Award aims to support one early career researcher in breast radiation oncology from underrepresented populations.	Not published	Up to $100K
Mirani Foundation Grant Miranifoundationorg Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Mirani Foundation, established in 2015, is dedicated to enhancing health, education, and social justice for marginalized communities in East Tennessee and India.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Graduate Student Engineering Award Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Graduate Student Engineering Award at Montana State University supports graduate students pursuing degrees in engineering. It aims to empower those from underrepresented populations and recognizes leadership potential.	Not published	Varies
Large Economic Development Grant Impact Harrisburg · Foundation Not published · Varies Projects must demonstrate impact in at least one of the following areas: Recent grants in this category included:	Not published	Varies
Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) - Grants Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) · State Not published · Varies Minnesota’s Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board currently administers the following grant programs: (1) the Collaborative Urban and Greater Minnesota Educators of Color (CUGMEC) grant, authorized by Minn.	Not published	Varies
Selected Professions Fellowship: Focus Professions Group American Association of University Women Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Selected Professions Fellowships program was created in 1970 to support women in graduate and professional degree programs in fields where female participation traditionally has been low.	Not published	Varies
Google.org FTC Grant Listed by Colorado Robotics Excelling at Science and Technology Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Black Teacher Pipeline Grant Center for Black Educator Development · Foundation Not published · $500K Rebuild the national Black teacher pipeline to achieve educational justice and racial equity. Grants support organizations aligned with CBED's mission to increase Black teachers in America's public schools.	Not published	$500K
PLTW Gateway - New Program (Phillips 66) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The PLTW Gateway program, supported by Phillips 66, aims to enhance educational equity by providing academic training in STEM fields for middle school students.	Not published	Up to $20K

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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 24, 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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