Grants for Minorities

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 709 active grants for minorities in its free grants database, drawn from federal 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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ITSMF Technology Leaders Awards - Scholarship Component Information Technology Senior Management Forum · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarships awarded to deserving Black STEM students from high school to college level. Each recipient is awarded one of the named ITSMF scholarships.	Not published	Varies
Howard Mayer Brown Fellowship Grant American Musicological Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K The Howard Mayer Brown Fellowship, administered by the American Musicological Society, supports graduate students from historically underrepresented groups at U.S. or Canadian universities.	Not published	$25K
Roots & Branches Foundation Grant Rose Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 2007, Rose Community Foundation has brought together diverse, talented and community-minded Jewish young adults to learn and give together and make a difference in the Greater Denver community.	Not published	Varies
Synod of the Mid-Atlantic - Jubilee Trust Fund Grant Synod of the Mid-Atlantic · Foundation Not published · Varies The Synod of the Mid-Atlantic's Jubilee Trust Fund supports mission projects aimed at enhancing African-American leadership within congregations.	Not published	Varies
Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Grant Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $420K The Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Grant Program, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, supports postdoctoral research awards for faculty from historically marginalized backgrounds.	Not published	Up to $420K
Dalmas A. Taylor Memorial Summer Policy Fellowship Grant Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Dalmas A. Taylor Memorial Summer Policy Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for doctoral students in psychology to engage in public policy work during a full-time, 8-12 week summer program.	Not published	Up to $5K
Cultivating New Voices among Scholars of Color Grant National Council of Teachers of English · Foundation Not published · $1K The Cultivating New Voices among Scholars of Color program by the NCTE Research Foundation supports early career scholars of color through mentoring and networking over two years.	Not published	$1K
Clean Vehicle Assistance Program (CVAP) Beneficial State Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Clean Vehicle Assistance Program made environmentally friendly vehicles accessible and affordable to income-qualified Californians.	Not published	$3K – $5K
OMHHE Educational Funding Opportunity: Expanding education on skin lightening products (U01) Clinical Trials Not Allowed Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · $250K The purpose of the funding opportunity is to expand and advance FDA's Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) work with stakeholders and partners for education, outreach, and public awareness activities on potential risks from…	Forecast	$250K
Parks California Career Pathways Grants Program: Planning & Development Grants Parks California · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Parks California Career Pathways Grants Program supports workforce development for underrepresented communities, aiming to foster career pathways to California State Parks jobs.	Not published	Up to $30K
African-American Community Foundation - Waverly Glover Scholarship Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The African-American Community Foundation - Waverly Glover Scholarship, offered by The Dayton Foundation, supports African-American students pursuing higher education at Central State University or Wilberforce University.	Not published	Up to $1K
The Angela and Reginald Goins Endowed Scholarship Grant United Negro College Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Angela and Reginald Goins Endowed Scholarship, offered by the United Negro College Fund, provides vital financial support to full-time undergraduate students attending four-year historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).	Not published	Up to $5K
Mueller Water Products HBCU Scholarship Grant American Water Works Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mueller Water Products HBCU Scholarship supports undergraduate students enrolled in accredited historically black colleges and universities, focusing on careers that benefit the water sector.	Not published	Varies
James Weldon Johnson Scholarship Grant National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People · Foundation Not published · $2K The James Weldon Johnson Scholarship, powered by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., is one of many funding opportunities available to students through the NAACP's Inspire Initiatives.	Not published	$2K
Mary C. Rawlins Scholarship Grant Hartford Foundation for Public Giving · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Mary C. Rawlins Scholarship, administered by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, supports Connecticut high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Austin Community Foundation Women's Fund Grant Charitable Holdings II · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women's Fund at Austin Community Foundation is a collective-giving network dedicated to closing the opportunity gap for women and children in Central Texas, making annual grants that advance the economic security of women and children…	Not published	Varies
Dolores C. Shockley Poster Awards - Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Students Grant American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $100 – $300 The Dolores C. Shockley Poster Awards honor Dr. Dolores C. Shockley, the first African-American woman to earn a PhD in pharmacology.	Not published	$100 – $300
Prioritizing Adult Community College Enrollment (PACCE) Initiative Achieving the Dream Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A competitive grant program that supported 20 community colleges committed to increasing enrollments of adult learners aged 25 and older.	Not published	Varies
Pedro Pallares Foundation Scholarship Program The Pedro Pallares Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
William and Helen Thomas Charitable Trust Grant W and H Thomas Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The William and Helen Thomas Charitable Trust provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on education, environmental protection, medical research, and support for the underprivileged.	Not published	Varies
Dolores C. Shockley Poster Awards - Postdoctoral Scientists Grant American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $100 – $300 The Dolores C. Shockley Poster Awards recognize outstanding postdoctoral scientists in pharmacology, honoring Dr. Shockley's legacy as the first African-American woman to chair a pharmacology department.	Not published	$100 – $300
The Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award Grant National Science Teachers Association · Foundation Not published · $2K The Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award supports diverse K-12 science educators in urban settings, promoting professional development and leadership roles.	Not published	$2K
Leslie V. Forte Scholarship Fund Grant The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Leslie V. Forte Scholarship Fund, established by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, supports minority students at Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC).	Not published	Up to $1K
Our Collective Prosperity Grant Meyer Memorial Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Our Collective Prosperity Grant aims to close Oregon's racial wealth gap by supporting community-driven initiatives that address economic injustice.	Not published	Up to $200K

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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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