Grants for Minorities

Last updated October 24, 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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Dermatology Foundation: Career Development Awards Grant Dermatology Foundation · Foundation Not published · $75K The Dermatology Foundation offers Career Development Awards to support the academic growth of emerging investigators in various dermatologic fields.	Not published	$75K
Diversity Grant Program - Urban Outreach Grant US Lacrosse Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of USA Lacrosse's Diversity and Inclusion National Grant Program, which aims to encourage and empower the development of lacrosse participation in underrepresented communities.	Not published	Varies
Opportunities in Optometry Grant Optometry Cares The Aoa Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The AOA/AOSA Opportunities in Optometry Grant program aims to promote inclusion within the optometric profession. This program offers $1,500 grants to under-represented minority students who are applying to optometry school.	Not published	$2K
Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) Memphis Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Memphis Bar Foundation offers a summer internship program for minority law students. The program provides practical legal experience and professional development opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Billye Suber Aaron Legacy Scholarship Grant United Negro College Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Billye Suber Aaron Legacy Scholarship, supported by the United Negro College Fund, provides renewable, need-based scholarships for full-time undergraduate students at select HBCUs.	Not published	Varies
ASCB FRED (Faculty Research and Education Development) Mentoring Program The American Society for Cell Biology · Foundation Not published · Varies FRED (Faculty Research and Education Development) is a mentoring program designed to promote grant funding success for senior postdocs and junior faculty from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in STEM.	Not published	Varies
Change Happens Foundation Grant Change Happens Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Change Happens Foundation (founded by Doug Troxel) makes competitive grants to 501(c)(3) public charities across three pillars: Environmental Science (systemic, sustainable solutions to environmental challenges), Education (early…	Not published	Varies
Social Impact Artist Award - Artist Collective Grant Bonfils-Stanton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K Bonfils-Stanton Foundation and Denver Arts & Venues are proud to launch the Social Impact Artist Award.	Not published	Up to $50K
Catherine E. Chirls Fund United States Squash Racquets Assoc Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Catherine E. Chirls Scholarship Fund was established to promote squash among New York City's urban youth.	Not published	Varies
Catherine Pierce Scholarship Grant United Negro College Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Catherine Pierce Scholarship, established by the United Negro College Fund, aims to support students pursuing degrees in the Arts and Art History.	Not published	Up to $3K
NAAMA Foundation Grant National Arab American Medical Association · Foundation Not published · Varies NAAMA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that disburses grants annually to support healthcare, education, and humanitarian initiatives.	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 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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