Last updated June 12, 2026
There are currently 702 active grants for minorities in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
Grants for Minorities provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Wealth Builders for Everyone Down Payment Assistance Program Program Type: Down Payment Assistance for Homebuyers Overview: A down payment assistance program designed to help remove barriers from the…
WESTAF: Cultural Sustainability Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Creative West Amount: Up to US $17,000 Last Updated: May 15, 2025 Summary The WESTAF: Cultural Sustainability program, supported by The…
White Paper Challenge Overview: New for 2022, IDF sponsored a White Paper Challenge to address issues related to primary immunodeficiency and health access, including disparities in diagnosis and…
William and Helen Thomas Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William and Helen Thomas Charitable Trust Last Updated: August 02, 2025 Summary The William and Helen Thomas Charitable Trust…
William Bennett Scott Scholarship Overview: The William Bennett Scott Scholarship provides scholarships to African-American students at Maryville High School enrolling in four (4) year colleges or…
William E. Collins Clerkships Geographic Scope: Dallas, Texas area; includes placements with courts and government offices Focus Areas: Providing summer work opportunities for minority law school…
Willie Bradshaw Memorial Endowed Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: NCHSAA Foundation Amount: US $750 - US $1,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary Overview Willie Bradshaw Memorial…
Winchester Education Foundation Black History Month Award Funder: Winchester Education Foundation Inc (VA, US) Geographic Scope: John Handley High School students, Winchester, Virginia Purpose This…
Winston-Salem Foundation: Impact Investing Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Winston-Salem Foundation Amount: US $100,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: September 06, 2025 Summary The Winston-Salem…
WMU Department of Chemistry: Dr. Hashem and SuzAnne Akhavan-Tafti Chemistry Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Dr. Hashem…
WMU Department of Chemistry: Dr. Nagler Endowment for Chemistry Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The WMU Department of…
WMU Department of History: History Fellowship Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: July 29, 2025 Summary The WMU Department of History offers…
WMU Department of Spanish: Spanish Advancement Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The WMU Department of Spanish offers the…
WMU MLK GOLD Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Amount: Up to US $32,000 Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The WMU MLK GOLD Scholarship offers a total value of $32,000,…
WNDB: Walter Dean Myers Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: We Need Diverse Books Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Walter Dean Myers Grant Program, established by We Need…
Women & Girls of Color Fund Overview: A community-developed, community-led field-of-interest fund that partners with women-of-color-led organizations working to advance the economic security of…
Workforce Development Scholarship Funder: National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation and Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS)…
Workforce Investment Network (WIN) Program Program Type: Intensive 24-week workforce development and coding bootcamp with job placement Geographic Scope: Carolinas (North Carolina focus) Target…
World Kinect Corporation Diversity Scholarship Overview: World Kinect Corporation partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) to support and…
Wyeth-Aryst/AHP Endowed Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Negro College Fund Inc Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The Wyeth-Aryst/AHP Endowed Scholarship, offered by the United…
Grants for Minorities come from a mix of sources. Federal grants typically have the largest awards but more competition. State programs often pass through federal funding with state-specific priorities. Foundation grants tend to be smaller but more flexible, with funders looking for organizations whose mission aligns with their giving priorities.
Eligibility varies by funder. Most grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, though some are open to schools, government agencies, businesses, or individuals. Each listing on this page links to the source application where you can find specific eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to apply.
Start by reviewing the listings below for grants that match your organization's mission and stage. Click through to each grant's source page for full application details. Most funders require an organizational profile, project narrative, budget, and supporting documents. Apply early — competitive grants often close before their deadline.