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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Earl Woods Scholarship Program Tiger Woods Charity Event Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship and mentoring program for college students from low-income, underserved areas, with a focus on first-generation college students pursuing STEM and other fields of study.	Not published	Varies
Frederick Douglass Scholarship (FDS) Grant University of Maryland · Foundation Not published · Varies The Frederick Douglass Scholarship (FDS) at the University of Maryland is a prestigious merit-based scholarship targeting academically talented transfer students from Maryland community colleges.	Not published	Varies
Education Forward Arizona Scholarship Education Forward Arizona · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K	Not published	Up to $6K
SFP: Changemakers in Family Planning Grant Program Society of Family Planning Research Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Changemakers in Family Planning Grant Program aims to address institutionalized racism in the field of family planning by providing essential support to scholars of color.	Not published	Varies
Royal Icon Award ICON360 Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Royal Icon Award is an initiative created to invest in crisp and creative emerging talent within the fashion industry.	Not published	Varies
Mid-Atlantic Environmental Justice Fund - Track III: Workforce Development in Community Forestry Grant Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Mid-Atlantic Environmental Justice Fund aims to promote environmental justice through community forestry initiatives.	Not published	Up to $200K
A. Lamar Matthews Jr. Memorial Fund The Community Foundation of Sarasota CO Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant distributions from the Fund benefit organizations and provide scholarships supporting high school students interested in law and post-secondary education for underrepresented minorities pursuing law careers.	Not published	Varies
emP.O.W.E.R.ing Innovation Fund Fact Forward · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $20K Fact Forward's initiative to invest in organizations and businesses ready to move an idea forward. emP.O.W.E.R.ing Innovation is an arm of emP.O.W.E.R.ed SC: Creating linkages for youth of color in South Carolina.	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Educational Equity Mini-Grants (Vermont Community Foundation) Vermont Principals Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $50K	Not published	$3K – $50K
Asian Pacific Heritage Group (APHG) Path to Success Scholarship Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Honors students who have overcome significant challenges and continue to push forward with strength and purpose.	Not published	Varies
Alma Exley Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Greater New Britain · Foundation Not published · $500 – $30K The Alma Exley Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, supports junior, senior, or master’s-level students of color enrolled in Connecticut's accredited teacher-preparation programs.	Not published	$500 – $30K
Boulder Fund Education Leaders of Color Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K	Not published	$100K
Competitive Demonstration Grant Ohio Commission on Minority Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Ohio Commission on Minority Health is offering the Competitive Demonstration Grant, providing funding up to $100,000 annually for health promotion and disease prevention among economically disadvantaged minority groups in Ohio.	Not published	Up to $100K
Civic Fabric Fund - Voter Engagement Grantmaking The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Denver Foundation funds nonprofit organizations educating and activating voters through the Civic Fabric Fund. For the second year (as of 2023), The Denver Foundation funded nonprofit organizations working on voter engagement.	Not published	Varies
Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship The Bar Association of San Francisco · Foundation Not published · $10K	Not published	$10K
APIs RISE Fund Grant Sacramento Region Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The APIs RISE Fund supports projects that enhance AANHPI leadership in the capital region by awarding grants up to $10,000. Eligible projects should focus on multi-racial democracy, community empowerment, and AANHPI mental health resources.	Not published	Up to $10K
Drs. Keith and Monica Taylor's Family Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of the Lowcountry · Foundation Not published · Varies Drs. Keith and Monica Taylor's Family Scholarship, established in 2021, aims to support qualified African American students facing financial hardships in their pursuit of higher education.	Not published	Varies
Southern Oregon Latino Scholarship Fund Grant Redwood Foundation for Education · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Southern Oregon Latino Scholarship Fund supports Latinx students in Josephine, Jackson, and Klamath Counties aiming to achieve their educational goals.	Not published	$1K – $3K
African-American Community Foundation - Robert S. Early, Sr. Memorial Youth Scholarship Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The African-American Community Foundation - Robert S. Early, Sr. Memorial Youth Scholarship, established in 2017 by the Roosevelt High School Class of 1968, supports African-American graduates from Montgomery County high schools.	Not published	Up to $1K
Motorola Solutions Foundation Grant Motorola Solutions Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Motorola Solutions Foundation Grant supports organizations that enhance safety and community well-being, focusing on underrepresented populations.	Not published	Up to $50K
Mid-Year Established Conservationist Grant Program Conservation Nation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K	Not published	Up to $10K
Jews of Color (JOC) Tzedek Fund (Giving Circle) The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies JOC affinity space and Federation giving circle	Not published	Varies
Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Bridge to Doctorate Scholars Program Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · $88K The Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Bridge to Doctorate Scholars Program, funded by the National Science Foundation, aims to recruit and retain minority graduate students in STEM fields.	Not published	$88K
Kappa Alpha Psi Scholarship Fund Grant Central New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kappa Alpha Psi Scholarship Fund, established by the Syracuse Alumni chapter in 1973, aims to support men of color pursuing education.	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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