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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Golden Apple Accelerators of Illinois Program Student Assistance Commission · State Not published · Varies The program encourages academically-talented students, especially minority students, to pursue teaching careers, especially in teacher-shortage disciplines and hard-to-staff schools, and provides those students with crucial mentoring…	Not published	Varies
Google STAR Fiber-Optics Project Listed by Dallas County Local Workforce Development Board · Foundation Not published · Varies A phased, multi-level training program designed to upskill underrepresented job seekers in the fiber-optics trade, with funding from Google.	Not published	Varies
Diverse Teacher Pipeline Grants Center for Black Educator Development · Foundation Not published · $500K Center for Black Educator Development (Philadelphia, PA) makes annual, nationally competitive Diverse Teacher Pipeline Grants (~$500k/yr, ~8 org awards) to organizations diversifying the teacher workforce.	Not published	$500K
Gail and Walter Gunn Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is an independent, public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of local civic leaders to gather permanent funds to support our area.	Not published	Varies
Gerald Lawson Award for Achievement in Game Development Igda Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gerald Lawson Award honors the accomplishments of people who identify as underrepresented minorities in the game development community, with specific recognition of their work directly related to game development.	Not published	Varies
Lionheart Charitable Trust Grant The Lionheart Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lionheart Charitable Trust Grant aims to protect the environment and support underserved communities in Vermont.	Not published	Varies
Leadership Institute - Center for American Progress Center for American Progress · Foundation Not published · Varies A structured professional development program that exposes members to contacts and networks within the progressive policy world, including grassroots organizations, media, and government.	Not published	Varies
California Workforce Development Board High Road Training Partnership Resilient Workforce Program (CWDB HRTP RWP) Health Improvement Partnership of Santa Cruz County · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The SD2 Scholarship Grant The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies We enable donors and nonprofit partners to tackle the most critical needs facing San Diegans.	Not published	Varies
NDU Foundation Ethnic Minority Scholarship Grant North Dakota United Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The NDU Foundation Ethnic Minority Scholarship supports minority students pursuing post-secondary education in trade, vocational, or undergraduate programs. Special consideration is given to students attending tribal colleges.	Not published	Varies
Ethnic Minorities and Women’s Internship Grant - Division II National Collegiate Athletic Association · Foundation Not published · $30K The Ethnic Minorities and Women’s Internship Grant supports entry-level athletics administrative positions for one academic year, promoting diversity in NCAA Division II.	Not published	$30K
Schrafft Charitable Trust Grants- For New Grantees William E Schrafft and Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Schrafft Charitable Trust offers grants to nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts focused on youth development.	Not published	Varies
Conrad Siegel “Numbers Matter” Community Scholarship Fund Grant The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Conrad Siegel “Numbers Matter” Community Scholarship Fund, established by Conrad M. Siegel, Inc., supports underserved students in Central PA pursuing degrees in math, finance, and related fields.	Not published	Up to $5K
Prisoner Justice Fund National Equal Justice Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports prisoner correspondence projects and efforts to assist incarcerated individuals and their families.	Not published	Varies
Diversity Advancement Scholarship AIA Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4K – $20K A multiyear scholarship supporting high school and undergraduate minority students entering, enrolled in, or transferring into a National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)-accredited undergraduate architecture program.	Not published	$4K – $20K
Financial Inclusion Grant Program Iowa Credit Union Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K Funding the work of community organizations to empower and uplift the financial well-being of minority communities across Iowa to address economic disparities and foster financial inclusion initiatives.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Diversity Grant Program - Community Impact 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
Dr. Otis A. Jackson Scholarship Fund Youthbridge Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides scholarships to African-American high school seniors at St. Louis Public Schools who will be attending an accredited four-year college or university.	Not published	Varies
J.L. Tillman Endowed Scholarship National African-American Insurance Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The NAAIA J. L. Tillman Scholarship was created to promote higher educational opportunities for African-American students interested in careers within the insurance industry.	Not published	Varies
Charles Holloway Fund Orange Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Colonial Bank Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc., strengthens our communities by leading philanthropy and solutions through our direct work in partnership with…	Not published	Varies
PCCF: Youth United Grant Park City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Youth United awards grants to local organizations dedicated to creating equitable access to sports, recreation, and extracurricular activities, prioritizing increased Latinx and BIPOC participation to reflect the diversity of our community.	Not published	Varies
JRCT - Rights and Justice Grants Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to £150,000 The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) focuses on promoting human rights and justice for marginalized communities, particularly racial and religious minorities.	Not published	Up to £150,000
American Society of Biomechanics: B-Sure Program Grant The American Society of Biomechanics · Foundation Not published · Up to $9K The American Society of Biomechanics' B-Sure Program aims to foster diversity in biomechanics by providing summer research internships to undergraduate students from historically underrepresented backgrounds.	Not published	Up to $9K

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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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