Grants for Minorities

Last updated October 25, 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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Smith Scholarship Lutheran Family Services Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Smith Diversity Scholarship supports graduating high school students in their pursuit of post-secondary education.	Not published	Varies
Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation Chicago Education Grant Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K The Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation Chicago Education Grant aims to enhance postsecondary opportunities for first-generation students of color from low-income communities.	Not published	$20K – $50K
Workforce Development Scholarship National Assn of State Departments of Agriculture Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K To aid students with up-front costs that can arise with accepting an internship or job in the agriculture industry.	Not published	$1K
Butler County Scholarship Grant Central Alabama Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Butler County Scholarship, established by the Central Alabama Community Foundation, aims to support graduating African American seniors from Georgiana School, Greenville High School, and McKenzie School.	Not published	Varies
Diversity Grant Program - Girls Initiative Grant US Lacrosse Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of USA Lacrosse's Diversity and Inclusion National Grant Program, which provides funding to qualified organizations that initiate or continue programs and projects that promote lacrosse participation and education in underrepresented…	Not published	Varies
William Bennett Scott Scholarship Maryville City Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The William Bennett Scott Scholarship provides scholarships to African-American students at Maryville High School enrolling in four (4) year colleges or universities.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Bayer Fund: Health & Wellness Grant Program Bayer Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bayer Fund Health & Wellness Grant Program aims to support organizations that provide education and resources for patients and caregivers facing cancer and cardiovascular diseases.	Not published	Varies
Nonprofit Impact Initiative Fund for Leaders of Color Brown County United Way · Foundation Not published · Varies This initiative represents BCUW's commitment to supporting organizations led by people of color and addressing equity in the nonprofit sector. The fund is administered through partnership with the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.	Not published	Varies
2SLGBTQ+ Summer Camp Scholarships The Tegan and Sara Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tegan and Sara Foundation provides scholarships and funding support to U.S. and Canadian 2SLGBTQ+ summer camps.	Not published	Varies
African-American Community Foundation - Pearl A. Dale and Audrey Parker Scholarship Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The African-American Community Foundation offers the Pearl A. Dale and Audrey Parker Scholarship to support students who demonstrate resilience and academic achievement.	Not published	Up to $2K
A. Lamar Matthews Jr. Memorial Fund Scholarships The Community Foundation Trust of Sarasota County · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
ABC Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) Fellowship Support Award Association of Black Cardiologists Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K The ABC Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) Fellowship Support Award (made possible by Johnson & Johnson MedTech) awards two $50,000 fellowship support awards to cardiology trainees pursuing advanced subspecialty training in cardiac…	Not published	$50K
Queen-Nellie Evans Award American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies APF is a grant-making foundation that funds early career psychologists and graduate students using psychology to solve important problems and improve people’s lives.	Not published	Varies
SCID Angels Research Grants Immune Deficiency Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K SCID Angels for Life, an IDF SCID Compass partner organization, awards research grants to support SCID research projects. This represents the organization's first foray into funding research.	Not published	$25K
NIAF Maaco Enterprises, Inc. Scholarship Grant National Italian American Foundationinc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The NIAF Maaco Enterprises, Inc. Scholarship, offered by the National Italian American Foundation, supports outstanding Italian American students originally from Pennsylvania.	Not published	$3K – $5K
African American History Grants 1772 Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants dedicated to projects that preserve and tell the stories of African American history, particularly those stories that are lesser-known or outside the purview of traditional historic preservation.	Not published	Varies
FDA OMHHE Convener for Racial & Ethnic minority Acceleration Consortium for Health Equity (REACH) Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · Varies The goal of this FOA is to support a convener for FDA OMHHE's Racial & Ethnic minority Acceleration Consortium for Health Equity (REACH).	Forecast	Varies
WMU Department of Chemistry: Dr. Hashem and SuzAnne Akhavan-Tafti Chemistry Scholarship Grant Western Michigan University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dr. Hashem and SuzAnne Akhavan-Tafti Chemistry Scholarship at Western Michigan University supports chemistry majors pursuing careers in various fields such as industry, teaching, and research.	Not published	Varies
Brown Wesley Payne Fellowship Scholarship Grant Beckley Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Beckley Area Foundation was established in January 1985 by ten community-minded citizens. It began with a gift of $1.1 million from the Dr. Thomas Walker Memorial Health Foundation as “seed” money for this Raleigh County project.	Not published	Varies
Emerging Tech Talent Scholarship Greater Washington Partnership · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Pittsburgh Foundation: Medical Research Funding The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Application to medical research funds is by invitation only.	Not published	Varies
Cynthia Wells Chick 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
Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship Program Grant American Society of Nephrology Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship Program supports nephrology fellows in conducting original research on kidney biology and disease.	Not published	Up to $100K
Foley Equipment Scholarship Fund Grant Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.	Not published	Up to $2K

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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 25, 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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