Grants for Minority Owned Businesses

Last updated July 3, 2026

There are currently 212 active grants for minority-owned businesses in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Business Development Grants	United Way of Greater Charlottesville	July 18, 2026	$5K
Foundation	HIIVE Program (Hub for Inclusivity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship)	Cccp Community Trust	August 15, 2026	Varies
Foundation	GFPI Community Fund	Chicago Food Policy Action Council	September 8, 2026	$40K – $80K
Foundation	UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund	University of the Arctic Foundation	October 31, 2026	$2K – $5K
Foundation	B:Side Credit Builder Program	Bside Capital	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Founders + Fund(Her)s	Basblue Inc	Rolling	$18K
Foundation	Minority Business Recognition Program	Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Neighborhood Business Grant	Citizens Committee for New York City Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	EXCELerate Loan Fund 2.0	Brooklyn Alliance Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Wilmington Strong Fund	Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	West Side Corridor Revitalization Fund	Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	West Side Innovation Fund	Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Climate-Critical Underrepresented Business Support Grant	The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)	Rolling	Up to $800K
Foundation	Arsht-Cannon Fund	Delaware Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K – $40K
Foundation	Entrepreneurship Grants	Latino Community Fund Inc	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	GK Fund Grant Support Program	Gk Fund Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Envolve Award USA	Entrepeneurship Award Corp	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	MBDA Capital Readiness Program	Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment	Rolling	$100M
Foundation	CanNavigate Program	Metropolitan Consortium of Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Equity Fund	Philanthrofund Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	seCTerRise Business Retention & Expansion Program	Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	Minority Business Enterprise Loan Program	Southern Ms Planning &	Rolling	$15K – $250K
Foundation	Minority Business Enterprise Micro-Loan Program	Southern Ms Planning &	Rolling	$2K – $35K
Foundation	Small Business Financial Assistance	Beygood Foundation	Rolling	Varies

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About grants for minority-owned businesses

Grants for minority-owned businesses help close the wealth gap and increase representation in entrepreneurship. Federal programs through the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), SBA, and Commerce Department, along with foundations and corporate programs, provide funding specifically for BIPOC entrepreneurs and diverse business owners.

Grants for Minority-Owned Businesses by state

Browse grants for minority-owned businesses available to organizations in 4 states.

Grants for Minority-Owned Businesses in Maryland 7 Grants for Minority-Owned Businesses in California 1 Grants for Minority-Owned Businesses in North Dakota 1 Grants for Minority-Owned Businesses in Washington 1

Related grant categories

Grants for Women-Owned Businesses 103 Grants for Black-Owned Businesses 99 Grants for Veteran-Owned Businesses 48 Grants for LGBTQ+ Businesses 20

Frequently Asked Questions

What federal programs support minority-owned businesses?

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) provides grants and business development services. The SBA offers the 8(a) Business Development program for disadvantaged small businesses. The Commerce Department, USDA, and DOT all have programs targeting minority-owned enterprises. Many federal contracts include set-asides for minority-owned businesses.

Are there grants specifically for Black-owned businesses?

Yes. Beyond general minority business grants, specific programs target Black entrepreneurs — including the NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Program, Hello Alice grants, the Black Founder Startup Grant, Backstage Capital, and various corporate initiatives from companies like Google, Target, and JPMorgan Chase.

How do I prove minority-owned business status for grants?

Most grants require self-certification or third-party certification. The SBA 8(a) program has its own certification process. The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) offers widely recognized MBE certification. State and local agencies also have certification programs that can strengthen your applications.

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