Grants for Minority Owned Businesses

Last updated August 15, 2026

There are currently 211 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	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	Together Fund (Local Business) – We Rise Together	The Chicago Community Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Restaurant Accelerator and Community Fund Grant (2025)	Ace Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Equality Can't Wait Challenge	New Mexico Community Capital	Rolling	$10M
Foundation	MBDA Capital Readiness Program	Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment	Rolling	$100M
Foundation	PGE Foundation: Career Pathways Grant Program	PGE Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	AIMSE/Toigo Scholarship	Association of Investment Management	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SPRINT Challenge (Scaling Pandemic Resilience Through Innovation and Technology)	New Mexico Community Capital	Rolling	$200K – $750K
Foundation	SSBCI Technical Assistance Grant – Loan TA Program	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	$700K
Foundation	Salute to Small Business Awards - Minority Business Award	Commerce Lexington Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	UBRC Program Grants	County of San Diego Black Chamber of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Loan	Lowcountry Alliance for Model Communitie	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Evernorth Rural Ventures - New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC)	Evernorth Inc	Rolling	$70M
Foundation	GJDC Contractor Financing Program	Greater Jamaica Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Amplifying Opportunity in Broome County	Amplify Equity Inc	Rolling	$500M
Foundation	Govenor's Industry Vocations Scholarship (NJ) Grant	New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Washington APEX Accelerator (Business Accelerator Program)	Columbia River Economic Development	Rolling	$500
Foundation	GK Fund Grant Support Program	Gk Fund Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Small Business & Job Creation Grant	Downtown Long Beach Alliance	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Impact Now Grant	Philippine American Chamber Of	Rolling	$500 – $8K
Foundation	Promise Loan Program	Southwest Initiative Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Thurston County Target Zone Business Startup Grant	Thurston County Economic Development Cou	Rolling	$1M

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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 District of Columbia 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 102 Grants for Black-Owned Businesses 100 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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