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.
Overview Travelers Foundation Travelers believes that strong communities are sustained by educational and economic opportunities —and we are dedicated to assisting our communities in generating those…
Thurston County Target Zone Business Startup Grant Overview: The Thurston Strong Target Zone Startup Grant was launched as part of an economic response and recovery initiative to provide essential…
Thurston County Target Zone Business Startup Grant Overview: The Target Zone Business Startup Grant aims to address economic inequity by investing in the areas and people most vulnerable to the…
Overview RFP: Together Fund (Local Business) – We Rise Together Background We Rise Together: For an Equitable & Just Recovery is a coalition of public and private funders and communities accelerating…
Truist Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Truist Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $15,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Truist Foundation Grants aim to empower communities by…
UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund Overview: A seed grant program supporting individuals with Arctic innovations, created with private support from Michael Carey. Part of the UArctic Thematic Network on…
UBRC Program Grants Funder: County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce Program Name: UBRC Program Grants Geographic Scope: San Diego County, CA, US Contact Information: - Address: 404 Euclid Ave…
UNFI Foundation Annual Grant Program Program Type: Invitation-only grant program Geographic Scope: United States and Canada Mission: The UNFI Foundation awards grants annually to support…
UPS Ignite Grant Program Funder: UPS and ACCION Opportunity Fund Program Overview: The UPS Ignite program provides grants and support to diverse small business owners and entrepreneurs. In…
USDA NIFA - Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program Funder: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Program Amount: $50 million distributed nationally through 140 funded…
USHCC Avanzando Suppliers with Blue Wave Program Name: USHCC Avanzando Suppliers with Blue Wave (formerly USHCC Supplier Development Pilot Program with Blue Wave) Funder: United States Hispanic…
USHCC Community Navigator Pilot Program – "USHCCBizNav" Program Name: USHCCBizNav / USHCC Navigates Small Business Funder: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Award Amount: $5 million grant…
Vanguard Accelerator Business Grants Funder: Center for Economic Inclusion, in partnership with Founders First CDC and NEOO Partners Purpose: Accelerate growth of Latina and Black-, woman-owned…
Vanguard Accelerator Forgivable Loans Funder: Center for Economic Inclusion, in partnership with Founders First CDC and NEOO Partners Purpose: Provide access to forgivable loans to accelerate growth…
Virginia 30 Day Fund Overview: A nonprofit organization providing forgivable loans to small businesses in Virginia affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Background: Founded in April 2020 by Pete Snyder…
VOLT Fund (Video Lottery Terminal Fund) Program Type: Long-term loans for small, minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses Overview: The VOLT Fund is a state-wide business financing program…
WA State Small Business Resiliency Grant Funder: Washington State Overview: Grant program for small business resiliency. Geographic Scope: Washington State Contact for Local Assistance (AHANA Small…
Washington APEX Accelerator (Business Accelerator Program) Geographic Scope: Clark County, Washington Overview: A pilot hands-on catalyst program for new entrepreneurs and fast-growth businesses…
Washington Federal Foundation: Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington Federal Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Washington…
Washington State Department of Commerce Lending Agency Grant Funder: Washington State Department of Commerce Award Amount: $1,390,000 (awarded to Fourth Plain Forward) Geographic Scope: Washington…