Grants for Minority Owned Businesses

Last updated August 16, 2026

There are currently 210 active grants for minority-owned businesses in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Philadelphia Growth, Resiliency, Independence, Tenacity Fund (PHL GRIT Fund)	Pennsylvania Cdfi Network	Rolling	$100M
Foundation	Small Business Investment Grant (RFP #23-02)	Workforce Development Council Seattle-ki	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	UNFI Foundation Annual Grant Program	UNFI Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Opportunities For All (OFA) - Business Assistance Funds Program	Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Reimagine Oregon Economic Opportunity Investment Fund Grant - Anchor Projects	Prosper Portland	Rolling	$50K – $700K
State	Native American Small Business Support Program	ND Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Equal Opportunity in the Construction Trades Grant Program	American Jobs Now	Rolling	$10K – $90K
Foundation	Supplier Readiness Bootcamp	United States Hispanic Chamber Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GJDC Airport Concessions Loan Program	Greater Jamaica Development Corporation	Rolling	Up to $5M
Foundation	Small Business Enhancement Grant	The Rosewood Initiative	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	HEDCO-SAMA Forgivable Loan Program with SHEBA Partnership	Hedco Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Kenneth King Foundation: Job Creation & Entrepreneurship Grant	Kenneth Kendal King Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	Business Boost Grant Program	Downtown Asheboro Inc	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program (NJMVP)	New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Opalene Climate Capital (Venture Capital Fund)	VertueLab	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Entrepreneurship Grants	Latino Community Fund Inc	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	Minority Business Enterprise Micro-Loan Program	Southern Ms Planning &	Rolling	$2K – $35K
Foundation	Beyond Open Grants: Make Bold Moves	Foundation for the Carolinas	Rolling	$10K – $150K
Foundation	Impact100 Essex- Equity Grants	Impact100 Essex	Rolling	$10K – $15K
Foundation	Equity Fund	Philanthrofund Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	ACE Loan Program (Accelerating Community Excellence Loan Program)	Latino Economic Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Brooklyn Alliance Capital, Inc. - Micro-Loans	Brooklyn Alliance Capital Inc	Rolling	$500 – $25K
Foundation	Flagstar Bank's Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Grant	Indiana Black Expo Inc	Rolling	$5K – $175K
Foundation	Designer Fellowship Program and Funding for BIPOC Brands	RaiseFashion Inc	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.

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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