Grants for Minority Owned Businesses

Last updated October 15, 2026

Grantable tracks 210 active grants for minority owned businesses in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 5 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 121 list an award amount, with a median of $40K.

Grants tracked: 210; from 163 funders
Median award: $40K; middle half $10K–$350K
Total listed funding: $82.6M; across 121 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 24; 3 with a published date

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Philadelphia Growth, Resiliency, Independence, Tenacity Fund (PHL GRIT Fund) Pennsylvania CDFI Network · Foundation Not published · $100M The PHL GRIT Fund is a $100 million program launched by the Greater Philadelphia Financial Services Leadership Coalition (GPFSLC), a coalition of approximately 30 financial institutions, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia…	Not published	$100M
Small Business Investment Grant (RFP #23-02) Workforce Development Council Seattle-Ki · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K	Not published	Up to $15K
UNFI Foundation Annual Grant Program UNFI Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation partners with nonprofits supporting initiatives that create a more sustainable and equitable food system:	Not published	Varies
Opportunities For All (OFA) - Business Assistance Funds Program Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K The Business Assistance Funds Program is designed to assist culturally diverse small business owners and non-profit organizations with resources that will help local businesses grow and thrive.	Not published	$100K
Reimagine Oregon Economic Opportunity Investment Fund Grant - Anchor Projects Prosper Portland · Foundation Not published · $50K – $700K The Reimagine Oregon Economic Opportunity Investment Fund Grant focuses on supporting economic and business development for communities disproportionately affected by cannabis prohibition.	Not published	$50K – $700K
Equal Opportunity in the Construction Trades Grant Program American Jobs Now · Foundation Not published · $10K – $90K A grant program aimed at providing opportunities for women and minority workers and small business owners in the public construction industry.	Not published	$10K – $90K
Supplier Readiness Bootcamp United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Varies A virtual bootcamp training series designed to support minority entrepreneurs in navigating the procurement and contracting process.	Not published	Varies
GJDC Airport Concessions Loan Program Greater Jamaica Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5M Loans for ACDBE (Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) certified businesses pursuing or currently holding concession opportunities at JFK or LGA airports.	Not published	Up to $5M
Small Business Enhancement Grant The Rosewood Initiative · Foundation Rolling · Up to $30K The Rosewood Initiative is especially interested in permanent improvements such as: Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria:	Rolling	Up to $30K
HEDCO-SAMA Forgivable Loan Program with SHEBA Partnership Hedco Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K Financial assistance and recovery resources for minority-owned and women-owned small businesses	Not published	Up to $50K
Kenneth King Foundation: Job Creation & Entrepreneurship Grant Kenneth Kendal King Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Kenneth King Foundation's Job Creation & Entrepreneurship Grant focuses on enhancing Coloradoans' earning potential and quality of life by funding programs that create jobs with living wages and support entrepreneurship.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Business Boost Grant Program Downtown Asheboro Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Provide grant funding for businesses to implement innovative ideas or enhance their current operations, boosting success.	Not published	Up to $3K
New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program (NJMVP) New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program Incorporated · Foundation Rolling · Up to $250K State-funded grant program providing equipment vouchers to New Jersey manufacturers to help offset the cost of purchasing and installing new or used advanced manufacturing equipment.	Rolling	Up to $250K
Opalene Climate Capital (Venture Capital Fund) VertueLab · Foundation Not published · Varies Opalene Climate Capital is a unique, impact-oriented venture capital fund launched by VertueLab that doubles private investment with state-matched dollars to accelerate equitable climate tech innovation.	Not published	Varies
Economic Mobility Grants The Minneapolis Foundation · Foundation Not published · US $50,000 - US $100,000	Not published	US $50,000 - US $100,000
Entrepreneurship Grants Latino Community Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K To provide funding to micro-entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. For more information, visit lcfgeorgia.org or contact Latino Community Fund Georgia.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Minority Business Enterprise Micro-Loan Program Southern Ms Planning & Development District Inc · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $35K SMPDD provides smaller-scale financing for minority-owned businesses needing micro-loans to start or expand operations.	Rolling	$2K – $35K
Beyond Open Grants: Make Bold Moves Foundation for the Carolinas · Foundation Not published · $10K – $150K The Beyond Open Grants program aims to enhance economic mobility in Charlotte by providing financial support to diverse-owned small businesses, including those owned by minorities, women, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and persons with…	Not published	$10K – $150K
Impact100 Essex- Equity Grants Impact100 Essex · Foundation Not published · $10K – $15K The Impact100 Essex Equity Grants provide unrestricted funding to support BIPOC-led nonprofits in Essex County, NJ.	Not published	$10K – $15K
Equity Fund Philanthrofund Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K	Not published	$5K
ACE Loan Program (Accelerating Community Excellence Loan Program) Latino Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation's (MCEDC) Accelerating Community Excellence (ACE) Loan Program serves small businesses in the region.	Not published	Varies
Brooklyn Alliance Capital, Inc. - Micro-Loans Brooklyn Alliance Capital Inc · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $25K Brooklyn Alliance Capital, Inc. is a federally certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) providing financing to under-served minority and immigrant entrepreneurs and low-income small business owners to increase financial…	Rolling	$500 – $25K
Flagstar Bank's Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Grant Indiana Black Expo Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $175K This grant program provides working capital grants to small businesses and entrepreneurs who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) in Flagstar Bank's market areas. The program distributed $175,000 via thirty-five $5,000 grants.	Not published	$5K – $175K
Designer Fellowship Program and Funding for BIPOC Brands RaiseFashion Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	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

How much money do grants for minority owned businesses award?

Of the 210 grants for minority owned businesses Grantable lists as of October 15, 2026, 121 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $40K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $350K. 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 minority owned businesses?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (6), Ace Foundation (3), Amplify Equity Inc (3), Center for Economic Inclusion (3), and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) (3). In all, 163 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for minority owned businesses due?

Of 210 grants listed, 24 accept applications on a rolling basis, 3 have a published upcoming deadline, 67 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 116 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

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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