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.
Business Development Grants Funder: United Way of Greater Charlottesville in partnership with Minority Business Alliance of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce Status: Active; accepting…
USHCC Business Matchmaking Program Program Name: Procurement – Business Matchmaking Funder: United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Overview: A unique forum for Small Business Enterprises (SBEs)…
California Relief Grant Program Funder: State of California, administered by California Office of the Small Business Advocate Award Amount: Direct grants ranging between $5,000 and $25,000 Program…
Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdiction Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development Amount: Up to US $3,500,000 Last Updated: October 22,…
Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development Amount: Up to US $3,500,000 Last Updated: November 17,…
Program to diversify the cannabis industry in Washington state by reducing entry and business knowledge barriers with technical assistance, mentorship and grant opportunities.
CanNavigate Program Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Cannabis industry business development and technical assistance…
CHCF Innovation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Health Care Foundation Amount: Up to US $400,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The CHCF Innovation Fund Grant aims to enhance…
Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Amount: US $500,000 - US $2,500,000 Last Updated: December 22, 2025 Summary…
Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program NOFO (IL) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $500,000 - US $2,500,000 Last Updated:…
Climate-Critical Underrepresented Business Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Amount: Up to US $800,000 Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary Overview…
Coaching Enhancement Grant - Division II Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Collegiate Athletic Association Amount: US $48,000 Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The Coaching Enhancement Grant -…
CoFUND Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Inquiring Systems Inc. Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary CoFUND is a regranting program by CoFED aimed at empowering food and…
Comcast RISE Grant Program Overview: Comcast RISE (Representation, Investment, Strength and Empowerment) is a grant program designed to support small businesses hardest hit by COVID-19 and help them…
Commercial Property Acquisition Fund Status: Currently active Geographic Scope: Washington, DC Focus Areas: Commercial property acquisition assistance for businesses Overview: Through this fund, CFE…
Community Building Grant Funder: Impact Harrisburg Geographic Scope: City of Harrisburg, PA Background: Impact Harrisburg is a nonprofit created in 2014 to help steer the capital city's recovery from…
Community Business Preservation Program - Gunnison Cohort Funder: Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), Business Funding & Incentives Division Sponsoring Entity:…
Community Equity Fund - Minority Business Grants Funder: Franklin County (federal CARES Act funding) Administrator: Columbus Urban League Status: Launched August 2020; applications opened early…
Community Micro Equity Fund (CMEF) Overview: A comprehensive small business development and equity-like capital expansion model launched in 2021 with a multi-million-dollar grant from PNC Bank. Key…
Community Navigator Pilot Program Mini-Monies Program - Round 1 Status: Completed (distributed April 2022) Geographic Scope: Vermont schools and school districts statewide Funder: U.S. Small Business…