Last updated June 12, 2026
There are currently 213 active grants for minority-owned businesses in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Building Opportunities for Lasting Development (BOLD) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The City of Birmingham Amount: US $50,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: July 11, 2025 Summary The Building…
Business Boost Grant Program Organization: Downtown Asheboro Inc. Geographic Scope: Downtown Asheboro Historic District (physical storefront location required) Program Vision: Foster a downtown…
Business Certification Program Overview: Advantage Valley has launched a program to help entrepreneurs obtain the business certification needed to grow their company. The program provides…
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,…
CanNavigate Program Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Cannabis industry business development and technical assistance…
Capital Readiness Program - East Coast Hub Funder: Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) with National ACE and The Outpost Status: Launched May 31, 2024 (East Coast Hub officially opened)…
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:…
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.
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.
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.