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.
Community Navigator Pilot Program Mini-Monies Program - Round 2 Status: Application process opened December 15th (for winter 2024 distribution) Geographic Scope: Vermont schools and school districts…
Community Reinvestment Plan (CRP) Small Business Grant Status: Currently CLOSED Geographic Scope: South Central Washington (Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima counties) Focus Areas: -…
Contract Financing Loan Fund Funder: BOC Capital Corp (Brooklyn, NY) Status: Active Geographic Scope: Primarily New York City; partnership with NYC Department of Small Business Services for enhanced…
COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Loan Organization: Lowcountry Alliance for Model Communities (LAMC) in partnership with Charleston LDC Program Type: Low-interest loans (not a traditional grant)…
COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund Status: Launched in response to COVID-19 crisis (March 2020) Geographic Scope: Southwest, Southeast, and Northwest Atlanta, Georgia Focus Areas: - Support for…
Cox Enterprises Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Negro College Fund Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary Overview Cox Enterprises Scholarship…
Overview _Note: 55% of the funds available for distribution in this program will be reserved for black, indigenous, or persons of color (BIPOC), or individuals whose income falls below the Federal…
Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (CEAP) Funder: PA Council on the Arts (statewide program) Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania (Berks, Schuylkill, and Lancaster Counties served by regional…
Cybersecurity Resiliency Assessment Grant Funder: U.S. Department of Defense's Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) Geographic Scope: New England region (Maine, Connecticut, Vermont, Massachusetts,…
Designer Fellowship Program and Funding for BIPOC Brands and Designers Status: Active program announced in 2022; current status and application timeline unknown Geographic Scope: Not explicitly…
Diamonds Do Good Entrepreneurship Grant Organization: Diamonds Do Good (formerly Diamond Empowerment Fund Inc) Status: Active annual program Geographic Scope: Global focus on natural…
Dowdy Scholars Enrichment Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The Dowdy Scholars Enrichment…
Dream of Change Business Support Grant Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: St. Louis area (North City focus mentioned) Focus Areas: - Black and Latinx entrepreneurs - Small business…
Economic Mobility Grants Status: Open for applications starting April 15, 2026 Geographic Scope: Minnesota-based organizations (seven-county Twin Cities metro area and beyond) Focus Areas: -…
ELEVATE TOGETHER Program Name: ELEVATE TOGETHER™ (powered by Round It Up America®) Funders: - Office Depot & Round It Up America - ODP Corporation (founding partner) - In partnership with: U.S.…
Elevate Together Cash Grant Overview: The Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) partners with the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Office Depot to offer cash grants for small…
Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program (EELP) Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), administered by Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. (RAEDI) Overview: The…
EMPOWER Overview: A transformative partnership model investing in construction entrepreneurs by providing back-office support services and equitable access to business capital and projects. Key…
Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology Training (PON 3981) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Amount: Up to US $1,000,000 Last Updated: September…
Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) - Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Grant Pathway Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Amount: Up to…