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	Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program	The Foundation for Enhancing Communities	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women and Minorities in Construction Trades Program Grant	New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Growing Justice Fund Program Grant	Growing Justice Fund	Rolling	$10K – $25K
Foundation	Micro Loan Program	Franklin Southampton Economic	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Minority Business Grants Program (Programa de Subsidios para Empresas Minoritarias)	Greater Winston-salem Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grants for Everyone	County of San Diego Black Chamber of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Amplifying Opportunity in Our Community	Amplify Equity Inc	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program (HDBA Grants)	Pennsylvania Cdfi Network	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)	The Mortgage Capital Development	Rolling	$5M – $10M
Foundation	Reimagine Oregon Economic Opportunity Investment Fund Grant	Prosper Portland	Rolling	$5K – $300K
Foundation	SIF: Promise Act Grant	Southwest Initiative Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Washington State Organic & Sustainable Farming Fund	Tilth Alliance	Rolling	$550K
Foundation	Latino Small Business Capital Access Program (CAP)	District Bridges	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ALX B2B Business Association Grant Program	Alexandria Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $535K
Foundation	IEDA Targeted Small Business Program	West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Black Economic Alliance Entrepreneurs Fund (BEA Entrepreneurs Fund)	Black Economic Alliance Foundation	Rolling	$50M
State	Maryland State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Coaching Enhancement Grant - Division II	National Collegiate Athletic Association	Rolling	$48K
State	Equitable Access to Credit Grant Program	Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NYS Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant	Asian American Federation Inc	Rolling	$800M
Foundation	2026 Scholarship Program	Executive Leadership Council	Rolling	$2.8M
Foundation	JOEDP Community Business Loan Fund	Jacksonville Onslow Economic Develo	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CanNavigate Program	Metropolitan Consortium of Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	InvestTVL Entrepreneur Microloans	Thomasville Community Development	Rolling	Up to $30K

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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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