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 state and 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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ELEVATE TOGETHER United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Varies A nonprofit initiative designed to address systemic discrimination and historical racial disparities in business growth and profitability in Black and Hispanic communities.	Not published	Varies
AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund (2024) Ace Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K Fourth year of the AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund supporting independent AAPI-owned restaurants. Grants enable restaurants to: Use of funds focuses on growth and expansion of the business.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdiction California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $3.5M The Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions aims to promote economic justice for those impacted by cannabis criminalization by providing support to local governments.	Not published	Up to $3.5M
Generation Impact Business Accelerator Program The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K Provide support, guidance and resources for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs to launch and grow small businesses.	Not published	Up to $15K
Intuit Efficiency Mini-Grants California Green Business Network · Foundation Not published · Varies A mini-grant program that financially supports small businesses in sustainability projects beyond Green Business Certification.	Not published	Varies
Ready for Business Fund Greater Seattle Business Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program supporting small business owners, particularly LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and those from underrepresented communities.	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund Kindred Futures Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $25K Ensure that Black businesses have equitable access to COVID-19 resources; supplement community efforts; advocate for resources needed by small business and nonprofit community; share resources and new information as available.	Not published	$3K – $25K
Amplify Equity — Amplifying Opportunity Entrepreneur Stipend Program Amplify Equity Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Amplify Equity is a 501(c)(3) CDFI serving the Southern Tier & Finger Lakes regions of New York.	Not published	Up to $10K
Business Certification Program Advantage Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Advantage Valley has launched a program to help entrepreneurs obtain the business certification needed to grow their company.	Not published	Varies
Contract Financing Loan Fund BOC Capital Corp · Foundation Rolling · $250K – $500K	Rolling	$250K – $500K
ALX B2B Grant Program (Alexandria Back to Business) Alexandria Economic Development Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K Emergency relief grant program designed to support Alexandria small businesses affected by COVID-19. A total of $3.5 million was distributed to 309 qualifying small businesses in the first round.	Not published	$10K – $20K
Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program (EELP) Raedi Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $150K The Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program provides loan capital for businesses owned and operated by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color), low-income persons, women, veterans, and/or persons with disabilities.	Rolling	$5K – $150K
Cybersecurity Resiliency Assessment Grant (New England Regional Defense Industry Collaboration) Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (CEAP) Berks Arts Council · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $2K A statewide grant program for entrepreneurs who have a small business or are developing a business related to the arts. Funding must be used to support business formation or development.	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Moody’s Community Impact Grant Program Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The Moody's Community Impact Grant Program supports organizations with tax-exempt status to foster social and economic equality.	Not published	Varies
Minority Business Recognition Program Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies A recognition program for minority-owned businesses in Arlington that have demonstrated the core values of the 4-Way Test through integrous leadership in business practices, community service and engagement.	Rolling	Varies
Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs · State Not published · Varies A unit of the Executive Department, the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs connects members of the small, minority, women, and veteran vendor communities to greater economic opportunities.	Not published	Varies
California Relief Grant Program Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The California Relief Grant Program awards direct grants to small businesses impacted by the pandemic. Award amounts are based on each business's annual revenue as documented in the business's most recent tax return.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Minority Business Subsidy Program (Programa de Subsidios para Empresas Minoritarias) Greater Winston-Salem Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Vanguard Accelerator Forgivable Loans Center for Economic Inclusion · Foundation Not published · $25K – $250K Provide access to forgivable loans to accelerate growth of Latina and Black-, woman-owned businesses	Not published	$25K – $250K
Founders + Fund(Her)s Basblue Inc · Foundation Not published · $18K A funding and mentorship program that brings together early-stage women and non-binary founders from historically underrepresented and under-resourced communities with funders, mentors, and investors.	Not published	$18K
Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) - Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Grant Pathway Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) offers grants for Combined Heat and Power (CHP) projects in Delaware, supporting non-residential facilities in enhancing energy efficiency.	Not published	Up to $250K
From Community, For Community: Helping King County Businesses Thrive (RFP #25-01) Workforce Development Council Seattle-Ki · Foundation Not published · Varies Seeking trusted community organizations to help deliver small business grants that build wealth and opportunity in King County This opportunity continues the Community Reinvestment Fund's work to address racial, economic, and social…	Not published	Varies
Linked Deposit Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The MARYLAND LINKED DEPOSIT PROGRAM is a statewide initiative designed to stimulate opportunities for certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Small Businesses by reducing the interest rate on loans they obtain from participating…	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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