Grants for Minority Owned Businesses

Last updated August 18, 2026

There are currently 212 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	Northside Real Estate Developer Grants	The Jay and Rose Phillips Family	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ELEVATE TOGETHER	United States Hispanic Chamber Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund (2024)	Ace Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdiction	California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $3.5M
Foundation	Generation Impact Business Accelerator Program	The Alliance for Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Intuit Efficiency Mini-Grants	California Green Business Network	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ready for Business Fund	Greater Seattle Business Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund	Kindred Futures Inc	Rolling	$3K – $25K
Foundation	Business Certification Program	Advantage Valley Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Contract Financing Loan Fund	Boc Capital Corp	Rolling	$250K – $500K
Foundation	ALX B2B Grant Program (Alexandria Back to Business)	Alexandria Economic Development	Rolling	$10K – $20K
Foundation	Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program (EELP)	Raedi Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $150K
Foundation	Cybersecurity Resiliency Assessment Grant (New England Regional Defense Industry Collaboration)	Maine Manufacturing Extension	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (CEAP)	Berks Arts Council	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	Moody’s Community Impact Grant Program	Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Minority Business Recognition Program	Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs	Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	California Relief Grant Program	Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Minority Business Subsidy Program (Programa de Subsidios para Empresas Minoritarias)	Greater Winston-salem Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Vanguard Accelerator Forgivable Loans	Center for Economic Inclusion	Rolling	$25K – $250K
Foundation	Founders + Fund(Her)s	Basblue Inc	Rolling	$18K
Foundation	Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) - Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Grant Pathway	Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	From Community, For Community: Helping King County Businesses Thrive (RFP #25-01)	Workforce Development Council Seattle-ki	Rolling	Varies
State	Linked Deposit	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	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

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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