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.
GEEDC Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Erie Economic Development Corporation Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Greater Erie Economic Development Corporation (GEEDC), founded in 1974,…
Generation Impact Business Accelerator Program Status: Program launched 2021; applications opened for second cohort August 1, 2022 Administrator: Progress OKC / The Alliance for Economic Development…
GFPI Community Fund Funder: Chicago Food Policy Action Council (CFPAC) Geographic Scope: Metro Chicago region; locally-based organizations with primary operations in Illinois and/or within 250 miles…
GJDC Airport Concessions Loan Program Purpose: Loans for ACDBE (Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) certified businesses pursuing or currently holding concession opportunities at…
GJDC Contractor Financing Program Purpose: Contract-based financing for government-based contracts and purchase orders. Geographic Scope: Not specified Focus Areas: Government contracting and…
GK Fund Grant Support Program Funder: GK Fund Inc, Boston, MA Website: thegkfund.org Mission: The GK Fund supports culturally diverse entrepreneurs and small businesses by connecting them to…
Govenor's Industry Vocations Scholarship (NJ) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: June 09, 2025 Summary The…
Grants for Everyone Funder: County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce Geographic Scope: San Diego County, CA, US Program Overview: A grant program available to underrepresented businesses.…
Green Builds Business Program Name: Green Builds Business – Greening Toyota's Supply Chain Funder: Toyota (via USHCC partnership) Overview: A business coaching program that offers proven green best…
Green Growth Alliance: US/Japan Climate-Gender Innovation Collective for Africa Funder: AlphaMundi Foundation in partnership with United States-Japan Foundation Program Type: Mentorship and technical…
Growing Justice Fund Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Growing Justice Fund Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary Overview Growing Justice Fund Program The Fund for…
Harris County Opportunity Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO) Amount: US $5,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The…
Hartford International Micro-Grant Program Award Amount: Up to $10,000 Program Type: Grants (non-repayable, not loans) Purpose: To help minority-owned small businesses grow through funding for…
HEDCO-SAMA Forgivable Loan Program with SHEBA Partnership Award Type: Forgivable loans Loan Amount: Up to $50,000 Interest Rate: 0% Application Fee: None Loan Terms: Forgivable after 1 year if all…
HIIVE Program Overview Program Name: Hub for Inclusivity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (HIIVE) Status: Active - Cohort 3 completed in December 2025; future cohorts anticipated Geographic Scope:…
HIIVE Program Overview Organization: Charlotte Center City Partners Program Type: Nine-week small business educational program Geographic Scope: Center City Charlotte (Uptown, South End, and Midtown)…
Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program (HDBA Grants) Status: Active (as of 2024) Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania Focus Areas: - Historically disadvantaged businesses - Small business…
HVADC Agribusiness Loan Fund Purpose: Specialized lending for agribusiness providing alternative credit instrument for businesses that may not access sufficient capital through traditional…
IEDA Targeted Small Business Program Geographic Scope: Iowa Focus Areas: Business startup and growth assistance for underrepresented entrepreneurs Eligibility: - Women entrepreneurs - Individuals…
Impact Now Grant Funder: Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon and Black American Chamber of Commerce Program Status: Currently paused. The state Economic Equity Investment Program that…