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
State	Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program	Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CHCF Innovation Fund Grant	California Healthcare Foundation	Rolling	Up to $400K
Foundation	NCEOX Inclusivity Fund	Employee Ownership Expansion Network	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	POISE Community Impact Grants	Poise Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	REAL People's Fund Entrepreneurship Loan Program	Revolutionary Economy	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Minority Business Enterprise Grants (Programa de Subsidios para Empresas Minoritarias)	Greater Winston-salem	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Equal Representation in Construction Apprenticeship (ERiCA) Grant - Supportive Resources for Childcare (CA)	California Department of Industrial Relations	Rolling	$200K – $1.5M
Foundation	Social Business Match Program (SBMP)	Venn Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Business Matchmaking Program	United States Hispanic Chamber Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fund Manager Education Program	Boston Impact Initiative Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Virginia 30 Day Fund	The 30 Day Fund Inc	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Community Navigator Pilot Program (CNPP) Mini-Monies Program - Round 1	Vermont Principals Association Inc	Rolling	$3K – $65K
Foundation	Seeding Grants	United Way of South Central Michigan	Rolling	$60K
Foundation	KeyBank Foundation Small Business Support Grant	Fourth Plain Forward	Rolling	$20K
Foundation	Small Business Financial Assistance	Beygood Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Building Opportunities for Lasting Development (BOLD) Grant Program	The City of Birmingham	Rolling	$50K – $150K
State	Made in DC Retail Residency — Vendor Call Opportunity	DSLBD Current Funding	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Envolve Award USA	Entrepeneurship Award Corp	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	M/WBE Pathways to Prime Grant Program	Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fair Food Fund	Fair Food Network Inc	Rolling	$10K – $250K
Foundation	EXCELerate Loan Fund 2.0	Brooklyn Alliance Capital Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Vanguard Accelerator Business Grants	Center for Economic Inclusion	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	UPS Ignite Grant Program	Detroit Regional Chamber	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Arsht-Cannon Fund	Delaware Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K – $40K

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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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