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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Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs · State Not published · Varies Procurement program for small minority and women-owned firms to perform on state-funded contracts.	Not published	Varies
NCEOX Inclusivity Fund Employee Ownership Expansion Network · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
POISE Community Impact Grants Poise Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The POISE Community Impact Grants, offered by the Poise Foundation, aim to support Black-led nonprofit organizations in the Pittsburgh Region.	Not published	$1K – $5K
REAL People's Fund Entrepreneurship Loan Program Revolutionary Economy for All Local People's Fund · Foundation Rolling · Varies A community-controlled capital fund and entrepreneurship program providing non-extractive loans, holistic business support, and political powerbuilding for BIPOC entrepreneurs and small businesses.	Rolling	Varies
Minority Business Enterprise Grants (Programa de Subsidios para Empresas Minoritarias) Greater Winston-Salem Development Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding program designed to support minority-owned businesses.	Not published	Varies
Equal Representation in Construction Apprenticeship (ERiCA) Grant - Supportive Resources for Childcare (CA) California Department of Industrial Relations · Foundation Not published · $200K – $1.5M The Equal Representation in Construction Apprenticeship (ERiCA) Grant aims to create pathways for women, non-binary individuals, and underserved populations in the construction industry.	Not published	$200K – $1.5M
Social Business Match Program (SBMP) Venn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A Program-Related Investment (PRI) initiative designed to help social businesses access seed capital for growth.	Not published	Varies
Business Matchmaking Program United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Varies A unique forum for Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) to connect with procurement officers from federal agencies and Fortune 500 companies, representing hundreds of millions of dollars in business opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Fund Manager Education Program Boston Impact Initiative Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies A cohort-based educational program designed to equip emerging fund managers with the skills and knowledge needed to deploy integrated capital effectively, fostering economic and racial justice in their communities.	Not published	Varies
Virginia 30 Day Fund The 30 Day Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K A nonprofit organization providing forgivable loans to small businesses in Virginia affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.	Not published	Up to $3K
Community Navigator Pilot Program (CNPP) Mini-Monies Program - Round 1 Vermont Principals Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $65K	Not published	$3K – $65K
Seeding Grants United Way of South Central Michigan · Foundation Not published · $60K Provide unrestricted, one-year investments to BIPOC-led organizations, representing a shift toward more equitable funding practices in philanthropy.	Not published	$60K
KeyBank Foundation Small Business Support Grant Fourth Plain Forward · Foundation Not published · $20K Provide crucial support to small business owners along the Fourth Plain Boulevard corridor through multiple initiatives.	Not published	$20K
Small Business Financial Assistance Beygood Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Small businesses in need can apply for financial assistance through the NAACP.	Not published	Varies
Building Opportunities for Lasting Development (BOLD) Grant Program The City of Birmingham · State Not published · $50K – $150K The Building Opportunities for Lasting Development (BOLD) Grant Program, initiated by the City of Birmingham’s Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity, invites innovative proposals for enhancing economic development.	Not published	$50K – $150K
Envolve Award USA Entrepeneurship Award Corp · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K Regionally-focused business plan competition recognizing best examples of entrepreneurship among diverse and underserved entrepreneurs.	Not published	Up to $25K
M/WBE Pathways to Prime Grant Program Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO) · State Not published · Varies The M/WBE Pathways to Prime Grant Program aims to strengthen minority and women-owned business enterprises in Harris County.	Not published	Varies
Fair Food Fund Fair Food Network Inc · Foundation Rolling · $10K – $250K All financing complemented by comprehensive business assistance:	Rolling	$10K – $250K
EXCELerate Loan Fund 2.0 Brooklyn Alliance Capital Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $50K Loans of up to $50,000 available to established businesses seeking growth capital. Supported by the Social Justice Fund of the Joe & Clara Tsai Foundation.	Rolling	Up to $50K
Vanguard Accelerator Business Grants Center for Economic Inclusion · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K Accelerate growth of Latina and Black-, woman-owned businesses	Not published	$5K – $50K
UPS Ignite Grant Program Detroit Regional Chamber · Foundation Not published · $10K The UPS Ignite program provides grants and support to diverse small business owners and entrepreneurs.	Not published	$10K
Arsht-Cannon Fund Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $40K The Arsht-Cannon Fund (ACF) has been supporting opportunities for Hispanic communities in Delaware for 20 years (since 2004). It has awarded over $12 million to 150 organizations.	Not published	$5K – $40K
Community Navigator Pilot Program (CNPP) Mini-Monies Program - Round 2 Vermont Principals Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $45K	Not published	$45K
Vanguard Accelerator Business Grant Center for Economic Inclusion · Foundation Not published · $5K Center for Economic Inclusion (St. Paul, MN) awards Vanguard Accelerator $5,000 business grants to 10 Latina- or Black-owned businesses in the Twin Cities ($50k pool). Registration currently closed; recurring cohort.	Not published	$5K

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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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