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 foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Community Navigator Pilot Program (CNPP) Mini-Monies Program - Round 2	Vermont Principals Association Inc	Rolling	$45K
Foundation	Small Business Workforce Accelerator Grant (RFP #24-01)	Workforce Development Council Seattle-ki	Rolling	Up to $7K
Foundation	Inclusive and Equitable Entrepreneurial Communities Grants	Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	VOLT Fund (Video Lottery Terminal Fund)	Anne Arundel Economic Development	Rolling	$25K – $500K
Foundation	West Side Innovation Fund	Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	HVADC Agribusiness Loan Fund	Hudson Valley Agri-business Development	Rolling	$25K – $1M
Foundation	Diamonds Do Good Entrepreneurship Grant	Diamond Empowerment Fund Inc	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) - Prescriptive Pathway Grants	Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Harris County Opportunity Fund Grant	Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO)	Rolling	$5K – $250K
Foundation	Thriving Entrepreneurs Grant Program	The Oregon Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Wells Fargo Diverse Community Capital Program	Opportunity Finance Network	Rolling	$175M
Foundation	JEM Group Diversity in Construction Scholarship Fund Grant	The Foundation for Enhancing Communities	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dream of Change Business Support Grant	Wepower	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Access to Local Foods Grants	Arkansas Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Raising the NYS Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund	National Council for Community	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Thurston County Target Zone Business Startup Grant	Thurston Economic Development Council	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Rooted Philanthropic Grant	Rooted Philanthropic	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	seCTerRise Business Retention & Expansion Program	Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	Super Bowl LVI Business Connect	Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	HIIVE Program (Hub for Inclusivity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship)	Charlotte Center City Partners	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Climate-Critical Underrepresented Business Support Grant	The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)	Rolling	Up to $800K
Foundation	Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program NOFO (IL) Grant	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	$500K – $2.5M
Foundation	Elevate Together Cash Grant	Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	B:Side Credit Builder Program	Bside Capital	Rolling	$10K

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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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