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.
Impact100 Essex- Equity Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact100 Essex Amount: US $10,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: July 14, 2025 Summary The Impact100 Essex Equity Grants provide unrestricted…
Inclusive and Equitable Entrepreneurial Communities Grants Funder: Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Contact: Jennifer Heien Phone: (507) 214-7040 Email: inquiry@smifoundation.org Address: 525…
Initiators Fellowship Program Type: Two-year fellowship for emerging social entrepreneurs Geographic Scope: Greater Minnesota (53 counties and 6 Native nations served by Initiative Foundation,…
Intuit Efficiency Mini-Grants Funder: Intuit in partnership with California Green Business Network (CAGBN) Overview: A mini-grant program that financially supports small businesses in sustainability…
InvestTVL Entrepreneur Microloans Funder: InvestTVL (Community Development Loan Fund), a partnership of Spark Thomasville and Thomasville Community Development Corporation, with support from…
JEM Group Diversity in Construction Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The JEM Group Diversity in…
JobsOhio: Small Business Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: JobsOhio Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The JobsOhio Small Business Grant provides essential financial support…
JOEDP Community Business Loan Fund Funder: Jacksonville Onslow Economic Development Partnership (JOEDP) Geographic Scope: Jacksonville and Onslow County, North Carolina Purpose: Provide gap financing…
Kenneth King Foundation: Job Creation & Entrepreneurship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kenneth King Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Kenneth King…
KeyBank Foundation Small Business Support Grant Funder: KeyBank Foundation Award Amount: $20,000 Geographic Scope: Fourth Plain Boulevard corridor, Vancouver, Washington Purpose: Provide crucial…
KeyBank-Sponsored Mini-Grant Program Geographic Scope: Fourth Plain Corridor, Clark County, Washington Funder: KeyBank Foundation Award Amount: $1,000 per grant Focus Areas: - Essential kitchen…
Latino Impact Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Cleveland Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The Latino Impact Fund Grant, launched in September…
Latino Small Business Capital Access Program (CAP) Funder: District Bridges in partnership with the Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA) Geographic Scope: Washington, DC Focus Areas: - Capital…
M/WBE Pathways to Prime Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO) Last Updated: May 13, 2025 Summary The M/WBE Pathways to Prime Grant…
Manufacturing Reinvented (Cook County) Geographic Scope: Suburban Cook County, Illinois Status: 2023 round announced; over 150 manufacturers applied Total Program Funding: $5 million program Award…
MBDA Capital Readiness Program Funder: Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), U.S. Department of Commerce Funding Source: U.S. Department of Treasury's State Small Business Credit Initiative…
Micro Loan Program Overview: Small business financing program providing microloans to help create or expand small businesses in the Franklin Southampton area. Administrators: Franklin Southampton…
Minority Business Enterprise Grants Spanish Name: Programa de Subsidios para Empresas Minoritarias Funder: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. Geographic Scope: Winston-Salem and Greater Winston-Salem area,…
Minority Business Enterprise Loan Program Funder: Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District (SMPDD) Overview: SMPDD provides funding to start-up or existing businesses that hold a…
Minority Business Enterprise Micro-Loan Program Funder: Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District (SMPDD) Overview: SMPDD provides smaller-scale financing for minority-owned businesses…