Grants for Minority Owned Businesses

Last updated August 17, 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
Foundation	Hartford International Micro-Grant Program	Hedco Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	USHCC Avanzando Suppliers with Blue Wave	United States Hispanic Chamber Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Green Builds Business	United States Hispanic Chamber Of	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority (MSBDFA)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wilmington Strong Fund	Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	CoFUND Grant	Inquiring Systems Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) - Custom Pathway Grants	Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	EMPOWER	Greenwood Archer Capital Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Texas Solar for All Coalition EPA Grant	Texas Solar Energy Society Inc	Rolling	$250M
Foundation	Thriving Neighborhoods Grant	Travelers Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Micro Equity Fund (CMEF)	Greenwood Archer Capital Inc	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	ACER INC. Grant	African Career Education & Resources In	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	New Economy Loan Fund	New Economy Project Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Motor City Match	Detroit Economic Growth Association	Rolling	Up to $85K
Foundation	Fairwinds Foundation Grants	Fairwinds Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Brooklyn Alliance Capital, Inc. Micro-Loans	Brooklyn Alliance Inc	Rolling	$500 – $25K
Foundation	Truist Foundation Grants	Truist Foundation Inc	Rolling	$15K
Foundation	Community Business Preservation Program - Gunnison Cohort	Region 10 League for Economic	Rolling	$130K
Foundation	MN Promise Act Grant	West Broadway Business and Area Coalition	Rolling	$7M
Foundation	Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions	California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $3.5M
Foundation	Washington State Department of Commerce Lending Agency Grant	Fourth Plain Forward	Rolling	$1.4M
Foundation	45Camp Accelerator	VertueLab	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SBIR/STTR Matching Fund	Tennessee Technology Development Corp	Rolling	$7M
Foundation	OKC Rescue Program	The Alliance for Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $15K

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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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