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	Equitable Energy Future Grant Program	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	$250K – $1M
Foundation	WEPOWER Capital Fund	Wepower	Rolling	$1.5M
State	Microenterprise Loan Program	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Capital Readiness Program (East Coast Hub)	Ace Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Washington Federal Foundation: Community Impact Grants	Washington Federal Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $20K
State	Small, Minority and Women-Owned Business Account - Video Lottery Terminal Fund (VLT)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NeighborWorks Capital Equity Fund	National Equity Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	USDA NIFA - Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (Field School)	Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council	Rolling	$408K – $50M
Foundation	Commercial Property Acquisition Fund	City First Enterprises Inc	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	Minority Business Enterprise Loan Program	Southern Ms Planning &	Rolling	$15K – $250K
Foundation	USHCC Community Navigator Pilot Program (USHCCBizNav)	United States Hispanic Chamber Of	Rolling	$5M
State	Ward 8 Community Investment Fund (Ward8CIF) Grant Program - Round 2 FY26	DSLBD Current Funding	Rolling	$896K – $43M
Foundation	Freed Fellowship Grant	Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Foundation	Nasdaq Quarterly Grant Program	Nasdaq Educational Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Equity Fund - Minority Business Grants	Columbus Urban League	Rolling	$400K – $2M
Foundation	BUILD Scholarship Program	Radian Placematters Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MPDC Workforce Diversity & Development Program	Madison Park Development Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WA State Small Business Resiliency Grant	Multi-Ethnic Business Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Grant	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity	Rolling	$500K – $2.5M
Foundation	EXCELerate Loan Fund 2.0	Brooklyn Alliance Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Comcast RISE	Portland Business Alliance	Rolling	$40K
Foundation	Small Business Start-up Grants	Carpenter Contractor Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GEEDC Grants	Greater Erie Economic Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Reinvestment Plan (CRP) Small Business Grant	South Central Workforce Development Council	Rolling	Varies

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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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