Grants for Minority Owned Businesses

Last updated August 15, 2026

There are currently 211 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	Supplier Diversity Mini-Grants	Advantage Valley Inc	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Green Growth Alliance: US/Japan Climate-Gender Innovation Collective for Africa	Alphamundi Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Assistance Partnerships Program Grant	Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)	Rolling	$100K – $400K
Foundation	Bank of Marin- Annual Grant Program	Bank of Marin	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	JobsOhio: Small Business Grant	Jobsohio	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Neil Muldrow Business Development Fund	Central Baltimore Partnership Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology Training (PON 3981) Grant	New York State Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)	Rolling	Up to $1M
Foundation	TechTown Startup Fund	Wayne State University Research And	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Latino Impact Fund Grant	The Cleveland Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $25K
State	Small, Minority-Owned Business Sports Wagering Assistance Fund (SWAF)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Building Grant	Impact Harrisburg	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Agricultural Reinvestment Fund	Rural Advancement Foundation Internation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Motor City Match	Detroit Economic Growth Corporation	Rolling	Up to $85K
Foundation	Minority Business Funding (Future Program)	National Independent Venue Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)	Pennsylvania Cdfi Network	Rolling	$45M
Foundation	West Side Corridor Revitalization Fund	Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Neighborhood Business Grant	Citizens Committee for New York City Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Small Business Support Hubs (SBSH) Program - Great Lakes Bay Small Business Hub	Central Michigan University	Rolling	$2.7M
Foundation	Cox Enterprises Scholarship Program Grant	United Negro College Fund Inc	Rolling	Up to $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

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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