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Best Grants for Minorities

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Maada’ookiing Grants

Northland Foundation
Private
Aitkin County, Minnesota, Carlton County, Minnesota +5 more
Up to US $5,000
Maada’ookiing Grants provide up to $5,000 to support Native American-led community building initiatives. The program aims to strengthen culture and community among Native American peoples by fostering resilience and creative solutions. Guided by a Native American design team and an Advisory Board, Maada’ookiing emphasizes collaboration and relationship-building with Native nations. The grants focus on areas such as youth support, language preservation, and civic engagement, helping to bring community-identified issues to the forefront.
Native American Services Native American Culture & Heritage Indigenous Services

Central Georgia Empowerment Fund

Community Foundation of Central Georgia
Private
Bibb County, Georgia, Houston County, Georgia +1 more
Up to US $5,000
The Central Georgia Empowerment Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, fosters Black leadership and supports nonprofits serving the Black community. Members contribute $325 annually to enhance life quality and sustainability for marginalized African Americans. Grants are awarded based on presentations at an annual event. Eligibility includes being a 501(c)(3) organization, having a budget under $500,000, and demonstrating a commitment to Black-led initiatives that benefit the local community.
Black American Services

Tribal Epidemiology Centers

US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Indian Health Service
Federal Government
United States
Unspecified amount
The Tribal Epidemiology Centers initiative aims to support currently unserved areas through a new cohort of TEC sites. Funded by the US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Indian Health Service, this program seeks to enhance public health capacity within tribal communities, ensuring access to essential health services and resources. The initiative underscores a commitment to addressing health disparities and promoting wellness among Native populations.
Epidemiology & Public Health Indigenous Health Systems Native American Services +1 more

Siembra Latinos Fund Grants

Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private
Monterey County, California
US $2,500 - US $5,000
The Siembra Latinos Fund, initiated by local Latino leaders, aims to enhance the quality of life for the Latino community in Monterey County. The fund prioritizes economic mobility through leadership development, work experience, and educational support. Grants are available to 501(c)3 organizations and public agencies, promoting projects that foster community engagement and skills growth. Funded initiatives should align with the mission to create opportunities and improve livelihoods for Latino residents.
Hispanic and Latino Services Education Economic Services & Development +1 more

Public Health Nursing

Indian Health Service
Federal Government
United States
Unspecified amount
The Public Health Nursing initiative aims to enhance the health and wellness of American Indian and Alaska Native men by implementing a culturally sensitive case management model. Through this program, Public Health Nurses will provide preventive health services, facilitate access to care, and encourage healthy lifestyle choices. By promoting early identification and management of health issues, the initiative strives to improve overall community health outcomes through targeted, collaborative interventions.
Epidemiology & Public Health Nursing Native American Services +1 more

Urban Indian Health 4-in-1 Program

US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Indian Health Service
Federal Government
United States
Unspecified amount
The Urban Indian Health 4-in-1 Program is designed to enhance the health and well-being of urban Native Americans through targeted initiatives in immunization, health promotion, disease prevention, mental health support, and addressing alcohol and substance abuse issues. Funded by the US Dept. of Health & Human Services, this program aims to improve access to essential health services and foster healthier communities among urban Indian populations.
Indigenous Health Systems Native American Services Indigenous Services +1 more

Youth Regional Treatment Center Aftercare Program

US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Indian Health Service
Federal Government
United States
Unspecified amount
The Youth Regional Treatment Center Aftercare Program aims to support American Indian and Alaska Native youth in maintaining safety, sobriety, and success post-discharge from Youth Regional Treatment Centers. This initiative enhances culturally relevant, community-based aftercare by fostering care coordination, building partnerships, and addressing barriers to improve youth outcomes.
Youth Services Indigenous Health Systems Native American Services +1 more

Black Philanthropy Giving Circle  Grant

Baltimore Community Foundation
Private
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Baltimore County, Maryland +10 more
US $25,000
The Black Philanthropy Giving Circle Grant, managed by the Baltimore Community Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations that are Black-led or serve Black communities in the Baltimore area. This grant aims to enhance services for African-Americans, ensuring their needs are prioritized. With a focus on community-driven initiatives, the Fund encourages applications from organizations that contribute positively to the local landscape and uphold the values of empowerment and support for Black communities.
Black American Services

Urban Indian Health Program - Education & Research

US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Indian Health Service
Federal Government
United States
Unspecified amount
The Urban Indian Health Program - Education & Research collaborates with the US Dept. of Health & Human Services to enhance educational and research opportunities for urban Indian populations. This initiative aims to address health disparities and ensure that urban Indians have access to quality health services and information. By partnering with various urban Indian organizations, the program fosters community engagement and empowers individuals through education and research, ultimately improving health outcomes.
Education Native American Services Indigenous Services +1 more

Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention

US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Indian Health Service
Federal Government
United States
Unspecified amount
The Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention program aims to reduce suicide rates among American Indian and Alaska Native populations. By enhancing care coordination and culturally relevant behavioral health services, it targets at-risk youth with early intervention strategies. This initiative emphasizes community engagement and collaboration among families, youth, and partners, fostering a comprehensive approach to prevention and support for those affected by suicide.
Crisis Intervention Suicide Prevention Native American Services +1 more

Boggan/Holland African American Community Fund

Albion Community Foundation
Private
Calhoun County, Michigan
Up to US $1,000
The Boggan/Holland African American Community Fund, established by the Albion Community Foundation, aims to empower African American youth through targeted programs. Grants up to $1,000 support initiatives that enhance community engagement and cultural heritage. Eligibility extends to 501(c)(3) nonprofits within the greater Albion area, including faith institutions and schools. The fund prioritizes projects that directly benefit the African American community, fostering growth and development while ensuring applicants are in good standing with previous grants.
Black American Services

NBA Foundation Grants

National Basketball Association Foundation
Private
Canada, United States
More than US $25,000
The NBA Foundation Grants aim to empower Black youth by providing economic opportunities through skills training, mentorship, and career advancement programs. Established by all 30 NBA teams, the foundation focuses on organizations aligned with its mission, specifically those serving Black youth in NBA markets. Applications for 2024 grants are now open, with a review process taking 12-14 weeks. This initiative is crucial for promoting sustainable economic and racial justice in communities.
Career / College Preparation Black American Services Youth Services +2 more

African American Community Fund Grant

Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
Private
Adams County, Ohio, Ashtabula County, Ohio +30 more
US $500 - US $5,000
The African American Community Fund Grant, established by Ernest E. and Ernest A. Bynum, aims to support African American communities in Appalachian Ohio. This fund addresses disparities and enhances the quality of life through initiatives in arts, education, economic development, and health services. Grants range from $500 to $5,000, focusing on projects led by Black organizations across 32 counties. This initiative strengthens both the African American population and the broader community.
Black American Services Community Development & Revitalization Art & Culture +4 more

Youth Opportunities - Youth Innovations Test Grant

Ontario Trillium Foundation
Private
Canada
Up to C $100,000
The Youth Innovations Test Grant, offered by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, empowers grassroots groups by funding projects led by youth or youth-adult partnerships. This initiative aims to enhance the social and economic well-being of young people, especially those from Indigenous and Black communities facing systemic barriers. Eligible projects should foster collaboration, innovation, and cultural connection, enabling youth to address issues collectively and create lasting positive impacts in their communities.
Youth Services Youth Development & Leadership Black American Services +1 more

TCA Texas Arts Create 2 Grant

Texas Commission On The Arts
State/Local Government
Texas
More than US $3,000
The TCA Texas Arts Create 2 Grant, offered by the Texas Commission on the Arts, aims to support Established Minority Arts Organizations with budgets exceeding $50,000. This grant provides multi-year operational support, allowing organizations to apply for funding covering one year, with potential extension based on available funds. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt nonprofits and comply with various federal regulations. The program seeks to enhance the creative economy in Texas, fostering a diverse and innovative arts community.
Art & Culture Black American Culture & Heritage Asian / Pacific Island Culture & Heritage +2 more

Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Grant

Arkansas Community Foundation Inc
Private
Arkansas
US $1,000 - US $2,500
The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Grant, provided by the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation, aims to support Arkansas nonprofits that positively impact underserved populations, particularly African Americans. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, hospitals, and public schools focusing on education, health, youth development, and economic growth. Proposals demonstrating community benefit, organizational capacity, project evaluation, sustainability, and collaboration are favored, especially those addressing COVID-19 impacts.
Black American Services

Tribal Self-Governance - Negotiation

Indian Health Service
Federal Government
United States
Unspecified amount
The Tribal Self-Governance Planning and Negotiation Cooperative Agreements are designed to assist tribes in planning and preparing to manage healthcare services for their members through the Tribal Self Governance Program. The Indian Health Service will provide three awards under this initiative, aiming to empower tribal organizations in their efforts to enhance healthcare delivery and self-determination.
Native American Services Indigenous Sovereignty & Rights Indigenous Services

Tribal Management Development

US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Indian Health Service
Federal Government
United States
Unspecified amount
The Tribal Management Grant program is designed to empower tribes and tribal organizations by enabling them to take over functions and services of the Indian Health Service. Under the Public Law 93-638, this initiative aims to enhance their health management capabilities, fostering self-determination and improved healthcare delivery. The Indian Health Service plans to provide between five and sixteen awards to support this vital development in tribal health management.
Health & Medicine Indigenous Health Systems Native American Services +1 more

POISE Community Impact Grants

Poise Foundation
Private
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
US $1,000 - US $5,000
The POISE Community Impact Grants, offered by the Poise Foundation, aim to support Black-led nonprofit organizations in the Pittsburgh Region. Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000 and are awarded twice a year, focusing on areas such as economic development, education, entrepreneurship, and family strengthening. The foundation prioritizes applications from organizations that demonstrate a commitment to empowering the Black community and fostering self-sufficiency through innovative programming and community engagement.
Racial / Ethnic Justice & Rights Black American Services

Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund Grant

The Denver Foundation
Private
Adams County, Colorado, Arapahoe County, Colorado +5 more
US $2,500 - US $25,000
The Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund Grant provides essential resources to combat systemic racism and support Black communities across Colorado. It aims to empower Black-led nonprofits to navigate crises and achieve long-term sustainability. Given the ongoing effects of COVID-19 and racial injustices, the BRIC Fund focuses on community-driven priorities, ensuring that grants address pressing issues such as health, housing, economic opportunities, and youth engagement. The initiative is guided by a community-led advisory committee.
Racial / Ethnic Justice & Rights Black American Culture & Heritage Black American Services

Janisha R. Gabriel Movement Protection Fund

Solidaire Network
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
The Solidaire Network's Janisha R. Gabriel Movement Protection Fund supports frontline organizers facing security threats while fostering long-term safety. With $7.9 million allocated, the fund aids groups working towards racial, climate, gender, and reproductive justice. Despite a pause on new applications due to high demand, the fund remains committed to resourcing movement partners and addressing the disproportionate targeting of marginalized leaders amidst rising aggression from right-wing forces.
Black American Services Racial / Ethnic Justice & Rights

JSF Indigenous Peoples Grant Program

Theodore R And Vivian M Johnson Scholarship Foundation Inc
Private
Canada, United States
Unspecified amount
The JSF Indigenous Peoples Grant Program is dedicated to fostering economic development in Indigenous communities through entrepreneurship and business education. With over 30 years of experience, the program supports Indigenous students with scholarships and capacity-building grants. It has produced more than 80 graduates from its MBA in American Indian Entrepreneurship, addressing barriers to education and employment, and enhancing opportunities for entrepreneurs. JSF's commitment to these initiatives is evident in its annual investment of approximately $500,000.
Native American Services Indigenous Services Economic Services & Development

Muktuk Marston Foundation Fund

The Alaska Community Foundation
Private
Alaska
Up to US $30,000
The Muktuk Marston Foundation Fund supports charitable, literary, educational, and scientific initiatives primarily benefiting Alaska Natives in the region west of the 156th Meridian. With approximately $30,000 available annually, the fund welcomes applications from September 1 to December 1 each year. It aims to enhance subsistence food security and promote projects that serve cultural and educational purposes, fostering community development and support for local organizations.
Indigenous Services

KACF: Community Grant

Korean American Community Foundation
Private
Bergen County, New Jersey, Bronx County, New York +28 more
Up to US $100,000
The Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) offers a community grant to support programs enhancing the economic security of low-income Korean Americans. This multi-year grant provides up to $100,000 annually for organizations focused on education, employment, and financial stability. KACF prioritizes partnerships that address the unique challenges faced by Korean Americans, fostering a culture of giving and community engagement to empower individuals and transform lives.
Asian American Services

Unity Fund Grant

Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private
Aitkin County, Minnesota, Barron County, Wisconsin +7 more
US $5,000 - US $25,000

Unity Fund

Mission

This fund serves as a catalyst for advancing equity and justice for people of African Heritage in our community. It invests in initiatives that expand access to opportunity, strengthen systems, and ensure African Heritage individuals can fully participate in and benefit from community life.

Priorities include:

  • Advance racial equity and dismantle systemic racism
  • Increase health, wealth, resiliency, and long-term sustainability
  • Engage community members in efforts to end racism
  • Address inequities within systems (e.g., housing, education, health, policing, transportation, wealth-building)
  • Create physically, emotionally, and culturally safe spaces for people of African Heritage
  • Raise awareness of systemic racial inequities through education, outreach, and cultural sharing
  • Support leadership development for African American and African Heritage individuals of all ages
  • Build relationships across diverse backgrounds to foster understanding and connectedness

Other Considerations

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

  • Alignment with the fund’s mission
  • Demonstrated community engagement and need
  • Potential for measurable impact
  • Contribution to long-term or systems-level change
  • Collaboration where appropriate

Award Range

  • Individual organizations: $5,000 – $10,000
  • Collaborations of multiple organizations (lead organization as applicant): $5,000 – $25,000

Black American Culture & Heritage Black American Services Racial / Ethnic Justice & Rights

Campesino de California Outreach Grant- Radio Media

California Employment Development Department
State/Local Government
California
Up to US $100,000

The Employment Development Department released an SFP for the Campesino de California Outreach Grant – Radio Media Program for PY 23-24. This SFP makes available up to $100,000 in funding for the development and implementation of radio talk shows aimed at reaching domestic and foreign Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers (MSFW) and their families to inform them about workforce programs and other community services available to them.

The primary goal of this grant is to develop and deliver 16 semi-monthly, 30-minute hosted radio shows and record in video format for the MSFW population in Spanish. Additionally, the grantee must use complementing online and social media outlets to publicize the radio talk show and communicate additional information as necessary to enhance existing outreach channels to support the outreach efforts by government, community-based organizations, and partners serving MSFWs in rural and hard to reach communities.

Hispanic and Latino Services Radio Farms & Farming +2 more

Coors Light Líderes Grant Program

Molson Coors Beverage Co
Corporate
Puerto Rico, United States
US $10,000
The Coors Light Líderes Grant Program honors exceptional Latino leaders across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, awarding five individuals with a $10,000 grant each for their nonprofit organizations. This initiative, active for 17 years, aims to empower emerging leaders who demonstrate significant community impact through innovative programs. Eligible nominees must be between 21-39 years old, associated with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and committed to fostering positive change in their communities.
Hispanic and Latino Services Hispanic and Latino Culture & Heritage

Grants for Minorities Highlights

Grants for minorities provide funding to address systemic inequalities, promote equity, and enhance opportunities. The following grants support nonprofits in empowering minority communities through education, healthcare, and economic development programs.


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Explore 122 funding opportunities for minority-focused initiatives, with $28.7M available. Instrumentl helps nonprofits secure funding, stay ahead of deadlines, and access insights to advance equity and inclusion efforts.

Grant Insights : Grants for Minorities

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Uncommon — grants in this category are less prevalent than in others.

100+ Grants for Minorities grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

50 Grants for Minorities over $25K in average grant size

41 Grants for Minorities over $50K in average grant size

32 Grants for Minorities supporting general operating expenses

100+ Grants for Minorities supporting programs / projects

800+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health

900+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on STEM / STEAM Education

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Minorities?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

Q1
36.9%
Q2
20.2%
Q3
22.1%
Q4
20.8%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for Minorities?

Grants are most commonly $25,000.

$500 $500 Min.
$25,000 $25 K Median
$315,812 $315.8 K Average
$12,750,000 $12.8 M Max.

Frequently asked questions

Grants for minorities are open to nonprofits that address systemic inequalities, promote equity, and enhance opportunities for disadvantaged individuals. Advocacy groups, educational institutions, and workforce development organizations serving communities that are consistently marginalized are eligible to apply to these grants. Many funders prioritize programs that encourage equity for all races, economic empowerment, and education.

Grants for minorities typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 36.9% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q2.

These grants aim to bridge disparities by supporting programs that foster minority entrepreneurship, equity, and leadership development. Eligible programs strengthen public education, nurture cultural advancements, and address mental health gaps. Funders also invest in increasing access to financial resources for minorities.

On average, grants for minorities provide funding between $500 and $12,750,000, with typical awards falling around $25,000 (median) and $315,812 (average). These insights can help nonprofits align their funding requests with what grantmakers typically offer in this space.

The Ford Foundation awards nearly 1,500 grants annually to organizations that address the underlying drivers of inequality.

Several other private foundations, namely the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, offers funding to address inequality, health, education, and family economic success. Several state, city, and corporations grants encourage diversity and inclusion programs provide funding for minority-serving organizations.

Explore over 11 funding opportunities with $41 million available on Instrumentl’s website

To secure grants for minorities, follow these three tips:

  • Demonstrate Community Impact. Highlight how your organization works to create inclusive communities and improve social well-being for minorities.
  • Create compelling proposals that include measurable outcomes In addition to writing strong answers, use data and measurable outcomes to prove the effectiveness of your programs.
  • Align programs with Funding priorities. Write proposals based on research from each donor organization to match closely with your organizational goals and what is most likely to get funded.

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