Best Grants for Minorities in Utah

Utah minority-serving nonprofits and local government programs addressing emergency food needs can access funding through Utah Department of Workforce Services to support food pantries, food banks, and prepared meal sites. Grants up to US $150,000 may cover operations, transportation, supplies, equipment capacity building, technical assistance, staffing, and warehousing and distribution of food for low-income Utahns.

NCAA Division II member schools and multisport conference offices in Utah can apply for the Ethnic Minorities and Women’s Internship Grant, which awards US $30,000 to fund a full-time, entry-level athletics administrator for one academic year. An additional $3,000 supports the intern’s professional development, advancing minority and women’s leadership in athletics administration.

NCAA Division II conferences and institutions seeking to improve ethnic minority and gender representation in mid- to senior-level athletics administration can apply for this Strategic Alliance Matching Grant, including those in Utah. Funding supports full-time positions over five years with duties such as strategic planning, budgeting, fundraising, compliance, and student-athlete welfare.

Utah NCAA Division II member colleges creating new assistant coaching positions to increase ethnic minority and gender representation can apply for the Coaching Enhancement Grant, which provides US $48,000 over three years for salary, wages, and benefits. With a mission to broaden diversity in athletics, the National Collegiate Athletic Association supports Division II schools nationwide through this program.

Grants from Society of Health and Physical Educators help Utah minority health and physical education professionals gain recognition for long-term scholarship, mentorship, and service. Eligible candidates are minority SHAPE America members with at least ten years in HPERD settings who have increased involvement of ethnic minorities or underserved populations in their field.

Undergraduate and associate-degree students who are Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) members can receive scholarship support for full-time study at accredited U.S. colleges and universities. Focused on educational aid, Presbyterian Mission Agency invites eligible Utah students, including those from minority communities, to apply for up to US $6,000 toward 2025–2026 tuition costs.

With a mission to expand educational opportunity, the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts provides Utah minority students with up to US $3,000 for one year of college costs, including tuition and fees. Students of color, particularly those from Hampden County, can apply through the broader scholarship program and may be matched to multiple eligible awards.

High school seniors and GED students pursuing higher education can access scholarships through the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, with awards of US $3,000. With a mission to support students facing obstacles, it prioritizes students of color who demonstrate financial need and a commitment to others, which may benefit minority students similar to those in Utah.

Minority high school seniors and recent graduates pursuing postsecondary education can receive US $1,000 scholarships for college or technical school, including HBCUs, from The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond. Grants from The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond help Utah organizations serving Black American and other minority students identify a relevant out-of-state scholarship opportunity.

Black, Indigenous, and other students of color pursuing marketing, advertising, design, or computer science studies can receive scholarship support for accredited programs, including those in Utah. Focused on education and career preparation, Innovia Foundation invites applicants who show academic achievement and may also be active in school activities, community service, or work.

Nonprofit organizations with at least five years’ experience serving Black, Latina, and Native American women and girls can seek funding to recruit and retain them in college-level computing programs, including in Utah. Focused on evidence-backed, gender-inclusive computing education, Reboot Representation Tech Coalition prioritizes multi-geography programs leveraging existing infrastructure and other funding.

Undergraduate engineering students from marginalized ethnic or gender groups pursuing climate-focused engineering degrees in the U.S., including those from Utah, can receive renewable support for educational costs through the PAE Diversity in Engineering Scholarship. Architecture Foundation of Oregon partners with PAE to increase racial and gender diversity in engineering and offer mentorship and career connections.

Indigenous undergraduate and graduate students in STEM fields, including those from Utah, can receive academic scholarship support for higher education. American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), with Indian Motorcycle and the Polaris Foundation, offers US $5,000 awards to full-time AISES members studying areas like mechanical engineering, digital and information technology, manufacturing, supply chain, or related STEM disciplines.

Indigenous graduate students pursuing STEM PhDs who are U.S. citizens and LSAMP alumni can receive substantial stipend and education support through this program, which serves students from Utah and nationwide. With a mission to enrich graduate education, Montana State University provides funding and community-building opportunities for Louis Stokes Bridge to the Doctorate scholars.

The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is one of the most well-respected, knowledgeable leaders on charitable giving in the nation. We make giving convenient and efficient for donors through donor-advised funds and other types of charitable giving accounts that maximize and organize giving.

Our Mission

The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.

Kansas City Pride Community Alliance Scholarship Fund

The KCPCA Scholarship provides needed financial assistance to support LGBTQ+ students who are resident of Jackson, Clay, Platte or Buchannan counties in Missouri and Johnson, Wyandotte or Douglas counties in Kansas of all background and educational interests. We prioritize LGBTA+ students who need it most and who have some or all of the following experiences:

• People of color, Black, Indigenous
• Trans, Non-binary, Gender Expansive, Two spirit people
• People with disabilities – including people living with chronic illnesses, HIV, neurodivergence, mental health challenges
• People who have or are experiencing housing instability
• People living in rural areas
• People who have financial need without access to financial support
• People who have experienced family rejection.

Award

• $1,000

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.

Self-Defense Grants for MMIR Day

Facilitators, educators, organizers — May 5th is the Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Relatives. In honor of that day, we are offering mini grants to host a self-defense workshop for Indigenous girls and gender-expansive youth.

Why self-defense?

• Native women are murdered at 10x the national rate
• 84% experience violence in their lifetime
• Over 5,700 Native girls go missing each year

We also name the invisible crisis:

• Indigenous people from Mexico & Central America (Maya, Nahua, Zapotec, Mixtec, Lenca, and others) living in the U.S. face detention, deportation, and disappearances that are rarely counted in MMIR data.
• When a Tzotzil 18 year old like Royer Perez Jimenez dies in ICE custody, the silence is deafening.

Self-defense must include all Indigenous relatives.

XCNC has:

• $500 mini grants for stipends, space, supplies, and translation.

What we ask:

• Plan a workshop between May 5–31, 2026, rooted in community care.

The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers over 160 scholarships. Some of the funds help students from a particular school or area; others provide financial assistance to those pursuing a specific field of study; still others assist students that are most in need. Students who apply to the Scholarship program may be eligible for many of these funds. 

Scholarships are provided for one academic year and are not automatically renewed each year. You can reapply to our program every year you are going to attend college, and the application you submit that year will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible

Latino Scholarship Fund

To support graduating Latino high school seniors from Hampden and Hampshire Counties.

Additional Guidelines

• Students can receive up to $3,000 in scholarships from the Community Foundation.
• Scholarship awards could impact the financial aid offered by a college, and students are advised to check with their college financial aid offices about this.
• Scholarships may be used to offset tuition, fees, room and board, and other items included as part of the cost for attending the institution. Some part and/or all the award could be considered taxable income. It is advisable students check with the college or tax accountant regarding this matter.

The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers over 160 scholarships. Some of the funds help students from a particular school or area; others provide financial assistance to those pursuing a specific field of study; still others assist students that are most in need. Students who apply to the Scholarship program may be eligible for many of these funds. 

Scholarships are provided for one academic year and are not automatically renewed each year. You can reapply to our program every year you are going to attend college, and the application you submit that year will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.

Latino Breakfast Club Scholarship Fund   

To support graduating Latino high school seniors from Hampden County.

Additional Guidelines

Students can receive up to $3,000 in scholarships from the Community Foundation.

Scholarship awards could impact the financial aid offered by a college, and students are advised to check with their college financial aid offices about this.

Scholarships may be used to offset tuition, fees, room and board, and other items included as part of the cost for attending the institution. Some part and/or all the award could be considered taxable income. It is advisable students check with the college or tax accountant regarding this matter.

The Talati Family Scholarship Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, aims to support students of color pursuing higher education. Students can apply through a single online application, which connects them to various scholarships based on eligibility. Awards can reach up to $3,000 and may impact financial aid offers. This scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students attending accredited institutions in the U.S., particularly those from Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties.

Every Battle Creek area resident shall have the resources to access post-secondary education and training.

Your dreams matter — and we want to help you achieve them. Whether you’re a graduating high school senior, an adult returning to school, or a graduate student pursuing advanced education, we’re here to support you by opening doors to opportunity.

Beyond tuition, many funds support total cost of attendance — books, fees, equipment, and in some cases childcare or transportation.

Checks are made payable to the educational institution indicated on the follow-up and mailed directly to the educational institution. Checks are typically mailed in early August.

Leroy McKinney Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was created in memory of Leroy McKinney Jr., who was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, Class of 1988. Upon graduation, he studied Pre-Engineering in college. He also had an entrepreneurial spirit. Though he struggled with mental illness, one of his proudest accomplishments in life, was returning to college as an adult and completing his Bachelor's degree in Business Management. He would be honored to know this scholarship was created in his legacy to support other African American men to pursue their education in these fields.

David & Priscilla Morris Scholarship

The David and Priscilla Morris Scholarship was established to provide tuition support for Black or African American students attending Western Michigan University.

KZCF scholarships may be applied to any items under your school’s cost of attendance (COA). Each school has a different COA that may include items such as tuition, fees, housing, transportation, food, health insurance, etc. Scholarship payments are sent directly to your institution.

This scholarship is a one-time award, meaning that it will not repeat in subsequent years. The money awarded can be applied to your education costs alongside other scholarships or funding that you may receive, and there are no necessary steps once funds are sent.

The Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) program supports federally-recognized American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes and organizations in advancing health-related research. It aims to enhance research careers and infrastructure through a competitive application process. Funded by the US Dept. of Health & Human Services, this initiative invites eligible entities to apply, ensuring that only high-quality proposals undergo peer review for potential funding.

At the Community Foundation for Muskegon County, we work with donors, grantees, and advisors to address key community issues.

Nancy Waters and Mark Waters Scholarship

This scholarship has been made possible by the generosity of Nancy and Mark Waters, who established the Nancy Waters and Mark Waters Scholarship of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County. In recognition of what this community has meant to their family, Nancy and son, Mark, started this to support the educational, economic and community development needs and interests of African Americans in the greater Muskegon region. Through their leadership they are demonstrating how the Community Foundation can reach and support all its citizens. Mark passed away in 2015.

Generally the Community Foundation's scholarships are awarded to applicants who have high financial need. Applicants with household income exceeding $100,000 are less likely to be awarded, but applying will allow you to be considered for targeted scholarships.

Miller Johnson Michigan Diversity Law School Scholarship

Open to students of color accepted to or presently attending an accredited law school within the US with a permanent residence in Michigan or attending a Michigan law school with financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The Black Men Building Resources Scholarship, offered by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, supports African-American undergraduates from Kent County. This scholarship aims to empower students pursuing college or career training by removing barriers to academic success. With awards ranging from $2,000 to $5,000, the program prioritizes applicants with high financial need, ensuring that opportunities are accessible to those who strive for educational advancement in West Michigan.

Keisha M. Michael Memorial Scholarship

Essay: Topic:

• “How a college education will help me make an impact on the community and affect my life.”

Award:

• One time award of $1,500. Awardees can re-apply.