A new round of cities will receive grants from the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, providing an additional $5 million dollars to small businesses owned by people of color, including Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, and Asian American owners, & women. Donor Name: Comcast RISE States: Michigan, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, … [Read more...] about Comcast RISE seeking Applications for Investment Fund
Latest Grants for Black

The latest and upcoming grants, awards, fellowships, and other opportunities and resources in the area of black for nonprofits, businesses, institutions, and individuals in the United States.
Comcast RISE seeking Applications for Investment Fund
Maine: Jane Elizabeth Fisher Legacy Scholarship Fund
The Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights (GRR) is now inviting applications for its Jane Elizabeth Fisher Legacy Scholarship Fund to support as many young activists as possible. Donor Name: Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights State: Maine County: All Counties Type of Grant: Scholarship Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 08/31/2022 Grant … [Read more...] about Maine: Jane Elizabeth Fisher Legacy Scholarship Fund
Maine Justice Foundation seeking Applications for Racial Justice Fund
The Maine Justice Foundation is pleased to announce the second round of grants from the Racial Justice Fund. Donor Name: Maine Justice Foundation State: Maine County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/15/2022 Grant Size: up to $10,000 Details: The Racial Justice Fund supports education and advocacy … [Read more...] about Maine Justice Foundation seeking Applications for Racial Justice Fund
Michigan: Arts and Culture Racial Equity Program
The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) is pleased to announce Arts and Culture Racial Equity Program to activate the artistic and cultural identity of all people in Washtenaw County and ensure a fundamental level of access to arts and culture for everyone. Donor Name: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) State: … [Read more...] about Michigan: Arts and Culture Racial Equity Program
Famous Amos: Ingredients for Success Grant Program
Ingredients for Success is a grant and mentorship program awarding a total of $150,000 to three entrepreneurs ($50,000 each). Famous Amos launched this initiative to create pathways for Black business owners to thrive. Donor Name: Famous Amos State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/26/2022 Size of … [Read more...] about Famous Amos: Ingredients for Success Grant Program
Request for Proposals for 2022 CareFirst Behavioral Health
CareFirst has earmarked up to $4.8 million to improve behavioral health outcomes through increased access to services for youth and workforce development for all populations. Donor Name: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield States: Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia Type of Grant: Grant Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/13/2022 Grant Size: $100,000 … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals for 2022 CareFirst Behavioral Health
Minnesota: Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
Through the Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, MHC will award $4,750,000 in grants to individuals and nonprofit organizations in Minnesota working to create, celebrate, and teach the art, culture, and heritage of diverse Minnesota communities. Donor Name: Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) State: Minnesota County: All Counties Type … [Read more...] about Minnesota: Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
Indiana: Advancing Racial Equity Collection Development Grant Program
Advancing Racial Equity Collection Development grants support libraries, schools and community organizations in adding diverse books and materials to their circulating collections. Donor Name: Indiana Humanities State: Indiana County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/24/2022 Grant Size: up to … [Read more...] about Indiana: Advancing Racial Equity Collection Development Grant Program
Borealis Philanthropy’s Disability Inclusion Fund
The Disability Inclusion Fund at Borealis Philanthropy is now accepting applications from organizations working to strengthen disability inclusion, rights, and justice. Donor Name: Borealis Philanthropy State: All States County: All Counties U.S. Territories: American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and … [Read more...] about Borealis Philanthropy’s Disability Inclusion Fund
The Denver Foundation’s Deane Early Learning Equity Grant – Colorado
Applications are now open for the Denver Foundation's Deane Early Learning Equity Grant that aims to address systemic barriers within early learning environments for Colorado children birth-8 years old who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Donor Name: The Denver Foundation State: Colorado County: All Counties Type of … [Read more...] about The Denver Foundation’s Deane Early Learning Equity Grant – Colorado
Requests for Proposals: African American Legacy Fund 2022 – Illinois
African American Legacy (AAL) Fund is a philanthropic initiative led by Black civic and community leaders who share the common goal of improving the quality of life among Black people throughout metropolitan Chicago. Donor Name: The Chicago Community Trust State: Illinois County : Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: … [Read more...] about Requests for Proposals: African American Legacy Fund 2022 – Illinois
Request for Proposals for Community Power Grant Program (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia)
if, A Foundation for Radical Possibility has announced a request for proposals for Community Power Grant Program 2022. Donor Name: if A Foundation for Radical Possibility State: District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia County: Selected Counties City: Washington D.C. Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/15/2022 Size of the … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals for Community Power Grant Program (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia)
Washington: Social Venture Partners Seattle (SVP) Grant Program
Social Venture Partners Seattle (SVP) is excited to announce its new grant opportunity for local non-profits that are interested in partnering with SVP for the next five years. Donor Name: Social Venture Partners Seattle (SVP) State: Washington County: King County (WA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/10/2022 Grant … [Read more...] about Washington: Social Venture Partners Seattle (SVP) Grant Program
Grants for Black‐Owned Retail Businesses in Washington D.C. (District of Columbia)
Wacif and Walmart have partnered to support Black retail entrepreneurs in Washington D.C.'s Wards 7 and 8. Donor Name: Washington Area Community Investment Fund State: District of Columbia City: Washington D.C. Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/23/2022 Size of the Grant: Up to $10K Details: Funding Information Eligible … [Read more...] about Grants for Black‐Owned Retail Businesses in Washington D.C. (District of Columbia)
Pre-Development Fund for Commercial Real Estate Projects in Illinois
The Pre-Development Fund supports commercial real estate development projects, businesses with brick-and-mortar needs, and neighborhood scale land use projects that will stimulate economic activity in disinvested communities. Donor Name: The Chicago Community Trust State: Illinois Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/24/2022 Size of the … [Read more...] about Pre-Development Fund for Commercial Real Estate Projects in Illinois
Evanston Community Foundation announces 2022 E-Town Innovation Grants (Illinois)
At the Evanston Community Foundation, they invest in great ideas and the people bringing them to life through the E-Town Innovation Grants. Donor Name: Evanston Community Foundation State: Illinois Town: Evanston Type of Grant: Grant Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/23/2022 Grant Size: $2,500 – $20,000 Grant Duration: 12 … [Read more...] about Evanston Community Foundation announces 2022 E-Town Innovation Grants (Illinois)
The New C-Suite Program for Female Entrepreneurs of Color
Apply to be featured in The New C-Suite, Cosmo and digitalundivided's annual program focusing on the about-damn-time evolution of business leadership in America. Donor Name: Cosmopolitan State: All States County: All Counties Territory: Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the … [Read more...] about The New C-Suite Program for Female Entrepreneurs of Color
2022 Rural Community Organizing Grant Program (Wyoming, Montana, Idaho)
The Social Justice Fund (SJF) is pleased to announce the 2022 Rural Community Organizing Grant, open to grassroots community organizing projects in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Donor Name: Social Justice Fund NorthWest States: Wyoming, Montana, Idaho County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/20/2022 Grant … [Read more...] about 2022 Rural Community Organizing Grant Program (Wyoming, Montana, Idaho)
Foot Locker Foundation Community Empowerment Program
Local Initiatives Support Corporation and Foot Locker, Inc., through the Foot Locker Foundation, are launching a second round of grants for the Foot Locker Foundation Community Empowerment Program, a $3 million, multi-city initiative to support nonprofit community organizations that empower youth in Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) … [Read more...] about Foot Locker Foundation Community Empowerment Program
2022 Community Innovation Fund to promote Health Equity in Georgia
The Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia (HMHBGA) is pleased to release the grant application for the 2022 Community Innovation Fund to promote health equity and is open to organizations and innovators with maternal and infant health projects or services in Georgia. Donor Name: Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia … [Read more...] about 2022 Community Innovation Fund to promote Health Equity in Georgia
Black Equity & Excellence Grant supporting Community-based Projects in New York
The Central New York Community Foundation is accepting applications for its Black Equity & Excellence Grant to support community-based projects for the Black community of Central New York that promote and encourage self-sufficiency and improve the physical and economic conditions that affect quality of life. Donor Name: Central New York … [Read more...] about Black Equity & Excellence Grant supporting Community-based Projects in New York
EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ – Bay Area (California)
The EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ supports social entrepreneurs and organizations by funding local solutions to social determinants of health. Donor Name: American Heart Association State: California County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/03/2022 Size of the Grant: $2,500-$20,000 Details: In … [Read more...] about EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ – Bay Area (California)
We Rise Business Accelerator for Black Entrepreneurs (Arizona)
Local First Arizona’s We Rise business accelerator is a new, no-fee six-month program offering comprehensive and practical business skills to Arizona’s Black entrepreneurs. Donor Name: Local First Arizona State: Arizona County: All Counties Type of Grant: Accelerator Deadline: 06/17/2022 Grant Duration: 6 Months Details: The … [Read more...] about We Rise Business Accelerator for Black Entrepreneurs (Arizona)
Educator Diversity and Organizational & Professional Development (Washington)
The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is excited to invite applications from community-based organizations and sole proprietors for DEEL’s Equitable Communities Initiative: Educator Diversity and Organizational & Professional Development Request for Investment (RFI). Donor Name: Department of Education and Early Learning … [Read more...] about Educator Diversity and Organizational & Professional Development (Washington)
Neighbor to Neighbor Grants Program – Washington
The Seattle Foundation is now accepting applications for the Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) Grants Program to support grassroots efforts that increase engagement, power and influence of community members affected by poverty and racial disparities. Donor Name: Seattle Foundation State: Washington City: Seattle Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about Neighbor to Neighbor Grants Program – Washington































