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Grants for Minority-Owned Businesses and Organizations

Minority-owned businesses and organizations serving communities of color have access to dedicated funding through federal equity programs, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), and foundations committed to racial equity. These grants support business development, community programs, and institutional capacity building.

Top Grants for Minorities

12 grants relevant to minorities

12 grants on this page, worth up to $12.5M combined.

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Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant NameFunderAmountDeadline
BJA FY 2026 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal AssistanceBureau of Justice AssistanceUp to $600KNov 6, 2026
Secondary Analysis and Integration of Existing Data to Elucidate Cancer Risk and Related Outcomes (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)National Institutes of HealthUp to $350KNov 6, 2026
Continuation or Revision of NIDCR Clinical Trial Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UH3 Clinical Trial Required)National Institutes of HealthVariesNov 9, 2026
OJJDP FY 2026 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention ProgramOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Up to $750KNov 9, 2026
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Funding Opportunity for Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia for Nonpoint Source Management Grants Under Clean Water Act Section 319Environmental Protection AgencyUp to $175KNov 9, 2026
FY 2027 COPS-OJP Constitutional Protections for Parents - A NASRO SRO TTA Invitational ProgramCommunity Oriented Policing ServicesUp to $3MNov 10, 2026
NIDA Research Education Program for Clinical Researchers and Clinicians (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)National Institutes of HealthUp to $350KNov 12, 2026
Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2027)Institute of Museum and Library Services$50K - $150KNov 13, 2026
NIDA Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award in Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Research (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)National Institutes of HealthUp to $750KNov 13, 2026
Leveraging Network Infrastructure to Conduct Innovative Research for Women, Children, Pregnant and Lactating Women, and Persons with Disabilities (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Optional)National Institutes of HealthUp to $6.3MNov 13, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions: Grants for Minorities

What is the MBDA and what grants do they offer?
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is the only federal agency dedicated to minority business development. They fund Business Centers providing consulting, Capital Readiness programs, and the Equity in Contracting initiative. MBDA grants support the organizations that serve minority entrepreneurs, not individual businesses directly.
Are there SBA 8(a) grants for minority businesses?
The SBA 8(a) Business Development program is not a grant but provides access to sole-source federal contracts, mentoring, and business development assistance for socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses. This program is one of the most impactful federal resources for minority-owned businesses.
What foundations fund racial equity work?
Major foundations including Ford Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the Kresge Foundation have significant racial equity funding. Community foundations often have designated funds for minority-serving organizations. The Fund for Shared Insight supports community-driven equity work.

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