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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.

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BJA FY 2026 Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program

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Bureau of Justice Assistance

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY2026 Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). This opportunity seeks to enhance the capacity of regulatory and law enforcement agencies and public health officials to collect and analyze controlled substance prescription data and other scheduled chemical products through a centralized database administered by an authorized agency. PDMPs help state and local governments to detect and prevent the diversion and abuse of pharmaceutically controlled substances such as opioids and other prescription drugs. The primary function of a PDMP is to facilitate the collection, analysis, and reporting of information on the prescribing, dispensing, and use of prescription drugs with a state, commonwealth, district, or territory. The goal of the Harold Rogers PDMP is to strengthen states’ and territories’ ability to maintain and enhance their existing PDMPs by accommodating local decision-making based on state laws and preferences and replicating promising practices. As part of supporting the enhancement of PDMPs, the Harold Rogers PDMP supports the integration of PDMP data with health information exchanges, electronic health records, or pharmacy dispensing systems, including engaging with tribal entities and rural areas where integration rates may be lower. This program helps to break the cycle of drug addiction and violence by reducing the demand, use, and the illegal trafficking of controlled substances.

Up to $2M
2026-09-23
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BJA FY 2026 Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program

open

Bureau of Justice Assistance

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY2026 Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). This opportunity seeks to enhance the capacity of regulatory and law enforcement agencies and public health officials to collect and analyze controlled substance prescription data and other scheduled chemical products through a centralized database administered by an authorized agency. PDMPs help state and local governments to detect and prevent the diversion and abuse of pharmaceutically controlled substances such as opioids and other prescription drugs. The primary function of a PDMP is to facilitate the collection, analysis, and reporting of information on the prescribing, dispensing, and use of prescription drugs with a state, commonwealth, district, or territory. The goal of the Harold Rogers PDMP is to strengthen states and territories ability to maintain and enhance their existing PDMPs by accommodating local decision-making based on state laws and preferences and replicating promising practices. As part of supporting the enhancement of PDMPs, the Harold Rogers PDMP supports the integration of PDMP data with health information exchanges, electronic health records, or pharmacy dispensing systems, including engaging with tribal entities and rural areas where integration rates may be lower. This program helps to break the cycle of drug addiction and violence by reducing the demand, use, and the illegal trafficking of controlled substances.

Up to $2M
2026-09-23
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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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