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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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Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant NameFunderAmountDeadline
Clinical Validation of a Candidate Biomarker for Neurological or Neuromuscular Disorders (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)National Institutes of HealthVariesJun 22, 2026
FY 2026 HMEP Planning and Training Grant for TribesPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin$50K - $250KJun 22, 2026
FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant ProgramFAA - Aviation Next GenUp to $1MJun 22, 2026
Micro-Grants for Food Security ProgramAgricultural Marketing Service$119K - $1.9MJun 22, 2026
Phase 2 Produce Prescription Pilot ProgramIndian Health Service$200K - $250KJun 22, 2026
FY 2026 HMEP Planning and Training Grant for TribesPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin$50K - $250KJun 22, 2026
Micro-Grants for Food Security ProgramAgricultural Marketing Service$119K - $1.9MJun 22, 2026
Digital Health Technology Derived Biomarkers and Outcome Assessments for Remote Monitoring and Endpoint Development (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Optional)National Institutes of HealthVariesJun 22, 2026
Analytical Validation of a Candidate Biomarker for Neurological or Neuromuscular Disorders(U01 Clinical Trial Optional)National Institutes of HealthVariesJun 22, 2026
Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant ProgramDepartment of Homeland Security - FEMAVariesJun 22, 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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