Minority-Owned Business Grants funding

Minority-Owned Business Grants 2026

Browse open grant programs for minority-owned businesses and founders of color in 2026, sorted by award size, with deadlines and eligibility at a glance.

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From city equity funds to national corporate programs, these grants prioritize minority-owned companies at every stage.

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Open grants

620

Average award

$13,378

Top eligibility tags

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Browse open grant programs for minority-owned businesses and founders of color in 2026, sorted by award size, with deadlines and eligibility at a glance. Use this page as your shortlist, then jump into the intake wizard so Forrest can narrow the list to the programs you are most likely to win.

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Mississippi Minority Business Micro Loan Program – Education

Grantor

Mississippi Development Authority

Award Amount

$35,000

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Minority-Owned Business Grants 2026

Funding is hiding in plain sight.

High-intent funding opportunities

Where to focus first

Mississippi Minority Business Micro Loan Program – Education

Mississippi Minority Business Micro Loan Program – Health

Mississippi Minority Business Micro Loan Program

Mississippi Minority Business Micro Loan Program – Restaurants

MDA Minority Business Micro-Loan Program

Mississippi Minority Business Micro Loan Program – Professional Services

Mississippi Minority Business Micro Loan Program – Agriculture

PFund Foundation Equity Fund – BIPOC LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs (Iowa Track)

Coalition to Back Black Businesses Grant

NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant

Birmingham Community Impact Fund

AAPI Strong Small Business Grants

American Express 100 for 100 Grant Program

Hispanic Star Backed by Macy's Grant Program

EDGE Memphis Inner City Economic Development (ICED) Loan Program

AAPI Forward Fund Small Business Grant

GO Topeka Entrepreneurial and Minority Business Development Incentives

Empower WYCO Fund – Minority Business Loan (Wyandotte County)

South Arts Jazz Road Tours

Union County Local Arts Grant Program

Kiva U.S. Small Business Loans for Underserved Entrepreneurs

Boston Contracting Opportunity Fund

Montana Indian Equity Fund Small Business Grants - Billings Region

Founders First Job Creators Quest Grant

Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center (GPIWC) – Immigrant Business Hub & Microloan

Cook County Source Grow Grant

Indiana Black Expo Business Training and Pitch Support

NMSDC Emerging Young Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition

National Endowment for the Arts Challenge America

LISC Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grants

Wealth Our Way Fund

WV Department of Economic Development — Small Business Grant (Minority)

AICPA Foundation Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students

Founders First Job Creators Quest

WorkForce Central Pierce County Small Business Grants

Hartford International Micro-Grant Program

FedEx Entrepreneur Fund and Boost Camp

Comcast RISE Program

Cincinnati Chamber Johnson Foundation Grant for Minority-Owned Storefront Businesses

Comcast RISE Detroit Small Business Grants

Future Roots Opportunity Grant

Comcast RISE Grant – King County Small Businesses

Progressive Alliance Minority-Owned Small Business Microgrant

Community-Driven Economic Empowerment Grant

Anne Arundel Inclusive Ventures Program

Galaxy Grants for Women and Minority Entrepreneurs

NASE Growth Grants Sponsored by AARP

NASE Growth Grant – AARP-Sponsored Grants for Older Minority Business Owners

Vermont SBTA Exchange Grant – BIPOC & Minority Business Technical Assistance

Galaxy Grants

Puffin Foundation Artist Grants

CEG Grant Program

CEG Cincinnati Launch Fund

PA Small Diverse Business Capital Access Resources

Cook Inlet Tribal Council Business and Workforce Support

Hawaii MBDA Business Center Services

Sealaska Heritage Institute Business and Cultural Entrepreneur Support

Diverse Erie Small Business Loan Program

URA Pittsburgh Minority and Women Business Enterprise Contracting Support

MBDA Business Center Program

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