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

622

Average award

$1,947

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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FedEx Entrepreneur Fund and Boost Camp

Grantor

FedEx Corporation

Award Amount

$10,000

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Minority-Owned Business Grants 2026

Funding is hiding in plain sight.

High-intent funding opportunities

Where to focus first

FedEx Entrepreneur Fund and Boost Camp

Comcast RISE Program

Cincinnati Chamber Johnson Foundation Grant for Minority-Owned Storefront Businesses

Trenton Downtown Association Façade Improvement Grant Program

Comcast RISE Detroit Small Business Grants

Newark Arts North to Shore Newark Community Grants

Future Roots Opportunity Grant

Comcast RISE Grant – King County Small Businesses

Newark Arts ArtStart Grant Program

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

Dance New Jersey Mini-Grants

Newark Arts Community Grant

BLOC Foundation Comprehensive Construction Training Program for Veterans

CEG Grant Program

CEG Cincinnati Launch Fund

Trenton Community Impact Grant Program

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

Virginia Beach SWaM Business Office Support

MBDA Capital Readiness Program

SIMBA Small Business Resiliency Network Support

Black Cultural Zone Business and Community Support

City-Parish SEDBE Business Enterprise Program

Scottsdale Small and Disadvantaged Business Procurement Opportunities

Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation Facade Improvement Program

PA Small Diverse Business Capital Access Program

Bridgeport Small and Minority Business Enterprise Support

Houston Office of Business Opportunity Pillars for Success

Tanana Chiefs Conference Rural Economic Development Program

LiftFund Dream Makers Fund

Virginia Beach Minority Business Council Programs

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Grants and Vendor Development

Arlington Small Business Certification Program

Cincinnati Minority Business Accelerator

Urban League of Broward County Entrepreneurship Center

AHANA Multi-Ethnic Business Association Technical Assistance

Indianapolis Business Equity for Indy Procurement Roundtable Grants and Loans

Houston Bonding and Business Capacity Building Program

Washington OMWBE Linked Deposit Loan Program

Metro Nashville Equal Business Opportunity Program

RI Small Business HUB MBE Certification Support

Small Business Bonding Readiness Assistance Program

South Carolina Small Business Training for Minority Entrepreneurs

TruFund Financial Services Small Business Loans

MBDA Business Center Services

Ohio Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification

IDOA Division of Supplier Diversity – MBE/WBE/IVOSB Certification

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