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U.S. Black Chambers — Business Development & Capital Resources for Black Entrepreneurs
Grantor
U.S. Black Chambers Inc. (USBC)
Award Amount
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minority_owned
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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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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.
RIRolling
Rhode Island Minority Business Accelerator Technical Assistance
Grantor
Rhode Island Commerce
Award Amount
Varies
minority_ownedsmall_business
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Massachusetts SDO MBE Certification – Minority Business Enterprise (State Contracting)
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Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) / Massachusetts Office for Administration and Finance
Award Amount
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minority_owned51_percent_owned
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Ohio Minority Business Assistance Center Services
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Ohio Department of Development
Award Amount
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native_american_ownedminority_owned
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Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Support
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Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Award Amount
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minority_ownedhispanic_owned_business
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Teacher Opportunity Corps II
Grantor
New York State Education Department
Award Amount
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trainingworkforce_development
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Ohio Minority Business Assistance Centers
Grantor
Ohio Department of Development
Award Amount
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minority_ownedtechnical_assistance
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SBA 8(a) Business Development Program – Utah Minority-Owned Businesses
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U.S. Small Business Administration
Award Amount
Varies
minority_ownedsocially_disadvantaged
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SBA 8(a) Business Development Program — WI Minority Businesses
Grantor
U.S. Small Business Administration
Award Amount
Varies
minority_owneddisadvantaged_business
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Kentucky Minority-Owned Business Database & SMALL BUSINESS CONNECTion
Grantor
Kentucky Minority Business Development (MBDKY) / Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
Award Amount
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minority_ownedkentucky_business
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Connecticut Minority Business Initiative Advising
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Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
Award Amount
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connecticutminority_owned
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Kansas Statewide MBE Certification – Native American Track
Grantor
Kansas Department of Commerce, Office of Minority & Women Business Development
Award Amount
Varies
native_american_ownedkansas_business
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Minority Business Development Center Central Illinois
Grantor
Minority Business Development Center
Award Amount
Varies
minority_ownedcentral_illinois
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NACDC Financial Services Business Loans
Grantor
Native American Community Development Corporation Financial Services
Award Amount
Varies
minority_ownedsouth_dakota_business
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URA Minority Business Growth Loan Fund
Grantor
Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
Award Amount
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pittsburgh_businessminority_owned
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Opportunity Partnership Grant - Transportation and Logistics Training
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New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Award Amount
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youth_ownedminority_owned
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StitchCrew Entrepreneur Accelerator
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StitchCrew
Award Amount
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minority_ownedoverlooked_founder
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Rhode Island Supplier Diversity Office - MBE/WBE Certification and Contracting
Grantor
Rhode Island Office of Diversity, Equity and Opportunity (ODEO)
Award Amount
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minority ownedwomen owned
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MBDA Business Center – Minority Business Development Agency (Utah)
Grantor
U.S. Department of Commerce – Minority Business Development Agency
Award Amount
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minority_ownedutah_eligible
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Greater Louisville Inc. Business Certification Hub – Minority-Owned
Grantor
Greater Louisville Inc. (Louisville's Chamber of Commerce)
Award Amount
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minority_ownedlouisville_metro
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Small Business Linked Investments for Tomorrow (LIFT) Program
Grantor
Treasurer of the State of Iowa
Award Amount
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minority_ownediowa_business
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New York State Contractor and Subcontractor Registry
Grantor
New York State Department of Labor
Award Amount
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certification_supportlicensing_support
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SBA 8(a) Business Development Program — Mississippi Minority-Owned Businesses
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U.S. Small Business Administration
Award Amount
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minority_owneddisadvantaged_business
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MEDA (Metropolitan Economic Development Association) — BIPOC Business Services
Grantor
Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA)
Award Amount
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minority_ownedsmall_business
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NJEDA Micro Lender Support Grant Program
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New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Award Amount
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minority_ownedbusiness
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Empire State Development Office of Contractor and Supplier Diversity
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Empire State Development
Award Amount
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certification_supporttechnical_assistance
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Enterprise Corps
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Indy Chamber / IU Kelley School of Business / Indy Black Chamber / Mid-States MSDC
Award Amount
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minority_ownedwomen_owned
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NYC Small Business Services M/WBE Certification
Grantor
New York City Department of Small Business Services
Award Amount
Varies
certification_supportpractice_growth
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Illinois MBDA Business Center
Grantor
Minority Business Development Agency
Award Amount
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minority_ownedillinois
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Backstage Capital Accelerator and Founder Programs
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Backstage Capital
Award Amount
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minority_ownedbipoc
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NJEDA New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program
Grantor
New Jersey Economic Development Authority
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minority_ownedbusiness
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SBA Section 7(j) Technical Assistance Program
Grantor
U.S. Small Business Administration
Award Amount
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minority_owneddisadvantaged_business
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Community Ventures – Small Business Lending for Minority-Owned Businesses
Grantor
Community Ventures (largest CDFI in Kentucky / SBA-certified lender)
Award Amount
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minority_ownedkentucky_business
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Kansas Office of Minority & Women Business Development – Technical Assistance
Grantor
Kansas Department of Commerce, Office of Minority & Women Business Development
Award Amount
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minority_ownedkansas_business
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South Dakota DOT DBE Supportive Services
Grantor
South Dakota Department of Transportation
Award Amount
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minority_ownedsouth_dakota_business
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Maryland MBE Certification for Education Businesses
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Maryland Department of Transportation / Governor Office of Small, Minority and Women Business Affairs
Award Amount
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minority ownedwomen owned
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Omaha 100 Small Business Loans
Grantor
Omaha 100
Award Amount
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minority_ownedomaha_business
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Utah Small Business Credit Initiative (USBCI) – SEDI & Minority Entrepreneurs
Grantor
Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
Award Amount
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minority_ownedutah_based
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Maryland MBE Certification for Restaurants and Food Service
Grantor
Maryland Department of Transportation / Governor Office of Small, Minority and Women Business Affairs
Award Amount
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minority ownedwomen owned
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MDC Iowa INCUBATE BIPOC Business Accelerator
Grantor
Multicultural Development Center of Iowa
Award Amount
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minority_ownedbipoc
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Victoria Foundation Grants
Grantor
Victoria Foundation
Award Amount
Varies
blacklatino
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Port Authority of New York and New Jersey MWSDBE Certification
Grantor
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Award Amount
Varies
minority_ownedwoman_owned
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Houston MBDA Export Center – Global Business Development for Minority Firms
Grantor
U.S. Minority Business Development Agency / Hybas International
Award Amount
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minority_ownedtexas_based
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WV SBDC — Free Counseling & Loan Packaging for Minority Businesses
Grantor
WV Small Business Development Center (SBA-funded)
Award Amount
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minority_ownedsmall_business
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NJEDA Cannabis Equity Grant Program
Grantor
New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Award Amount
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minority_ownedbusiness
View GrantMORolling
SBA 8(a) Business Development Program — Missouri Minority-Owned Businesses
Grantor
U.S. Small Business Administration
Award Amount
Varies
minority_owneddisadvantaged_business
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Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) — Minnesota Business Center Services
Grantor
U.S. Department of Commerce / Minority Business Development Agency
Award Amount
Varies
minority_ownedsmall_business
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Indiana IDOA Division of Supplier Diversity – MBE/WBE/IVOSB Certification for Food Service
Grantor
Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA), Division of Supplier Diversity
Award Amount
Varies
Indiana basedminority owned
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Rhode Island Small Business HUB MBE Certification Support
Grantor
RI Small Business HUB
Award Amount
Varies
minority_ownedsmall_business
View GrantMDRolling
Maryland MBE Certification for Transportation Businesses
Grantor
Maryland Department of Transportation / Governor Office of Small, Minority and Women Business Affairs
Award Amount
Varies
minority ownedwomen owned
View GrantNJRolling
NJ TRANSIT DBE Certification and Business Development Outreach
Grantor
NJ TRANSIT
Award Amount
Varies
minority_ownedwoman_owned
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New York State MWBE Business Growth Accelerator
Grantor
Empire State Development
Award Amount
Varies
minority_ownedbusiness
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Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Certification — Food Service Businesses
Grantor
Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI)
Award Amount
Varies
minority ownedwomen owned
View GrantNJRolling
NJBPU Community Energy Plan Implementation Grant
Grantor
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Award Amount
Varies
minority_ownedsenior
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FAA Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification
Grantor
New York State Unified Certification Program
Award Amount
Varies
certification_supporttechnical_assistance
View GrantKSRolling
Kansas Statewide MBE Certification (Minority Business Enterprise)
Grantor
Kansas Department of Commerce, Office of Minority & Women Business Development
Award Amount
Varies
minority_ownedkansas_business
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Suazo Business Center – Minority & Latino Business Development (Salt Lake City)
Grantor
Suazo Business Center
Award Amount
Varies
minority_ownedutah_based
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Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation Major Grants
Grantor
Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation
Award Amount
Varies
minority_ownedyouth_owned
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New Jersey State Council on the Arts Project Support
Grantor
New Jersey State Council on the Arts
Award Amount
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minority_owneddisability_owned
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VEDA SSBCI Loan Participation Program – Vermont SEDI Entrepreneurs
Grantor
Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA)
Award Amount
Varies
minority_ownedvermont_based
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