Black History Month: 25 Grants Black-Led Organizations Can Apply for Today

As we honor Black History Month, we at GrantExec are reminded of the rich tapestry of stories, achievements, and contributions that Black individuals have woven into the fabric of our history. This month is not only a time to reflect and learn but also an opportunity to look forward and build.

At GrantExec, we are proud to support Black-owned organizations. Our mission is to bridge the gap between innovative organizations and the grant opportunities that can help them grow and flourish. Our journey has been filled with inspiring stories of innovation, resilience, and community impact.

This Black History Month, we want to amplify these stories and help write new ones. We're committed to helping Black entrepreneurs and leaders access the resources they need to turn their visions into reality. Whether it's a startup aiming to disrupt an inefficient industry or a nonprofit addressing community needs, we’re here to help them find grants that can make a difference.

In this spirit, we've curated 25 grant opportunities from our database available to Black organizations today:

Federal Opportunities

Opportunity	Funder	Status
Enhancing Biomedical Engineering, Imaging, and Technology Acceleration (BEITA) at HBCUs	National Institutes of Health	Active
Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research	National Science Foundation	Active
Health Equity Innovation Award: Enhance Equity Funding Opportunity	U.S. Food and Drug Administration	Active
Educational Funding Opportunity: Expanding education on skin lightening products	U.S. Food and Drug Administration	Active
DEVCOM ARL HBCU/MI Research Partnerships	Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command	Active
Preservice Development Grants at Historically Black Colleges and Universities	U.S. Department of Education	Active
Personnel Preparation of Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Personnel at Historically Black Colleges and Universities	U.S. Department of Education	Active
Advancing Research Capacity at HBCUs through Exploration and Innovation	National Science Foundation	Active
Racial Equity in STEM Education	National Science Foundation	Active
Minority Research Grant Program 2024	U.S. Department of Health and Human Services	Forecasted

State, Local & Private Opportunities

Opportunity	Funder	Status
Amazon Black Business Accelerator	Amazon	Active
Maine Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Fund	Maine Community Foundation	Active
Maine: Investing in Leaders of Color Grant Program	Maine Community Foundation	Active
Addressing Anti-Black Racism in California Health Systems	California Health Care Foundation	Active
The Commemoration Fund: Black, Indigenous, Latinx, or other People of Color in Community	Zarrow Families Foundation	Active
Women of Color Business Grants	Corporate Counsel Women of Color Entrepreneurs	Active
HerRise MicroGrant	Her Suite Spot	Active
Evidence for Action: Innovative Research to Advance Racial Equity	Robert Wood Johnson Foundation	Active
Empowering Women of Color to Thrive in Entrepreneurship	Step Up Savannah in partnership with ACE Women's Business Center	Active
Fund for Community Reparations for Autistic People of Color	Autistic People of Color Fund	Active
Minority Entrepreneur Catalyst Micro-Grants	Mountain Bizworks	Active
Self-Development of People Fund	Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People	Active
Advancing Racial Equity in the Classroom	Adopt A Classroom	Active
Wish Local Empowerment Program	Wish Local	Active
U.S. Bank Community Possible Grant Program for addressing Racial and Economic Inequities	U.S. Bank	Active

These grants are active as of February 1, 2024. Our team of grant writing experts stands ready to support your application, should you need any assistance.

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