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Grants for Small businesses - Diversity Equity and Inclusion

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Biodiversity Conservation Grant
$75,000
National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to enhance pollinator habitats on public lands across the United States, encouraging community involvement and education in biodiversity conservation efforts.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Rapid Response Research and New Research Support
$500,000
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations conducting research to advance racial and Indigenous health equity by addressing systemic inequities in areas like housing, education, and healthcare.

Health
Nonprofits
Accelerate STEAM Education: The GM Challenge
$250,000
General Motors and MIT Solve
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative initiatives that expand access to STEAM education and improve career pathways for diverse learners in the U.S., particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds and individuals with disabilities.

Education
Nonprofits
Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity for NIDA REI: Racial Equity Visionary Award Program for Research on Substance Use and Racial Equity (DP1 Clinical Trial Optional)
$700,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that address substance use and promote racial equity in health outcomes, inviting a diverse range of organizations to apply.

Health
Nonprofits
All Black Lives Grant
$20,000
Contigo Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to grassroots organizations in Central Florida that empower Black LGBTQ+ communities through initiatives focused on racial, economic, and gender justice.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
GF-Town of Malta Foundation, Inc. Grant
Contact for amount
GlobalFoundries / Town of Malta Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This grant provides funding to not-for-profit organizations and community projects that enhance the well-being, education, and cultural opportunities for residents of the Town of Malta, New York.

Arts
City or township governments
Racial Equity to Accelerate Change
$150,000
Borealis Philanthropy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations and individuals working to dismantle systemic oppression and build cross-movement solidarity in the pursuit of racial equity and social change across the United States.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
BRAIN Initiative: Promoting Health for All Through BRAIN Technology Partnerships (R34 - Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
$225,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 17, 2026

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research partnerships between resource-limited institutions and experienced technology developers to enhance the use of innovative neurotechnologies for understanding and improving treatments for neurological and mental health conditions.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Employment Social Enterprise (ESE) Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)
$10,000,000
California Employment Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to social enterprises and their partners in California to create job training and employment programs for vulnerable populations, helping them gain skills and achieve economic stability.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Social Innovation Fellowship for Cultural Entrepreneurs in New York
$15,000
Brooklyn Arts Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Brooklyn-based artists and small cultural organizations focused on social justice and community empowerment through innovative projects in the arts.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
City of Norfolk’s Nourish the City Grant
$10,000
City of Norfolk (Office of Resilience)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations in Norfolk, Virginia, to develop community-based projects that improve access to nutritious food and address food insecurity.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Business and Workforce Development 2025 Q1
$5,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote sustainable business practices and workforce development in California, particularly benefiting low-income communities and contributing to climate change mitigation.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Main Street Ventures Grant Program
$30,000
Main Street Ventures
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding program provides equity-free grants to local entrepreneurs in the Greater Cincinnati Region, supporting early-stage and revenue-generating businesses in sectors like Retail, Manufacturing, and Tech, with a focus on innovation and community impact.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Agora Venture Competition
$10,000
Agora
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This competition provides female and non-binary founders in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area the chance to win a $10,000 cash prize by pitching their growth-oriented startups to investors.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Accelerate: A WBDC Grant Program
$25,000
Women’s Business Development Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This program provides financial support of up to $25,000 to women-owned small businesses in Connecticut that have previously received WBDC funding and are seeking to expand their operations through targeted investments.

Women & Girl Services
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Better Nursing Home Care Fund
Contact for amount
Oregon Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Oregon to implement innovative projects that improve the quality of care and life for nursing home residents.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
MALT Small Grants Program – Spring (Round 4)
$50,000
Marin Agricultural Land Trust
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports agriculturalists in Marin County, California, by providing financial assistance for projects that enhance agricultural resilience, protect biodiversity, and promote sustainable practices on working lands.

Community Development
Individuals
TRANSFORM Business Grant to support Entrepreneurs
$1,000
TRANSFORM
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to entrepreneurs from marginalized groups in the U.S. who are focused on creating social impact and demonstrate a need for resources to develop their business ideas.

Social Advocacy
Individuals
NHSCA Youth Arts Project Grants
$8,000
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts (NHSCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in New Hampshire to create engaging arts education programs for youth, promoting creativity and inclusivity.

Arts
County governments
Burlington Housing Trust Fund
Contact for amount
Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity supports affordable housing projects and capacity-building efforts for organizations serving low-income households in Burlington.

Housing
Nonprofits