Nonprofit Grants for Black and African Americans

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Alaska Space Grant Program

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Application Deadline:

Apprenticeships: March 1 and August 1, annually
NASA Internship: February 27, 2026
Alaska Industry Internship: No current deadline
Travel Award: Rolling/accepted throughout the year
 

The Alaska Space Grant Program (ASGP) is a consortium of public and private universities and nonprofit organizations that sponsors programs to enhance teaching, research, and educational outreach…

Independence Public Media Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Community Voices Fund: September 18, 2026
  • Local Filmmaker Fund: February 27, 2026

The Independence Public Media Foundation connects creators, industry experts, community organizations, and philanthropists to support community-driven media-making and storytelling.

The…

Sauer Family Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 27 and September 25, 2026
Grant Range: $2000 - $120000

The mission of the Sauer Family Foundation is to use its resources to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and their families in Minnesota.

The Foundation supports nonprofit…

Institute for Journalism and Natural Resources

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Application Deadline:

February 27, 2026

The mission of the Institute for Journalism and Natural Resources (IJNR) is to promote public dialogue about natural resource issues through programs that inform, empower, and inspire better…

The Lake County Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Growing Communities
    Letters of inquiry: January 30, 2026 (latest expired date)
    Invited applications: March 27, 2026
  • Early Childhood Education
    Applications: February 27, 2026
  • Leadership Development and Animal Welfare: October 31, 2025 (latest expired date)
     
Grant Range: $1000 - $30000

The Lake County Community Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life of the residents of Lake County, IL.

The Foundation's program pillars include:

  • economic…

HealthComp Foundation

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Application Deadline:

March 1 and September 1, annually
Grant Range: $10000 - $117183
Average Grant: $31109

The HealthComp Foundation is dedicated to accelerating a healthy community in northeast Ohio, particularly in the counties of Ashland, Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina,…

Kenneth King Foundation

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Application Deadline:

March 1 and September 1, annually
Grant Range: $2000 - $200000
Average Grant: $23101

The Kenneth King Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in Colorado that help people gain the opportunity for dignity, self-sufficiency, and wealth creation under the American free enterprise…

The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts

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Application Deadline:

March 1 and September 1, annually

The objective of the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts is to foster innovative artistic expression and the creative process by supporting cultural organizations that, in turn, support…

Black and African American Communities across America face long standing disparities in income, health, housing, education and access to capital. There are many nonprofits that have made it their mission to help these communities. But it is only through the generous support of black community grants that many of these nonprofits are able to pursue their goals.

These black community grants can be put towards all kinds of initiatives and programs. These could include expanding health access, education, workforce development, food access, affordable housing or cultural institutions. They can also be used to support civic engagement through programs such as voter participation. 

There are many different organizations that are involved in these spaces. These include private foundations such as the Surdna Foundation or community foundations such as the The Black Future Co-op Fund. 

When drafting black community grants, it is essential that you demonstrate that you truly understand the community and the problems facing it. Depending on the purpose of your nonprofit you may need to pull up data on disparities in income, education or health. Good places to get started could include databases such as the Kaiser Family Foundation.

If you need further information on drafting great grant proposals, then make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also browse a selection of black community grants right here, all open for applications.