Grants for Black / African American

As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 49 Grants for Black / African American — 15 open right now, across 32 funding agencies. Award amounts range $25K to $9M. The next application deadline is June 15, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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49total grants
15open now
32agencies
$25K–$9Mfunding range
Jun 15next deadline
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Dementia Early Planning Workshop Series for Diverse Populations

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Dementia Program seeks to provide a funding opportunity to develop and deliver culturally tailored early planning workshops for persons…

🏛 Illinois Department of Public Health ⏰ Jun 1, 2026 💰 $60,000 – $260,000
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OPEN 14 days left Moderate to apply

HIV / AIDS Quality of Life Program

The Quality-of-Life Grant will support HIV prevention and treatment engagement services for people with HIV Disease by making grants to public or private entities in Illinois…

🏛 Illinois Department of Public Health ⏰ Jun 15, 2026 💰 $50,000 – $150,000
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OPEN 21 days left Hard to apply

Birth Equity Innovation Seed Grants

Illinois is an innovative leader in maternal, child, and reproductive health. It was the first state to expand Medicaid to 12 months postpartum, as well as…

🏛 Illinois Department of Public Health ⏰ Jun 22, 2026 💰 up to $200,000
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OPEN 24 days left Hard to apply

28-0343-04 State Agency Racial Profiling (RP) Program

NOTICE OF ELIGIBILITY: Only state agencies or constitutional offices outside the purview of the Illinois Office of the Governor with enforcement duties carried out by sworn…

🏛 Illinois Department of Transportation 📋 CFDA 20.600 ⏰ Jun 25, 2026
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OPEN 59 days left Hard to apply

National Resource Centers

The Resource Centers support efforts to prevent and respond to family, domestic, and dating violence by providing information, training, and technical assistance to individuals, organizations, government…

🏛 Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS 📋 CFDA 93.592 ⏰ Jul 30, 2026 💰 $300,000 – $3,000,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR)

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) seeks to advance its mission by continuing support for the Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR). The national…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.855 ⏰ Aug 19, 2026
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OPEN Hard to apply

Historically Black Colleges and Universities – Undergraduate Program

HBCU-UP provides awardsto strengthen STEM undergraduate education and research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).Support is available through thefollowing tracks: Targeted Infusion Projects (TIP), which…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.076 ⏰ Oct 6, 2026 💰 $300,000 – $9,000,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation

The Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program invests in the Nation's colleges and universities to aid student success to create a new generation of…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.076 ⏰ Nov 20, 2026 💰 $125,000 – $5,000,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many grants for black / african american are available?
Grantoria currently lists 49 grants for black / african american, of which 15 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is June 15, 2026 — about 14 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $25K to $9M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
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About grants for Black / African American

This category encompasses grants supporting Black and African American communities across health equity, public health, and STEM education initiatives. With 49 active grants listed, major funders including the National Institutes of Health and U.S. National Science Foundation lead efforts to advance equity-focused research and capacity building in these critical areas.

Typical awards range from $300K to $1.6M, with most grants using competitive application processes. Public and private universities, along with nonprofit organizations, are primary recipients. Most funding supports research and program development, with only 7% requiring cost-sharing. Filtering by institution type, support category, and funding agency helps identify the best-fit opportunities.