Over the last year, we’ve shared hundreds of grants and other paid funding opportunities in this newsletter.
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So far, we’ve created the following playlists:
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Here’s a playlist for Black creators, founders, and small business owners. There are (12) awards.
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1. Black Community Commitment
Nonprofit organizations working to improve outcomes for the Black community are invited to apply. Any US-based 501(c)(3) organization that has been established since 2019 or prior; has an annual operating budget between $100,000 to $3 million.
Note: Funding amount not disclosed.
Deadline: N/A
2. Empowering Black Futures Initiative
This initiative supports the economic mobility of small business leaders in historically Black neighborhoods. Twenty selected entrepreneurs will receive exclusive, personalized support to help strengthen their businesses and prepare them for capital through AEO’s RESILI™ platform. Additionally, selected entrepreneurs will receive $5,300 in small business grants.
Note: Applicants must live in or operate a business within one of the listed neighborhoods/zip codes.
Deadline: None provided
3. [NEW] The Fresh Voices Fellowship - For Early Career BIPOC Writers
This Fellowship annually supports one early-career Black, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, or other writer of color who does not have, nor is currently pursuing, an advanced writing degree. Fellows receive $2,000, print publication, a year-long position on the editorial masthead, and a year-long writing mentorship with Epiphany editors. Developing writers historically excluded from the publishing industry gain a deeper understanding of how an established magazine functions and how the editorial process works while honing their literary craft.
Applicants must not have published or be contracted to publish a full-length book (excluding self-publication). Early-career writers may be any age, and we are especially interested in writers who have not received prestigious awards, fellowships, or publications. Fellows must be based in or living in the United States during the twelve-month fellowship. Preference will be given to New York City-based applicants, as in-person interaction will enhance the fellowship experience.
Deadline: October 15, 2026
4. [NEW] Frazier Family Foundation x CFDA Empowered Vision Award - For Black Designers
This opportunity provides an exemplary designer with the capital, mentorship, and visibility needed to grow their business in a challenging landscape. Through a rigorous selection process, the CFDA and Frazier Family Foundation Award identifies a designer who demonstrates exceptional creativity, business acumen, and potential for long-term success. By combining the Frazier Family Foundation's philanthropic vision with the CFDA's industry expertise, the partnership delivers targeted funding and bespoke support to advance Black-owned fashion businesses. The award provides a $100,000 grant, tailored mentorship, and national visibility to honor designers who exemplify creative excellence and business discipline.
Deadline: October 15, 2026
5. [NEW] The Black Bookstore Heritage Grant
Each year, the Black Bookstore Heritage Grant will award $5,000 in total annual funding to support Black-owned bookstores. This amount is distributed across multiple award cycle recipients, with the average grant expected to be around $1,250.
The grant is a one-time award for a specific project that will tangibly impact a store’s revenue, sustainability, or capacity to serve its community. Fundable projects include technology or software upgrades, space renovations, signage or marketing, or hiring a consultant or subject-matter expert.
Deadline: October 31, 2026