Grants For Black Creators, Founders, and Business Owners
Funding for Black creators and entrepreneurs!
Over the last year, we’ve shared hundreds of grants and other paid funding opportunities in this newsletter.
We’ve also created “playlists,” so it’s easier to find similar opportunities.
So far, we’ve created the following playlists:
We update these playlists regularly, so bookmark them for later.
Here’s a playlist for Black creators, founders, and small business owners. There are (10) 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 2026 CTF Artist Micro Grants - For BIPOC Visual Artists
Crafting the Future’s Artist Micro Grants are $500 unrestricted grants to support US-based BIPOC visual artists in covering artistic and living expenses as they pursue careers in the arts. These unrestricted funds may be used for art supplies/materials, travel, housing, application fees, tuition, utilities, studio fees, or any other expenses that support an individual’s art practice including physical and mental health/wellness.
They prioritize artists of color with a visual arts practice including materials-based craft and folk/traditional arts. They are not likely to fund artists focusing on performance and recording arts such as music, dance, film and theatre.
Deadline: February 15, 2026