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 (11) 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 Grants for Artist Projects - For Washington State Residents
These are unrestricted project-based grants of $2,500 awarded to 65 artists working in all disciplines across Washington State. Funding may be used for, but is not limited to, artist fees, materials, equipment, space rental, travel for research, documentation, professional development opportunities, marketing and promotion, support to continue a current project, support to start a new project, and many other needs related to your project.
Artists who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA+, living with/having disabilities, and/or living in rural communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: June 22, 2026