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Grants for Small businesses - Diversity Equity and Inclusion

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Growing Apprenticeships in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) Grant Program
$12,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This program provides funding to New Jersey employers and organizations to develop and expand apprenticeship opportunities in high-demand sectors, promoting economic mobility and inclusion for underrepresented populations.

Workforce Development
State governments
AIANY Community-Centered Design Grant
$35,000
AIA New York
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides $35,000 to support a design project in New York City that actively engages and empowers community members throughout the entire design and construction process, ensuring their voices shape public spaces.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Culture Forward Chicago Initiative
$60,000
Chicagoโ€™s Cultural Treasures
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to arts and culture organizations in Chicago that celebrate and promote the cultural traditions of Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Equity Workforce Planning and Capacity Grants
$150,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help individuals from underserved communities access training and career opportunities in Massachusetts' growing clean energy sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Restaurant Business Development Grant Program
$15,000
Feed the Soul Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This program provides six months of consulting and training support valued at $15,000 to empower marginalized restaurant owners in developing sustainable and efficient business practices.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Climate Change Investment Initiative (2c2i)
$300,000
Exelon Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding program provides financial support and resources to innovative startups focused on clean energy and environmental sustainability solutions that benefit communities within Exelon's service areas.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Imagined in Cambridge-Social Innovation Award
$5,000
Cambridge Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to emerging social innovators in Cambridge who are developing creative projects to address pressing community challenges and improve the quality of life for residents.

Community Development
Individuals
City of Dayton Resiliency Fund Grant
$10,000
City of Dayton
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This initiative provides financial support to Black and Brown minority-owned small businesses in Dayton, Ohio, facing immediate financial challenges, helping them stabilize and continue operations throughout 2025.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Major Research Instrumentation Program
$4,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to colleges, universities, and non-profit research organizations in the U.S. to acquire or develop advanced scientific instruments that enhance research capabilities across various disciplines.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Embark Program
$5,000
REI Co-op Path Ahead Ventures and Founded Outdoors
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This program provides support and funding for new entrepreneurs from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds in the outdoor industry to help them develop their business ideas into viable ventures.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Chicago Region Food System Fund
$200,000
Chicago Region Food System Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in the greater Chicago area to strengthen the local food system through infrastructure improvements or policy advocacy focused on equity and sustainability.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Get Moving Grant
$15,000
Seattle Parks and Recreation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $15,000 for individuals, organizations, and small businesses to create innovative recreational programs that promote physical activity and community engagement in Seattle.

Health
Individuals
New York Main Street Program
$500,000
New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides funding and support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in New York State for revitalizing underutilized downtown areas and improving the economic sustainability of mixed-use commercial districts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ramsey County Emerging and Diverse Developers
Contact for amount
Ramsey County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides mentorship, training, and resources to emerging and diverse developers in Ramsey County to support the creation of affordable housing for low to moderate-income residents.

Housing
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Food Systems Fellowship
$5,000
Vital Village Network
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This fellowship provides emerging leaders with training, resources, and funding to promote equitable and resilient local food systems, focusing on food justice and community-driven solutions.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Downtown Program Fund Grant
$5,000
City of Eugene Cultural Services
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local artists and organizations in Lane County to create engaging arts and cultural events in downtown Eugene's public spaces, promoting community involvement and inclusivity.

Arts
Individuals
New York Foundation Core Grants
$47,000
New York Foundation (NYF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports New York City-based organizations focused on community organizing and grassroots advocacy to promote social justice, particularly those led by and serving marginalized communities.

Social Advocacy
Small businesses
Johnson County Underestimated Small Business Grants
$20,000
Community Foundation of Johnson County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Johnson County, Iowa, that have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic or are located in underserved areas, helping them cover operating costs and improve their physical spaces.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Maternal Smoking Cessation Initiative Award
$1,000,000
California Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects between community organizations and academic institutions in California to develop and evaluate culturally tailored smoking cessation interventions for pregnant individuals in underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Climate-Critical Underrepresented Business Support Grants
$800,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations and partnerships that support underrepresented businesses in the clean energy sector, helping them overcome barriers and access resources for growth and development.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits