Grants for Minorities

The federal government funds minority programs through competitive grants posted on Grants.gov. Eligible applicants typically include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, state/local governments, tribal organizations, and educational institutions. Applications usually require a project narrative, budget justification, and evidence of organizational capacity. New opportunities post year-round with 30-60 day application windows.

Grants for Minorities

Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Coordinating Center (U24 - Clinical Trial Optional)

U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement (Palestinian audiences)

Centers for Independent Living Competition - American Samoa

Centers for Independent Living Competition - Guam

Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Administrative Enforcement Initiative

Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Fair Housing Organizations Initiative FY2025 and FY2026

FAIR HOUSING INITIATIVES PROGRAM PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE

Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Education and Outreach Initiative

FY 2026 Susan Harwood Training Grant Program - Training and Educational Materials Development

FY 2026 Susan Harwood Training Grant Program - Targeted Topic Training

Fertilizer Investment &amp; Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS)

U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy American Corners

Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS)

DoW Neurofibromatosis Research Academy &ndash; Scholar Award

DoW Neurofibromatosis Investigator-Initiated Research Award

DoW Neurofibromatosis Synergistic Idea Award

DOW Combat Readiness &ndash; Medical Research Program Translational Research Award

Continuum of Care Builds (CoC Builds)

DoW Neurofibromatosis Research Academy &ndash; Leadership Award

Information Processing Techniques Office Office-Wide

American Spaces Support Funds Program

Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program

DoW Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators &ndash; Early-Career Scholar Award

DoW Kidney Cancer, Idea Development Award

DoW Parkinson&rsquo;s, Early Investigator Research Award

About Grants for Minorities

Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS)

DoW Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Scholar Award

DOW Combat Readiness – Medical Research Program Translational Research Award

DoW Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Leadership Award

DoW Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators – Early-Career Scholar Award

DoW Parkinson’s, Early Investigator Research Award