Celebrating MLK’s Legacy with Grants That Uplift BIPOC Entrepreneurs begins with honoring the strength of character and quiet fortitude Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. demonstrated in the face of profound social and economic challenges.. His legacy was rooted in perseverance, vision, and an unshakable belief in equitable opportunity. That same fortitude lives on today through Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) entrepreneurs. They continue to build businesses, create jobs, and strengthen communities despite ongoing economic challenges. Celebrating MLK’s Legacy with Grants That Uplift BIPOC Entrepreneurs means recognizing that resilience is active, innovative, and forward-moving.
GrantWatch helps turn that resilience into momentum by connecting entrepreneurs and organizations to more than 2,100 active funding opportunities in its BIPOC grant category. These grants support programs to overcome economic challenges. They focus on things like capacity-building efforts, operating support for First Nation businesses, in-kind support for entrepreneurs of African descent. From small startup assistance to energy efficiency grants, GrantWatch curates funding opportunities that help businesses grow stronger, more competitive, and more sustainable.
Grants That Uplift BIPOC Entrepreneurs
Opportunity to Participate in a Business Accelerator
Opportunity for USA Black small business owners to participate in a business accelerator. The program helps foster entrepreneurial growth for Black business owners to facilitate their success as sellers. Successful applicants have the opportunity to receive financial support, education, business guidance and mentorship, networking, and marketing and advertising support.
Grants for Programs to Overcome Economic Challenges
Up to $10,000 to Yukon businesses and tribal organizations for programs to overcome economic challenges. Funding assists with the costs associated with marketing, training, equipment and product purchases, improving competitiveness, and pursuing new market opportunities.
Grants for Capacity Building Efforts
Up to $25,000 to Massachusetts businesses to improve operations. Funding helps minority and women-owned for-profit companies in the construction or construction-related sectors with operational costs. The grant program aims to enhance capacity and foster contracting opportunities.
Grants to Promote Business Development
$10,000 to Texas women-owned small companies to promote economic and business development opportunities. Funding enables women business owners to pursue and implement new and creative activities. Grants may be used for capital acquisitions, marketing projects, and other business-related purposes. The goal is to foster greater economic development activity in rural Texas.
Grants to For-Profits for Operating Support
Grants to British Columbia First Nation businesses for operating support. Funding offsets third-party professional support costs for small businesses. The goal is to help applicants address tariff-related impacts and sustain and/or create employment opportunities in rural and remote communities of Northern British Columbia.
Grants for Energy Efficiency Projects
Up to $2,500 to New York City businesses for energy efficiency projects. Funding supports small businesses owned by members of the BIPOC community. Eligible expenses include energy-efficient equipment purchases and upgrades. Applicants must be based in Southeast Queens.
Opportunity to Participate in a Leadership Program
Opportunity for Minnesota BIPOC high school and IHE students to participate in a leadership and professional development program. The program harnesses the potential of traditionally underrepresented groups and provides a competitive edge when entering the workforce. Students develop informed perspectives, experiential learning, and professional competencies through focused study of leadership and professional development topics
Grants to Assist with Financial Emergencies
Up to $1,000 to USA and Puerto Rico BIPOC-owned businesses to assist with financial emergencies. Funding helps alleviate the unexpected financial burdens caused by natural disaster, equipment repair, theft, vandalism, and other criminal damages. Marginalized business owners operating with limited capital or funding access are encouraged to apply.
Grants to Promote Involvement in the Plant-Based Drug Industry
Funds to British Columbia First Nation businesses, Tribes, and Indigenous associations to enhance participation in the regulated plant-based drug industry. The goal of the program is to support Indigenous involvement across the cannabis value chain, from production and distribution to retail and ancillary services.
Grants for Residents with Moderate to Low Incomes
Up to $20,000 to USA nonprofits in several states for community and economic development projects to serve residents with moderate to low incomes. This includes businesses owned by women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, minority and immigrant individuals. Eligible activities include business development, job and business retention, and affordable housing.
Up to $5,000 to Minnesota new businesses for start-up assistance. Funding strengthens the development of the technical, management, or marketing capabilities of emerging companies. The goal is to support innovative ideas or compelling business models that hold the prospect of making significant contributions to Northfield’s economic base.
In-Kind Support to Establish or Expand Businesses
In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International business owners and entrepreneurs of African descent to establish or expand their fledgling businesses. Recipients will be given an annual subscription to the software of their choice, consultation, and credits to enlist the assistance of the funding source’s creators.
One Last Word
As we reflect on MLK’s enduring legacy, GrantWatch remains committed to empowering its subscribers with timely, accessible grant funding that supports equity, innovation, and long-term community impact.
About GrantWatch
Libby Hikind, author of The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO, founded GrantWatch.com, the largest advanced grant search engine in the United States. The platform features over 10,000 active, verified, and human-curated grant opportunities in more than 60 funding categories. Additionally, it lists grants for nonprofits, grants for small businesses, grants for government agencies, and grants for Individuals.
GrantWatch also offers innovative funding tools like the AI Grant Writing Tool, AI Grant Searching Tool, and My Grant Calendar, making it easier to find grants, track deadlines, and draft proposals. Members can upgrade to MemberPlus+ for complete grant details, eligibility criteria, and application information. With 21 powerful features, live customer support, and weekly GrantTalk podcast episodes, GrantWatch is the go-to resource for finding grants and turning funding opportunities into awarded grants.
Libby is also the author of several children’s books and companion coloring books, available at libbyhikind.com.
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