Grants for minority and Black founders
Funding set aside for Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian and Pacific Islander founders, plus minority-owned small businesses. Most are non-dilutive cash you keep with a short application. Bursary ranks the ones you qualify for, drafts each application, and also matches you to the wider pool of grants open to every founder.
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Who qualifies for minority founder grants?
Funding set aside for Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian and Pacific Islander founders, plus minority-owned small businesses. Most are non-dilutive cash you keep with a short application. Bursary ranks the ones you qualify for, drafts each application, and also matches you to the wider pool of grants open to every founder.
What counts as a minority-owned business for these grants?
Definitions vary, but most mean at least 51 percent ownership by someone who is Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian or Pacific Islander. Some need a registered business, some accept individuals. Bursary matches you to both the set-aside grants and the wider open pool.
How much funding is available?
Programs on this list go up to $25,000. Bursary ranks them by what you actually qualify for.
How many programs are on this list?
6 verified programs, re-checked continuously.
Is it free to apply?
Most are free to apply. Bursary reads the fine print and flags any program that charges a fee before you start.
Do I need a registered company?
Not for all of them. Bursary matches programs to your situation and tells you which require a registered entity and which accept individuals.