24 Grants for Black Owned Businesses to Apply for in February

February offers major grant opportunities for Black-owned businesses. We’ve compiled 24 grants open this month, including microgrants, pitch competitions, and funding programs designed to support Black entrepreneurs. Here are 24 grants Black-owned businesses can apply for this February—in no particular order, so be sure to review each opportunity carefully.

24 Grants for Black-Owned Businesses to Apply For

1. Santander X Cultivate Small Business Grant

Provides capital grants, mentorship, and a 12‑week food‑business‑focused curriculum to early‑stage entrepreneurs in the food industry.

Deadline: February 2, 2026

Amount: $2,500–$20,000

Audience: U.S.‑based entrepreneurs in the food sector, with emphasis on underserved founders.

2. Citizens NYC Neighborhood Business Grants

Provides micro‑grants to support small businesses that positively impact their local communities, helping with expenses like marketing, improvements, or operational needs.

Deadline: February 2, 2026

Amount: Up to $5,000

Audience: Small, revenue‑generating businesses in New York City’s five boroughs with 10 or fewer employees.

3. Future of Work Accelerator (HP & HP Foundation)

Offers funding, HP technology/support, and a six‑month virtual accelerator focused on future‑of‑work solutions.

Deadline: February 6, 2026

Amount: $100,000 + tech + program support

Audience: U.S.‑based for‑profits and nonprofits working on workforce and small business‑related solutions

4. Athene Black & Brown Pitch Competition

A pitch competition providing funding and networking opportunities for BIPOC‑owned businesses.

Deadline: February 9, 2026

Amount:$20,000

Audience:BIPOC‑owned small businesses seeking capital and connections

5. Skip’s $10,000 2026 Kickoff Grants

Skip’s $10,000 2026 Kickoff Grants

Provides $10,000 in grant funding to small business owners to support business growth, operational needs, and expansion efforts.

Deadline: February 6, 2026

Amount: $10,000

Audience: U.S.-based small business owners across various industries, particularly early-stage and growing businesses.

6. Intuit QuickBooks x Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program

Recognizes and supports small business owners through funding, marketing resources, and promotional opportunities to help scale brand visibility and business growth.

Deadline: February 9, 2026

Amount: Up to $20,000 (plus marketing and business support resources)

Audience: U.S.-based small business owners demonstrating strong community impact, innovation, and growth potential.

7. Zoom Solopreneur 50

Recognizes and funds innovative solopreneurs through inclusion in a national index and direct financial support.

Deadline: February 13, 2026

Amount: $5,000–$50,000

Audience: U.S. solopreneurs and small business founders.

8. Unity for Humanity Grant (Unity Technologies)

Provides funding and support for impact‑driven creators and businesses using real‑time 3D (e.g., gaming, XR, film) that align with global sustainable goals.

Deadline: February 20, 2026

Amount: Up to $100,000

Audience:Tech and creative companies with developed prototypes or products

9. Women Who Scale Grant

Provides growth capital to women‑led businesses looking to expand operations.

Deadline: February 20, 2026

Amount:$2,500

Audience:Women‑owned and led businesses in the United States.

10. SEED 3 Grant (California)

Supports entrepreneurship among immigrants and Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals by providing micro‑grants, training, and technical assistance to help start or grow a business.

Deadline: February 26, 2026

Amount: Varies (micro‑grant + support)

Audience: Small business owners in California addressing community needs or barriers.

11. The UPS Store Small Biz Challenge

A business competition offering cash prizes, mentorship, and national exposure for standout small business owners.

Deadline: February 22, 2026

Amount:$25,000 (grand prize) + finalist awards

Audience:U.S. small business owners with fewer than nine full‑time employees.

12. M&F Bank Small Business Grant

Helps local small businesses grow by providing capital to qualifying customers of M&F Bank.

Deadline: February 22, 2026

Amount:$10,000 (two grants)

Audience:Small businesses in the Raleigh or Durham, NC area that meet revenue and size criteria.

13. CTIA Wireless Foundation Catalyst Grant

A competitive grant for entrepreneurs using wireless/mobile tech to solve community challenges, with pitch support and visibility.

Deadline: February 24, 2026

Amount:Up to $100,000 (tiered awards)

Audience:U.S.‑based social entrepreneurs with mobile‑centric solutions.

14. HerGenius Pitch Competition

Pitch competition awarding funding to women‑founders with business traction.

Deadline: February 27, 2026

Amount:$10,000

Audience:Women‑owned small businesses, often with regional focus (e.g., North Texas)

15. Amber Grant (Monthly)

Provides monthly funding to support women entrepreneurs in starting, sustaining, or growing their businesses. Funds may be used for general business expenses, marketing, equipment, or operational needs.

Deadline: Monthly (typically the end of each month)

Amount:$10,000(monthly award)

Audience:Women-owned businesses and women entrepreneurs.

16. Baldwin Downtown Business Improvement Grant

Provides matching grants for brick‑and‑mortar businesses to improve storefronts, interiors, and operations.

Deadline: February 26, 2026

Amount:Up to $6,000 (with match)

Audience:Businesses within the Baldwin DDA district (brick‑and‑mortar).

17. Storefront Opportunity Grant – San Francisco

Provides funding and support to help local small businesses open or expand storefronts. Funds can be used for lease costs, renovations, and operational setup. The program also includes broker services and lease review support to lower barriers for entrepreneurs and activate vacant storefronts in targeted neighborhoods.

Deadline: February 13, 2026 @ 5 PM

Amount: $50,000–$100,000

Audience: Small businesses in San Francisco (Excelsior, Tenderloin, Visitacion Valley) with ≤100 employees and ≤$5M annual revenue.

18. Grid110 Community Business Accelerator (Los Angeles)

A 16‑week accelerator offering mentorship and resources to strengthen business operations, fundraising strategy, and market fit.

Deadline: February 12, 2026

Amount:~$100,000 in resources (non‑cash program support)

Audience:LA‑based small businesses with 12+ months in operation and early traction.

19. Wish Local Empowerment Program

Offers micro-grants to support brick-and-mortar businesses with operating expenses, inventory, or marketing.

Deadline: Rolling

Amount: $500–$2,000

Audience: Black-owned brick-and-mortar businesses with fewer than 20 employees and under $1M in revenue.

20. HerRise / HerSuiteSpot MicroGrant

Provides monthly funding to women of color founders to support early-stage and small business needs.

Deadline: Rolling (typically end of month)

Amount: ~$1,000

Audience: Women of color entrepreneurs, including Black women founders.

21. NASE Growth Grants

Supports small business growth through funding for marketing, hiring, expansion, or operational improvements.

Deadline: Rolling (reviewed quarterly)

Amount: Up to $4,000

Audience: Small business owners and entrepreneurs.

22. Freed Fellowship

The Freed Fellowship helps small business owners get the feedback they need to build successful companies that make an impact.

Deadline: Rolling (Monthly)

Amount: $500

Audience: Small business owners & BIPOC entrepreneurs

23. Black Women in Food Summit Pitch Competition

Provides an opportunity for Black women food entrepreneurs to compete for cash awards and visibility as part of the Black Women in Food Summit — including a pitch competition with funding prizes.

Deadline: Pitch applications coming soon (early 2026)

Amount:~$15,000 total awards (past totals)

Audience:Black women founders in the food industry at the Summit’s pitch competition.

24. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG)

Provides grant funding to support economic development, job creation, and business growth in rural communities through business opportunity and business enterprise funding categories.

Deadline: February 28, 2025

Amount: Varies by project and funding category

Audience: Eligible entities serving rural communities, including organizations supporting small businesses, community economic development, and technology-based economic development initiatives.