27 Grants for Black Owned Businesses to Apply for in May

May opens the door to a variety of grant opportunities for Black-owned businesses. We’ve gathered a selection of funding available this month, including microgrants, competitive awards, and programs created to support the growth of Black entrepreneurs.

Below you’ll find 27 grants, pitch opportunities, and funding programs that Black-owned businesses can apply for in May 2026. Be sure to carefully review each opportunity’s requirements and deadlines before applying.

1. Amazon Small Business Grant

This grant program supports U.S.-based small businesses using Amazon Business with funding designed to accelerate growth through digital tools, operations expansion, and procurement support. The competition includes voting rounds and tiered awards for finalists and winners.

Deadline: May 23, 2025

Amount: $25,000 (Grand Prize), $20,000 (Finalists), $15,000 (Semi-Finalists)

Audience: U.S. small businesses (Amazon Business customers with ≤ $1M annual revenue and recent platform activity)

2. Skip $10,000 Memorial Day Grant

This is a fast-cycle small business funding program designed to provide direct cash grants to entrepreneurs across the U.S. It is typically accessed through membership-based application systems and prioritizes early submission due to limited spots.

Deadline: May 22–23, 2025 (varies by membership access window)

Amount: $10,000

Audience: U.S.-based entrepreneurs and small business owners (18+), all industries eligible with platform membership requirement

3. Comcast RISE Small Business Grant

This grant program supports small businesses owned by people of color by providing marketing, creative production, media placement, and technology upgrades. It is designed to help entrepreneurs strengthen visibility and operations while building long-term business sustainability.

Comcast RISE is part of Comcast’s broader equity initiative and typically selects recipients through a competitive application process focused on business story, community impact, and growth potential.

Deadline: May 31, 2025

Amount: $5,000 (plus marketing production services and media support)

Audience: Small businesses owned by people of color in select U.S. markets (includes Black-owned businesses; eligibility varies by city/region cycle)

4. eBay Up & Running Grants

This program supports small businesses building or scaling their operations through digital commerce, inventory expansion, and operational strengthening.

Deadline:  June 6, 2025 (applications open through May cycle)

Amount: $10,000

Audience: Small businesses across industries (past participation includes sellers using digital platforms, retail, and service-based businesses)

5. Women Founders Network Fast Pitch Grant (May Cycle)

A competitive pitch-based funding opportunity supporting women entrepreneurs presenting scalable business models with strong impact potential.

Deadline: May 31, 2025 (cycle-based competition deadline)

Amount: Up to $25,000

Audience: Women founders in U.S. businesses with growth-stage or early scaling potential

6. Rauschenberg Medical / Emergency Grant (Creative + Business Adjacent)

Supports professionals and entrepreneurs in creative and care-related fields facing urgent financial needs affecting their work continuity.

Deadline: May 13, 2025

Amount: Up to $5,000

Audience: Independent professionals and small creative enterprises experiencing unexpected hardship

7. Creative Business Boost Initiative Grant

Focused on creative entrepreneurs and small business owners needing support for marketing, production, and expansion efforts.

Deadline: May 9, 2025

Amount: $5,000

Audience: Small creative businesses and early-stage entrepreneurs

8. Fund Her Future Grant

Some cycles expand eligibility and funding tiers for women-led businesses with strong social or community impact missions.

Deadline: May 30, 2025

Amount: $10,000–$50,000

Audience: Women-owned U.S. businesses across industries

9. National Black Business Pitch

This pitch-based funding opportunity is designed specifically for Black entrepreneurs presenting scalable business ideas. Winners are selected through a competitive virtual pitch process.

Deadline: June 9, 2025 (May-cycle applications open leading into deadline)

Amount: Up to $10,000

Audience: Black-owned U.S. businesses across all industries

10. YippityDoo Big Idea Grant

Micro-grant to help launch or grow entrepreneurial ideas.

Deadline: May 31, 2026

Amount: $1,000

Audience: New or early-stage small businesses.

11. Hustler’s MicroGrant

Provides $1,000 to small business owners and entrepreneurs as a recurring microgrant opportunity to support growth and operations. Applications are accepted on a monthly basis (rolling deadline).

Deadline: May 31 at 11:59 pm

Amount: $1,000

Audience: U.S.‑based small business owners / entrepreneurs of all industries.

12. IFundWomen Universal Grant

Funding opportunities for women-owned businesses through brand partnerships and ongoing grants.

Deadline:  Rolling (new grants added regularly)

Amount:  $5,000+

Audience: Women-owned businesses

13. Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Grant

This grant program supports early-stage Black entrepreneurs by providing funding and mentorship to help scale their businesses. Created by the Famous Amos brand, it emphasizes storytelling, brand identity, and long-term growth potential, particularly for founders building culturally impactful businesses.

Deadline: June 1, 2025

Amount: $5,000

Audience: Black-owned U.S. small businesses, especially early-stage or consumer-focused brands

14. Secretsos Small Business Grant

This is a recurring microgrant program designed to provide accessible funding to small business owners, particularly underrepresented founders. It prioritizes simplicity in the application process and supports immediate business needs like marketing, supplies, and operations.

Deadline: Monthly / rolling cycles (varies by release)

Amount: $500–$2,500

Audience: Small business owners, including Black-owned and early-stage entrepreneurs

15. Jobber Small Business Grants

This grant program supports blue-collar and home service businesses by providing funding to help owners start, stabilize, or scale their operations. Created by Jobber (a business management software company), the program focuses on businesses that provide hands-on services like maintenance, repair, and installation in residential or commercial spaces.

Applicants go through a multi-phase process (application, deeper review, and finalist interviews), and winners are selected based on business impact, growth plans, and community contribution.

Deadline: June 11, 2025 (annual cycle; similar timing each year)

Amount: $10,000–$100,000 (total pool up to $250,000 across multiple winners)

Audience: U.S. and Canada-based home service / blue-collar businesses (e.g., cleaning, landscaping, HVAC, plumbing, mobile services)

16. Wish Local Empowerment Program

Micro-grants to support Black-owned brick-and-mortar businesses. Awards help with inventory, marketing, or operational expenses.

Deadline: Rolling (applications accepted through March 2026)

Amount: $500–$2,000

Audience: U.S. Black-owned physical storefronts with < 20 employees and <$1 M revenue.

17. HerRise MicroGrant

Monthly micro-grant supporting women of color owners — including Black women — with operational costs, marketing, or startup needs.

Deadline: May 31, 2026 (monthly cycle)

Amount: $1,000

Audience: Black women and women of color small business owners in the U.S.

18. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 Grant

This grant is part of Verizon’s Digital Ready program, designed to help small businesses grow through both funding and education. In addition to cash grants, the program provides free courses, mentorship, and resources to help entrepreneurs improve their digital operations, marketing, and overall business strategy.

To apply, business owners must first complete at least two free courses or events on the platform, which unlocks the grant application. Once submitted, applicants remain eligible for multiple selection rounds.

Deadline: June 30, 2025 (spring/summer cycle)

Amount: $10,000

Audience: U.S.-based for-profit small businesses (18+; includes Black-owned and underserved businesses)

19. Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Heroes Grant

This grant program supports small business owners making a strong impact in their communities. It is a quarterly funding opportunity that highlights resilience, growth, and community contribution, with winners receiving both funding and visibility.

Deadline: May 15, 2025

Amount: $20,000

Audience: U.S. small business owners across industries (including Black-owned businesses)

20. Amber Grants

Monthly grant for entrepreneurs (especially women founders). Funds can be used for business growth, marketing, staffing, or other operational costs.

Deadline: May 31, 2026 (last day of month)*

Amount: $10,000 (monthly) + eligibility for larger annual awards

Audience: U.S. & Canadian entrepreneurs and small business owners (women-owned primary focus, but many use it broadly).

21. 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. The Confidence Project Grant (Hello Alice x BOTOX® Cosmetic)

This grant program supports entrepreneurs with capital readiness training and funding for business growth. Applicants first enter a business development program, then selected participants receive funding.

Deadline: May 9, 2025 (6 PM ET)

Amount: $20,000 (select winners)

Audience: U.S. small business owners seeking growth and scaling support

25. Fund Her Future Grant (Block Advisors x Hello Alice)

This grant supports women-owned businesses with both funding and operational support services like bookkeeping and payroll assistance.

Deadline: May 30, 2025 (6 PM ET)

Amount: $10,000–$50,000

Audience: U.S. women-owned businesses with at least $20,000 annual revenue

26. eBay Up & Running Grant

This program supports small business sellers scaling through e-commerce. Winners receive cash funding plus educational and operational support.

Deadline: June 6, 2025

Amount: $10,000 + $500 tech stipend

Audience: U.S. small businesses actively selling online

27. US Chamber of Commerce CO—100 Small Business Awards

This national recognition program highlights high-growth small businesses and provides funding, exposure, and strategic support.

Deadline: July 7, 2025 (active submission window begins May–June cycle)

Amount: $25,000 (grand winner) + additional awards

Audience: U.S. small businesses demonstrating growth, innovation, and impact (Black-owned businesses eligible)