24 Grants for Black Owned Businesses to Apply for in June

June brings a wide range of funding opportunities for Black-owned businesses, from microgrants and competitive awards to larger programs designed to accelerate Black entrepreneurship and business growth. We’ve compiled a curated list of active funding options available this month to help founders access capital and support.

Below are 24 grants, pitch competitions, and funding programs open to Black-owned businesses in June 2026. Be sure to review each opportunity carefully, including eligibility requirements and application deadlines, before applying.

1. Famous Amos x U.S. Black Chambers — Ingredients for Success

Funding designed to support early-stage Black-owned businesses with capital, visibility, and growth resources.

Deadline: June 1, 2026 (check for extensions or late portal availability)

Amount: $50,000 (3 winners)

Audience: U.S.-based Black-owned businesses (generally 5 years or less in operation)

2. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant

Funding that supports small businesses building digital skills, online growth, and long-term sustainability.

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)

3. Amber Grant for Women (WomensNet)

A long-running monthly grant program that supports women entrepreneurs with cash funding and ongoing eligibility for larger annual awards through a single application.

Deadline: June 30, 2026 (11:59 PM Eastern Time — monthly cycle resets every month)

Amount: $10,000 monthly grants + $50,000 year-end grants

Audience: Women-owned businesses in the U.S. or Canada across all industries (startups and established businesses eligible)

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. USDA Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) — State/Local Rural Program

A federal grant program that flows through state rural development offices to support small business growth in rural communities through expansion, training, equipment, and technical assistance.

Deadline: June 15, 2026 (varies slightly by state round)

Amount: Typically $10,000 – $500,000 depending on project and state allocation

Audience: Rural small businesses, nonprofits, and local governments serving rural communities

6. CAL FIRE Forest Health Grant (California State Program)

A state-level environmental and business-support grant funding projects tied to forest health, wildfire prevention, land management innovation, and sustainability-related business activity.

Deadline: June 8, 2026

Amount: Varies widely (project-based funding; often $50,000+)

Audience: California-based organizations, nonprofits, and businesses working in environmental, land, or climate-impact sectors

7. SBA Empower to Grow (E2G) Manufacturing Training Grant — Federal

Federal grant supporting organizations that train, coach, or develop small manufacturers through workforce development, technical training, and supply chain strengthening.

Deadline: June 15, 2026

Amount: Part of a $50M+ federal funding pool distributed across ~10 awards nationally

Audience: For-profit or nonprofit organizations with at least 3 years of experience serving manufacturing or industrial small businesses

8. Manifest Your Purpose Juneteenth Grant

Manifest Your Purpose Business Grant blesses Texas-based Black American founders with a grant, and free consultation to jumpstart their funding journey.

Deadline: Seasonal (typically opens in June cycles or around Juneteenth campaigns)

Amount: Varies (commonly $5,000–$25,000+ depending on cohort)

Audience: Black-owned businesses and nonprofit organizations

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: June 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: June 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. Kickstarter Next Wave Fund

A funding and accelerator program from Kickstarter and Google for Startups that helps entrepreneurs launch innovative technology products through crowdfunding.

Deadline: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)

Amount: $10,000 Kickstarter pledge toward your campaign goal if selected

Audience: U.S.-based startups and small businesses with fewer than 20 employees building technology products, software, apps, platforms, gaming products, or hardware.

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: June 31, 2026 (monthly cycle)

Amount: $1,000

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

18. All State Main Street Grant Program

A national small business funding and accelerator program designed to strengthen local “Main Street” businesses through capital, coaching, and business development support.

Deadline: June 23, 2026

Amount: $20,000 grants (selected participants) + access to a 12-week business accelerator (“Boost Camp”)

Audience: U.S.-based for-profit small businesses with at least ~$25,000 in 2025 revenue, registered in the U.S., D.C., or Puerto Rico

19. Amber Grants

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

Deadline: June 30, 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).

20. 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

21. Kirabo Equity Grant

A small business grant designed to support early-stage founders and entrepreneurs from historically under-resourced communities with non-dilutive funding and business support.

Deadline: June 28, 2026 (11:59 PM PST)

Amount: $5,000 cash grant + business coaching session + access to Kirabo Equity platform resources

Audience: U.S.-based for-profit, nonprofit, and unregistered businesses from historically under-resourced communities (including Black, Hispanic, Indigenous, immigrant, rural, and other entrepreneurs facing systemic barriers)

22. Seed Program

A U.S. Department of Education grant program funding organizations that are “changing the game” in educator training, development, and workforce systems.

Deadline: June 1, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Amount: ~$90,000,000 total program pool (25–30 awards nationally)

Audience: Nonprofits, for-profit organizations, HBCUs, MSIs, and institutions building educator development or training system

23. 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

24. 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)