There are many types of minority grants that benefit minority groups in the United States. These government grants span different work fields, businesses, research and educational initiatives. By simply belonging to a certain racial group, you could qualify for various types of grants. You must, however, meet certain criteria to be eligible. This criterion is different depending on the racial group that you pertain to.

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The Top Minority Grants

Grants for African Americans

There are many grant opportunities available to African Americans, which include:

• March of Dimes Nursing Scholarships
• United Negro College Fund
• Mordecai Wyatt Johnson Program

Grants for Hispanics

While Hispanic minority grants are not as plentiful as some of the other minority groups, they are definitely on the rise. Some of the more popular choices are:

• The Hispanic Scholarship Fund Institute
• Jose Marti Challenge Grant
• Silicon Valley Scholarship

Grants for Asians

This minority group is quickly rising in the United States as many Asian people begin to call the United States home. In light of their growing community influence there are an abundance of grants available to this group, some of which include:

• Asian American Journalists Association
• Asian American Federation of New York
• Association for Asian Studies Inc.

Grants for Native Americans

In order to be eligible for Native American Minority Grants you must have your Certificate of Indian (CIB). This certificate should make you qualify for the following grants, among others.

• Indian Adult Education
• Tribal Colleges Education Equity Grants
• Minority Science and Engineering Improvement