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October 2026 Grant Roundup: Funding Now Open for Black Beauty Founders

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The grant landscape is stacked this month for Black-owned beauty brands and women founders. Here is what is open now, grouped by how fast the clock is ticking.



Quick Links: Grants for Black Beauty Founders (October 2026)

Every grant in this month's roundup at a glance: amount, deadline and a direct application link. These funding opportunities support Black-owned beauty brands, women entrepreneurs and underrepresented founders. Always confirm details on each official site before applying.

  • Sephora Beauty Grant: $100,000. Underrepresented beauty founders; closes Nov 6, 2026. Apply.

  • Galaxy Grant: $2,500. Women and minority owners; closes Oct 31, 2026. Apply.

  • HerRise Microgrant: up to $1,000/month. Women-of-color-owned businesses; closes Oct 31, 2026. Apply.

  • Amber Grant: $10,000/month. 51%+ women-owned (US/Canada); rolling. Apply.

  • Freed Fellowship Grant: $500/month. Women and founders of color; rolling. Apply.

  • SoGal Black Founder Startup Grant: $5,000 & $10,000. Black women and Black nonbinary entrepreneurs; rolling. Learn more.

  • Verizon Small Business Digital Ready: $10,000. Underserved small businesses; rolling. Apply.

  • iFundWomen Universal Grant Application. One profile matched to many grants; rolling. Apply.

  • Entreprenista Evolve Grant: $5,000. Woman-owned businesses; closes Nov 30, 2026. Apply.



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