Free Courses & Resources For Minorities

Free Courses and Educational Resources

1. 10 Free Online Classes for Minorities – Learn about free and affordable courses for minority learners to grow their skills. Apply here [3].
2. SBA Learning Platform – The U.S. Small Business Administration offers free training for business management, planning, and marketing. Apply here.
3. Coursera for Minorities – Free courses on topics like marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship. Apply here.
4. edX Free Business Courses – edX offers free business courses from top universities. Apply here.
5. Kauffman FastTrac – A free entrepreneurial program that helps minorities launch and scale businesses. Apply here.
6. MIT OpenCourseWare – Free entrepreneurship courses from MIT. Apply here.
7. Udemy Free Courses for Entrepreneurs – Access free business courses on Udemy. Apply here.
8. Harvard Business School Online Free Courses – Offers free courses for entrepreneurs. Apply here.
9. Skillshare for Entrepreneurs – Free trials for business-related courses. Apply here.
10. Google for Startups – Free training and mentoring for minority entrepreneurs. Apply here.

Funding and Grant Resources

11. 36 Small-Business Grants for Minorities – A list of government and private grants for minority entrepreneurs. Apply here [1].
12. The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) – Offers grants, networking, and business development resources. Apply here.
13. FedEx Small Business Grant Contest – Provides funding for minority-owned businesses. Apply here.
14. Comcast RISE Investment Fund – Provides marketing, media, and technology services for minority businesses. Apply here.
15. NASE Growth Grants – Provides up to $4,000 in grants for minority entrepreneurs. Apply here.
16. Nav’s Small Business Grant – Offers grants for small businesses with a focus on minority-owned businesses. Apply here.
17. iFundWomen of Color – Provides funding and coaching for women of color. Apply here.
18. National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) Growth Grants – Available to minority business owners. Apply here.

Networking and Mentorship Resources

19. SCORE – Free mentorship and educational resources for minority entrepreneurs. Apply here.
20. Black Founder Startup Grant – Financial grants for Black women entrepreneurs. Apply here.
21. National Black MBA Association – Grants, networking, and educational resources for Black business owners. Apply here.
22. Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) – Provides training, mentoring, and financing for minority women. Apply here.
23. Hello Alice – Provides educational content, grants, and networking for minority entrepreneurs. Apply here.
24. Accion Opportunity Fund – Grants and loans for underserved entrepreneurs. Apply here.
25. Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program – Fellowships for minority women entrepreneurs. Apply here.

Additional Support and Tools

26. The Dream Big Awards – National awards program offering cash grants to minority businesses. Apply here.
27. Amber Grant for Women of Color – Monthly grants for minority women entrepreneurs. Apply here.
28. Grants.gov – Access to federal grant opportunities for minority entrepreneurs. Apply here.
29. National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) – Resources and networking opportunities for minority-owned businesses. Apply here.
30. Backstage Capital – Provides funding for women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ founders. Apply here.
31. First Nations Development Institute Grants – Offers grants for Native American entrepreneurs. Apply here.
32. Founders First CDC Grants – Provides grants for minority-owned businesses. Apply here.
33. Visa Everywhere Initiative – Provides grants for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Apply here.
34. Eileen Fisher Women-Owned Business Grant – Grants for minority women entrepreneurs. Apply here.
35. United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarships – Offers scholarships for minority students. Apply here.