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NAACP x L'Oréal Inclusive Beauty Fund (2026) is a grant from NAACP and L'Oréal (in collaboration with Deed) that funds entrepreneurs in the beauty industry. Six grants of $25,000 each are awarded to support equitable opportunities for beauty business owners. Eligible applicants include salon owners, spas, barber shops, independent stylists, makeup artists, startup founders, haircare specialists, and beauty schools.
The 2026 application window ran March 23 through April 23, with grant recipients announced in May 2026. This program is part of L'Oréal's ongoing commitment to leveling the playing field in the beauty sector.
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Inclusive Beauty Fund Grant | NAACP Now in 2026, L'Oréal remains committed to leveling the playing field and advancing equitable opportunities in the beauty industry. In collaboration with Deed, L'Oréal is supporting the NAACP Empowerment Programs by awarding an additional six (6) grants of $25,000 each to entrepreneurs in the beauty industry. Applications are open now through April 23, 2026 .
For a full list of eligibility criteria, please see the Terms and Conditions . The NAACP is proud to partner with L'Oréal USA to help support these entrepreneurs and ensure the longevity of the services and community their businesses provide.
- Yumeka Rushing, Chief Strategy Officer, NAACP Grants are available to new or existing beauty businesses of all kinds, including but not limited to salons, spas, barber shops, stylists, makeup artists, entrepreneurs, startup founders, haircare specialists, and beauty schools. Applications are open from March 23 through April 23. Candidates selected to receive the grants will be announced in May of 2026.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Entrepreneurs in the beauty industry. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was April 23, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
NAACP x L'Oréal Inclusive Beauty Fund (2026) is funded by NAACP and L'Oréal (in collaboration with Deed). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.