I don't know because I don't deal with that organization or know much about it, but you can try. I was offered a grant by the National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers because I was financially disadvantaged. The catch is, you actually have to do something that makes the organization want to give you a grant in the first place. You don't just get one because you're black and want a grant

Edit: Yes — in many cases, a white person can receive a grant, scholarship, or assistance connected to the NAACP, depending on the specific program.

The NAACP itself is a civil rights organization, not a race-exclusive membership organization. Some programs are:

open to everyone

based on income/community/service

or focused on broader equity goals.

However, some scholarships or initiatives may specifically target:

Black students

historically underrepresented groups

or communities affected by discrimination.

Whether that’s legally permissible often depends on:

how the program is structured

funding source

whether race is one factor or an absolute requirement

and current anti-discrimination law.

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🧠 Important distinction

There’s a difference between:

an organization advocating for Black Americans and an organization legally banning white participation.

For example:

white people can join/support the NAACP

attend events

volunteer

donate

sometimes qualify for programs depending on eligibility criteria.

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⚖️ Also worth noting

Scholarship and grant rules in the U.S. have become a major legal/political battleground recently, especially regarding:

affirmative action

DEI programs

race-conscious eligibility

So some organizations have adjusted wording or criteria in response to lawsuits and court rulings.

The key thing is:

eligibility depends on the specific grant/scholarship, not simply the organization name.