Chico Small Business Grant Program

April 25, 2022Posted inUncategorized
Butte Business Stabilization Program II In an effort to offset the impacts of COVID-19 on local businesses, both the County of Butte and the City of Chico have allocated American Rescue funds to support local business stabilization through the implementation of the Butte Business Stabilization Program II (BBSPII).  Eligible businesses within the city limits of Chico with 100 or fewer full-time equivalent employees will be able to apply for grants of up to $10,000. Grant funds may be used to cover business operational expenses that put the business at risk of closure or layoffs.  Examples of eligible uses include: Commercial…

Amber Grant

April 18, 2022Posted inMinority/Women Owned
WomensNet founded the “Amber Grant” in 1998. The grant was set up with one goal in mind: to honor the memory of a very special young woman, Amber Wigdahl, who died at just 19 years old — before realizing her business dreams. Today, WomensNet carries on that tradition, proudly giving away at least $30,000 every month in Amber Grant money. In recognition of the diversity of businesses owned by women, we’ve also expanded our grant-giving to include “Marketing Grants,” “Business Category Grants,” as well as two “$25,000 Year End Grants.” Monthly Amber Grant $10,000 winner each month Each month, our…

Walmart Local Community Grants

April 12, 2022Posted inGeneral/Foundation Grants
Local Community grants range from a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $5,000.Eligible nonprofit organizations must operate on the local level (or be an affiliate/chapter of a larger organization that operates locally) and directly benefit the service area of the facility from which they are requesting funding.The 2022 grant cycle begins Feb. 1, 2022 and the application deadline is Dec. 31, 2022.Applications may be submitted at any time during this funding cycle. Please note that applications will only remain active in our system for 90 days, and at the end of this period they will be automatically rejected.Organizations may only submit a total number of…

StreetShares Veteran Small Business Award

April 5, 2022Posted inMinority/Women Owned
The StreetShares Foundation is committed to creating more opportunities for military veteran entrepreneurs. Their grant program allows us to boost veteran small businesses in a big way by providing opportunities for access to capital. Grant amount: $4,000-$15,000 The StreetShares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides grants and other funding opportunities for veterans and their families to support and maintain their small businesses. The mission of this organization is to educate, support, and encourage veteran entrepreneurship by providing the resources that may be challenging for this community to secure. This is a terrific resource for veteran entrepreneurs because of its…