CCWC Women of Color Entrepreneur Grant

December 6, 2023Posted inMinority/Women Owned
Corporate Counsel Women of Color will award five (5) $5,000.00 Grants to women of color entrepreneurs. Criteria for the CCWC Women of Color Entrepreneur Grant: The business must operate in the United States. The business must be established as of January 1, 2020 with a EIN number. The business is a legal for-profit business.  The business has generated over $25,000 in revenue since January 1, 2020. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age at the time of submitting this application. The CCWC review committee will review submissions on a rolling basis, and grants will be awarded to…

Merchant Maverick Opportunity Grants Program

November 28, 2023Posted inMinority/Women Owned
APPLY FOR AN OPPORTUNITY GRANT FOR NATIVE AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESSES The Merchant Maverick Opportunity Grants Program is a critical part of our mission to spark positive change in the B2B space. Its only purpose is to provide funding to businesses that experience barriers to traditional financing. While many marginalized groups find it difficult to obtain traditional bank lending or venture capital investment, this year, the Merchant Maverick Opportunity Grant will be awarded to two Native American/American Indian small business owners. Applications open on September 1st  and remain open until November 30th. Two winners will be selected for these $10K grants, and the winning businesses will…

Founders First Job Creators Quest Grant

November 15, 2023Posted inMinority/Women Owned
Regional Grants: Southern CaliforniaThe Southern California Job Creators Quest Grant awards a total of $100,000 to 25 businesses in Southern California. ChicagoThe Chicago Job Creators Quest Grant awards a total of $100,000 to 25 small businesses across the city of Chicago. Philadelphia & New JerseyThe Pennsylvania/New Jersey Job Creators Quest Grant awards a total of $100,000 to 25 diverse-led small businesses in the region. TexasThe Texas Job Creators Quest Grant awards $100,000 in grants to 25 small businesses across the state of Texas. Regional Grants Pride FundThe LGBTQIA+ National Grant provides eligible small businesses the chance to receive one of…

#SUPPORTSMALLBIZ GRANT

November 2, 2023Posted inMinority/Women Owned
Small Business Majority and Support Latino Business kick off the third annual #SupportSmallBiz Grant, honoring and celebrating diverse small businesses across the nation! Four (4) $2,500 awardees To be eligible to apply, a business must: Have at least one Latino/x founder with at least 50% ownership Have a legally registered U.S. for-profit business Have been in business for at least one year (prior to September of 2022) Be at least 18 years of age and a resident of the U.S. (including the District of Columbia and U.S. territories) Be a part of the SLB Directory Network. Sign up here. Join the Small Business…

The Freed Fellowship

October 24, 2023Posted inUncategorized
The Freed Fellowship helps small business owners get the resources, mentorship, and community they need to build successful companies that make an impact. What is the Freed Fellowship Grant? Every month, we give one $500 grant to business owner in the US to invest in their existing business. No strings attached. No equity required. We review each grant submission against our 5C Framework which analyzes five key components that successful businesses need to navigate: Context - Why is the market in your favor?- Content - What's your compelling core narrative?- Community - Have you found or created a community?- Chemistry - Have you found your special…

Feed the Soul’s Restaurant Business Development Grant

October 17, 2023Posted inIndustry-Specific Grants, Minority/Women Owned, Uncategorized
This program is open to food businesses that are at least 51% owned by someone who belongs to one of the following categories: Black, Indigenous, Latinx, LGBTQ+, military veterans, persons with disabilities or formerly incarcerated individuals. In addition to a financial grant, Restaurant Business Development Program participants receive six months of consulting services and educational training. Applications to be a part of the next cohort are open from October 5, 2023 to January 31, 2024. 2023-2024 Restaurant Business Development Program Application Feed the Soul Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, developed to aid marginalized professionals in the culinary industry. Funding for…

Hawaii FoundHer Program

October 10, 2023Posted inMinority/Women Owned
Native Hawaiian, Asian and Pacific Islander women business owners are eligible to apply for this accelerator program which starts in January 2024. In addition to a $20,000 grant, participants will receive a $4,000 stipend to put toward care costs. Applications are accepted until October 31, 2023. Program At A Glance 6 month duration Start date: March 2024 5 company cohort size Resources $20,000 grant $4,000 care stipend Weekly educational workshops  National network of business mentors and advisors Monthly retreats for place-based learning and networking opportunities Who We Serve For-profit small businesses Businesses in their early stages Proof of business concept …

Open Society Foundations Grant

June 1, 2023Posted inIndustry-Specific Grants
What issues do the Open Society Foundations work on? The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their people. In pursuit of this mission, they work on a wide variety of issues both geographically and thematically. National and regional foundations affiliated with Open Society also focus on the open society issues and concerns most relevant in their countries or regions. What types of grants do the Open Society Foundations award? The vast majority of the grants made by Open Society are to organizations. Every year, Open Society awards grants for a wide…

American Express Small Business Grant Program

May 26, 2023Posted inGeneral/Foundation Grants
Overview: The American Express Small Business Grant Program is designed to support and empower small businesses by providing them with financial grants. The program aims to help small businesses grow, recover, and navigate challenges they may face. Eligibility: Small businesses based in the United States that have been in operation for at least two years are eligible to apply. The program is open to a wide range of industries and sectors. Grant Size: The grant amounts provided by the American Express Small Business Grant Program vary. In the past, grant amounts have ranged from $5,000 to $25,000. The actual grant…

Coca-cola Foundation Community Grant

May 15, 2023Posted inGeneral/Foundation Grants, Industry-Specific Grants, Minority/Women Owned
The Coca-Cola Foundation offers community grants to support organizations and initiatives that focus on community development, education, and entrepreneurship. Here are some key details about the Coca-Cola Foundation Community Grant program: Focus Areas: The grants provided by the Coca-Cola Foundation are typically focused on one or more of the following areas: Water stewardship and access to clean water Women's empowerment and economic opportunity Education and youth development Environmental sustainability Healthy living and active lifestyles Community well-being and disaster relief Eligibility: The Coca-Cola Foundation Community Grant program is open to nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, and other entities that are tax-exempt under…