National Black MBA Association Scale UP Pitch Challenge

February 22, 2023Posted inMinority/Women Owned
National Black MBA Association® launched the Scale-Up Pitch Challenge in 2017 which works to satisfy the mission of the Association to help create and support wealth-building opportunities for its members, with previous winners experiencing great success with investors due to exposure and funding provided through this challenge. Scale-Up Pitch Challenge is a pitch competition designed to “Make Big Ideas Bigger” by encouraging our members to create startups that are scalable. We provide startups the unique opportunity to connect with early-stage investors and venture capitalists who are ready to invest. The 3 finalists will compete at NBMBAA annual conference in Pennsylvania to…

California Nonprofit Performing Arts Grant Program

February 8, 2023Posted inIndustry-Specific Grants
The California Nonprofit Performing Arts Grant Program provides grants to eligible nonprofit performing arts organizations (see Definitions) to encourage workforce development. The Program includes $49,500,000.00 to be allocated in one or more rounds to eligible nonprofit performing arts organizations that meet certain criteria. The Program requires these grants to be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis in specified amounts depending on the applicant’s annual gross revenue in the 2019 taxable year. Eligible organizations must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity that satisfies the criteria for a qualified small business pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 12100.82, with no more than two…

IncFile Fresh Start Business Grant

February 1, 2023Posted inStart Up
Award: $2,500 to go towards business start up costs. PLUS, Incfile's Gold plan for free ($385 value), including incorporation services in your state, free Registered Agent services for a year, and a free tax consultation. Requirements Must be 21 years or older Must be a U.S. resident Must be planning to start a new business or grow an existing business in a significant way How to Apply Complete online application Create a short, 2-minute video telling us how entrepreneurship will impact your life Submit sample business plan Here are some questions you'll need to answer in short essay format: What…