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 …