Black Business Support Fund Grant

March 1, 2023Posted inMinority/Women Owned
In a typical year, Black business owners are rejected for loans from traditional sources two and half times more often than Caucasian business owners. Without support and access to capital, these businesses are in serious danger. How Your Company Can Benefitfrom the Black Business Fund Support A Grant up to $2,500 Access capital to propel your business forward with a grant up to $2,500. Free Business Internet Get our fast, fiber-backed Kinetic Business Internet FREE for one year.** Free Business Consultation We help your business improve efficiencies & boost your bottom line. Find Out if Your Business Is Eligible Funds are…

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…

Venmo Small Business Grant 

January 25, 2023Posted inUncategorized
No Purchase Necessary. A Purchase Will Not Increase Your Chances Of Being Selected For A Grant.    The Venmo Small Business Grant program (the “Grant Program”) is void in Puerto Rico and where prohibited by law.  1. Eligibility: The Grant Program is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who:   (a) are at least eighteen (18) years old;  (b) have a U.S. Venmo Account and valid business profile on Venmo in good standing, at the time of application and through the time of any grant award; and (c) own a small business;…

500 Global Flagship Accelerator Program

January 19, 2023Posted inStart Up
500 Global company will validate your business, and our network will help you connect with investors when the time is right. 500 Startup’s standard accelerator deal is a $150,000 investment in return for a 6% stake. We charge $37,500 to participate, but the fees can be deducted from our investment. How do I apply? You can apply for our flagship accelerator 365 days a year on a rolling admissions basis at https://500.co/accelerators/500-global-flagship-accelerator-program/apply. Do you invest in companies that go through the flagship seed accelerator? Yes. The investment is structured as a convertible security. Companies receive an investment of $150,000 for around…

Hivers and Strivers

November 7, 2022Posted inMinority/Women Owned
Hivers and Strivers is an angel investment group that invests exclusively in businesses owned and operated by veteran entrepreneurs. You can receive from $250,000 to $1 million in funding from this group — but you’ll have to be willing to give up some equity in your company. This type of funding is well-suited for early-stage startups that anticipate significant growth. 100% invested in veteran-led ventures. Since 2009 we have invested in 14 veteran-lead ventures. Our blended IRR is 61%. Our portfolio has gained the attention of a growing pool of investors because our entrepreneurs consistently outperform their peers. We stay…

Fresh Start Business Grant

October 25, 2022Posted inUncategorized
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur looking to start or grow your business? This grant is for you!  Whether you’re starting over or starting from scratch, Incfile wants to be there to help your business succeed. One adult entrepreneur will receive $2,500 to put toward business startup costs and will also receive free formation services from Incfile. The deadlines are December 31st, and March 31st annually. Recipient Receives 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. $2,500 to put towards business startup costs   Requirements Must…

Rebuild The Block – Bridge The Gap Fund

October 5, 2022Posted inMinority/Women Owned
Rebuildtheblock is an organization that serves as a community liaison that bridges Black entrepreneurs with reputable resources to infiltrate generational wealth and capital in the Black community. Rebuildtheblock directly addresses the need for accessible, financial, and social capital to improve the conditions of Black entrepreneurship and by extension, the communities that they impact. Research, advocacy, and service are at the forefront of our mission. Our organization is committed to the investment in the development and expansion of Black business ownership and entrepreneurship through mission-driven programming and access to financial gains. The Bridge the Gap Fund is a grant that provides…

Main Street America by American Express

September 26, 2022Posted inGeneral/Foundation Grants
More than 300 grants of $5,000 each will be awarded in four cycles over 12 months to small businesses located in older or historic commercial districts across the country, with priority given to businesses that have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic and preference given to businesses owned by underrepresented groups, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, Veterans, women and people of color. What types of businesses are eligible? Businesses must meet the following criteria to apply: The business must be at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by small business owners who identify as Native or…