Minority/Women Owned

The Asian Women Giving Circle (AWGC) is a pioneering force dedicated to empowering Asian American women and gender-expansive individuals in New York City. By harnessing the transformative power of arts and culture, AWGC supports projects that drive social change and elevate underrepresented voices. What Is the Asian Women Giving Circle? Established as the first and largest giving circle in the nation led by Asian American women, AWGC believes that culture is an essential part of any strategy for social change. The organization pools resources to fund projects that: Raise awareness and catalyze action around critical issues affecting Asian American and…

In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, women of color often face unique challenges in accessing resources and opportunities. The Sistahs in Business Expo (SIB Expo) is dedicated to addressing these challenges by providing a platform that offers exposure, networking, and financial support to women-owned businesses. One of the standout initiatives of SIB Expo is its grant program, designed to empower and uplift women entrepreneurs. What Is the Sistahs in Business Expo? The Sistahs in Business Expo is a premier event that celebrates and supports entrepreneurial women of color. Through a series of expos in various cities, SIB Expo offers vendors…

Prospera has been helping Hispanic entrepreneurs start new businesses in Florida since 1991. This nonprofit economic development organization works with new and existing Hispanic business owners to help ensure they have the tools and resources needed to succeed. Prospera grants are awarded on an individual basis and provide for professional services related to legal and accounting assessments, business plans, QuickBooks consulting, marketing plans and brand kits at no cost to the business owner. Prospera helps Hispanic entrepreneurs for free, at any stage of business, from idea to growth. Bilingual services tailored to the unique needs of Hispanic business owners can…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …