Minority/Women Owned

The Eileen Fisher Women-Owned Business Grant is one of the most popular grant initiatives that was established, with the aim of encouraging women’s leadership in business. Since 2004, this grant initiative has assisted women-owned enterprises participating in environmental and social responsibility to grow their operations. The Eileen fisher grant initially granted $100,000 in yearly grant funding, with a peak level of $10,000 per beneficiary. However, as of 2019, the award worth has been increased to $200,000 per year, with amounts spanning from $10,000 to $40,000. Every year, from April 1 to April 30, requests for accessible funding are approved, with…

Hivers and Strivers is a venture capital firm that provides early-stage funding to startups founded and run by graduates of the U.S. military academies. The firm was founded in 2012 by a group of military veterans who wanted to invest in and support the entrepreneurial spirit of their fellow veterans. Hivers and Strivers typically invests between $250,000 and $1 million in startups, and focuses on a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and consumer products. The firm's investments are typically in the form of equity, meaning that they become part owners of the company in exchange for their investment.…

What is a minority small business grant? Minority small business grants are financial assistance for businesses owned by members of a protected group based on factors, such as race and gender. Business owners who receive these grants don’t have to repay the money, but the funds might have conditions attached. In some cases, the funds must be used for a specific purpose, while in others, there are strict reporting standards that the company must follow to continue receiving funds. Minority business grants are designed to uplift and empower business owners who belong to a marginalized group and may have been…

Offering grants in the amount of $15,000 to $25,000 to Black-owned food businesses, both existing and startups. Prizes also include a continuing education component for grantees, with seminars led by food-industry veterans covering topics such as commercial leases, small business accounting, and employee training and retention. Our First Two Years In June 2020, our first initiative to create a pandemic emergency relief fund to support Black owned-restaurants in the South raised nearly $100k, and with the incredible success of that, we started looking at how we could seriously impact both our southern Black communities and restaurant industry. The Lee Initiative…

Fearless Fund considers investments in early-stage, high growth ventures that meet the following criteria: Woman of color-led: At least one woman of color co-founder with significant equity in the company. Led by a high quality, resilient management team with at least one full-time founder: The management team should have deep industry knowledge as well as an understanding of their product, new and existing competitor's products, and their potential market share. Strong management teams will exhibit enthusiasm and confidence in their team’s ability to execute. We see our investment as a partnership with our entrepreneurs and appreciate those who communicate effectively…

THE MILITARY ENTREPRENEUR CHALLENGE The Second Service Foundation, formerly the StreetShares Foundation, presents the Military Entrepreneur Challenge in partnership with the Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream program. The Second Service Foundation is committed to creating access to capital opportunities for military veteran and military spouses entrepreneurs who are looking to start or grow a business venture. This award is designed to boost small business owners who are creating a social impact in their community. We’re here to support you. Help us tell your story. Submit your application today. Qualified applicants will submit an application for the Military Entrepreneur Challenge…

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® 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…

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…

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…