Amazon Small Business Grant

September 16, 2024Posted inGeneral/Foundation Grants, Uncategorized
The annual Amazon Small Business Grant program offers free grants to small businesses that have an Amazon Business account and $1 million or less in annual revenue. The program offers grants to 15 businesses, ranging in amounts from $15,000 to $25,000. Winners can also receive a one-year membership to Business Prime and free products from eero Wifi and Kindle Scribe. Applications for the latest round of funding closed in May. Recipients will be announced in late July. Amazon Business is awarding over $250,000 in monetary grants and prizes to support the growth of 15 small businesses. Existing Amazon Business small…

Verizon Small BusinessDigital Ready

September 10, 2024Posted inGeneral/Foundation Grants, Uncategorized
Verizon’s Digital Ready program gives business owners the opportunity to access free courses and educational materials, as well as apply for grant funding. To be eligible for a $10,000 small-business grant, entrepreneurs must register through the Verizon website and complete at least two of the following: courses, live coaching or community events.Once these tasks are completed, you can submit a grant application. Applications for the latest round of financing closes end of June. Verizon provide grants to eligible recipients. Their funding priorities are aligned around Digital Inclusion, Climate Protection and Human Prosperity. New applications are by invitation only.Contact your local…

Nike Community Impact Fund

September 3, 2024Posted inGeneral/Foundation Grants, Uncategorized
At Nike, they're taking action to create a better world by investing in more active, inclusive communities, starting with the cities where we live, work and operate. A big part of how they bring that to life is through the Nike Community Impact Fund (NCIF), an employee-led, neighborhood-focused approach to supporting local community organizations around the world to drive positive, lasting change and make play possible for all kids. Here’s how NCIF works: Local organizations in the communities apply for grants per below. A volunteer committee of Nike teammates — from stores, offices, logistic centers, Air Manufacturing and Innovation —…

Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant

August 28, 2024Posted inMinority/Women Owned, Uncategorized
The Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant program is part of the Road Ahead Partnership’s efforts to celebrate the upcoming Route 66 Centennial by helping the millions of people who live, work, and travel the Mother Road. Through private fund-raising efforts, including a major gift from the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Preserve Route 66 Initiative, the Road Ahead Partnership will award up to $60,000 via the Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant program. 1. Read the Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant Program Guidelines Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant Program Purpose & Guidelines Purpose The Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant program seeks to support businesses and…

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…

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;…

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…

Black Girl Ventures

September 12, 2022Posted inUncategorized
Our mission is to provide Black/Brown woman-identifying founders with access to community, capital, and capacity building in order to meet business milestones that lead to economic advancement through entrepreneurship. They fund tech-anabled revenue generating businesses under $1 million founded by people who identify as black/brown and woman. Founded in 2016 by Serial Entrepreneur and Computer Scientist Shelly Bell, The Black Girl Ventures Foundation (BGV) addresses the unique challenges Black/Brown women face in accessing social and financial capital to grow their businesses. The BGV Style pitch competition is the largest pitch competition globally for Black/Brown women founders. It uniquely combines the…

What To Know Before You Apply

September 6, 2022Posted inUncategorized
The grant application process can take some time, however, some things can help speed the process up. One of these is having a single document listing all of the common questions you might get on a grant application. Writing these answers out ahead of time can make applying for grants much easier because you can copy and paste your answers into the application. Include the following in your document: Your capital plan. Whether you’re a startup or an established company, what other methods will you use to fund your business? Options include crowdfunding, angel rounds, loans, seed rounds, et al.Business model. What…