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 …

Open Society Foundations Grant

June 1, 2023Posted inIndustry-Specific Grants
What issues do the Open Society Foundations work on? The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their people. In pursuit of this mission, they work on a wide variety of issues both geographically and thematically. National and regional foundations affiliated with Open Society also focus on the open society issues and concerns most relevant in their countries or regions. What types of grants do the Open Society Foundations award? The vast majority of the grants made by Open Society are to organizations. Every year, Open Society awards grants for a wide…

American Express Small Business Grant Program

May 26, 2023Posted inGeneral/Foundation Grants
Overview: The American Express Small Business Grant Program is designed to support and empower small businesses by providing them with financial grants. The program aims to help small businesses grow, recover, and navigate challenges they may face. Eligibility: Small businesses based in the United States that have been in operation for at least two years are eligible to apply. The program is open to a wide range of industries and sectors. Grant Size: The grant amounts provided by the American Express Small Business Grant Program vary. In the past, grant amounts have ranged from $5,000 to $25,000. The actual grant…

Coca-cola Foundation Community Grant

May 15, 2023Posted inGeneral/Foundation Grants, Industry-Specific Grants, Minority/Women Owned
The Coca-Cola Foundation offers community grants to support organizations and initiatives that focus on community development, education, and entrepreneurship. Here are some key details about the Coca-Cola Foundation Community Grant program: Focus Areas: The grants provided by the Coca-Cola Foundation are typically focused on one or more of the following areas: Water stewardship and access to clean water Women's empowerment and economic opportunity Education and youth development Environmental sustainability Healthy living and active lifestyles Community well-being and disaster relief Eligibility: The Coca-Cola Foundation Community Grant program is open to nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, and other entities that are tax-exempt under…

Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program

May 3, 2023Posted inMinority/Women Owned
The Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program is a year-long fellowship that provides women entrepreneurs with a $5,000 grant, a three-day workshop at the Tory Burch headquarters, and ongoing support and mentorship. To be eligible, your business must be based in the United States, be in the early stages of development (between six months and five years old), and have a strong social mission. The Tory Burch Foundation is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 2009 by fashion designer Tory Burch. The foundation's mission is to empower women entrepreneurs by providing access to capital, education, and mentorship. The Tory Burch…

National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED)

April 24, 2023Posted inMinority/Women Owned
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) is a non-profit organization that offers a variety of services to Native American-owned businesses, including grants and other funding opportunities. The NCAIED has a mission to promote economic development in Native American communities by providing resources and support to Native American entrepreneurs and businesses. The organization offers several types of grants to help Native American businesses start, grow, and succeed. These include: The Native American Business Enterprise Center (NABEC) Grant Program: This program provides grants to Native American-owned businesses that need assistance with business planning, marketing, and other aspects of running…

Eileen Fisher Women Owned Business Grant Program

April 10, 2023Posted inMinority/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

April 5, 2023Posted inMinority/Women Owned
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.…

Minority Small Business Grants: Where to Find Them

March 29, 2023Posted inMinority/Women Owned
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…

Southern Restaurants for Racial Justice Heinz x Lee Initiative grant

March 20, 2023Posted inMinority/Women Owned
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…