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3 | ☆ GRANT AND ACCELERATOR HIT LIST FOR FEMALE FOUNDERS ☆ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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5 | Grant or Accelerator Name | Applications Open | Link | Country | Who Should Apply | Program and Funding Details | ||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Women Founders Network Fast Pitch Competition | May | https://www.womenfoundersnetwork.org/about-fast-pitch | United States | - US-based women-owned businesses that have raised less than $750K in outside funding, including personal cash funds - Two tracks: Tech/Tech-enabled and Consumer/CPG | - Mentorship like a pitch coach and financial mentorship - Compete to win $25,000 of cash prizes | ||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Amazon Small Business Grants | May | https://www.amazon.com/b?node=121443503011&ref_=b2b_mcs_gw_events_SBG24_hero_0506 | United States | - US-based small businesses that sell on Amazon and have done less than $1M in revenue | - Win one of 15 cash prizes, valued between $10,000 and $25,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Pinterest Inclusion Fund | May | https://creators.pinterest.com/en-ca/pinterest-inclusion-fund/ | US + Canada | - Must be a US or Canadian company that is owned and operated by 50% underrepresented community (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disability, plus-size community and/or intersection of communities) OR has 70% or more products that support consumers from the above mentioned underrepresented communities | - A cash grant, ad credits, personalized resources for enhancing shoppable and actionable content, and hands-on learning sessions with Pinterest | ||||||||||||||||||||
9 | True Beauty Ventures Bridge Mentorship | June | https://www.beautyindependent.com/bridge-mentorship/ | US + Canada | - North America-based fragrance, hair, makeup, nail, personal care, skincare, and wellness brands - Have been on the market for at least 6-months and are doing $250,000+ in revenue | - 6-months of programming, including 1:1 mentorship, to get your brand investment ready | ||||||||||||||||||||
10 | ULTA MUSE Accelerator Program | June | https://www.ulta.com/company/dei/muse/muse-accelerator / contact MUSEAccelerator@ulta.com with questions | United States | - BIPOC-owned beauty brands - Must be early staged with market presence, awareness or have DTC revenue, not currently sold at a major retailer - Shelf-ready with more than one product | - $50,000 in financial support and resources and mentorship to prepare for retail readiness and long-term success | ||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Telus #StandWithOwners | June | https://www.telus.com/en/business/small/campaigns/stand-with-owners?cmp=KNC_sGGL_cswo_cdGNR-EN_bTBS_kw=business%20funding&SEM_CID=20253941407&SEM_AG=150488969512&SEM_KW=business%20funding&SEM_MT=p&inv=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw-7OlBhB8EiwAnoOEk8jw7_DmLb7kUDNU5oX4lMhKKRu4OCaH1RLxxOIEjdBaJ-WAIXe2NBoCz68QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds | Canada | - Revenue-generating Canadian businesses with 1-100 employees - For-profit, not-for-profit and social enterprises are eligible to apply, however, they should not receive more than 30% of their funding from government initiatives | - Grand Prize winners and will receive a prize package valued at over $125,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
12 | America's Top Small Business | July | https://topsmallbusiness.uschamber.com/ | United States | - Legal residents of the US with a for-profit business operating for at least one (1) year primarily within the US - You also must have fewer than 250 employees or gross revenues of less than $20 million | - National recognition and a $25,000 cash prize | ||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Startup Collective by Aveeno Pitch Competition | July | https://www.aveeno.com/startup-collective | United States | - Legal US residents, who are age 18+, a Black female-identifying person - Own a US-based small business with a product, brand, or technology that blends science and nature to meet the skin or hair care needs of Black consumers | - Win $100,000 for your beauty business - Ongoing mentorship opportunities from AVEENO® business leaders and industry experts | ||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Kenneth Myer Innovation Fund | July | https://www.myerfoundation.org.au/grant-opportunities-list/Kenneth-myer-innovation-fellowships | Australia | - Australian citizen or permanent resident - Reside in Australia for the majority of the Fellowship period - Be prepared to take a sabbatical from their current role for 12 months (if relevant) | - Up to $180,000 is available to each Fellow for their 12-month - Fellowship comprising a stipend of $140,000 and up to $40,000 for approved project expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Enthuse Foundation Pitch Competition | August | https://www.enthusefoundation.org/pitch-competition | United States | Prizes up to $10,000 and in-kind marketing services. | |||||||||||||||||||||
16 | The Forum Pich | September | https://www.theforumpitch.ca/ | Canada | - Self-identifying women, non-binary, and transfemme entrepreneurs -- from any industry, size, or stage of business | - Prizing, resources, education and more valued at up to $90,000 CAD | ||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Sephora Accelerate | September | https://sephoraaccelerate.com/ | US + Canada | - North America-incorporated beauty brand company, be founded or co-founded by a person who is at least 18 years old and must be an early-stage brand not yet widely distributed - Focus on founders who are people of color | - Learn directly from industry experts, beauty brand founders, Sephora leaders - Access to a host of resources to optimize your retail readiness and boost your brand | ||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Year-End Skip $10,000 Grant | December | https://helloskip.com/funding-details/10k-year-end?source=HomeBanner | United States | $10,000 grant | |||||||||||||||||||||
19 | UnLtd Awards | Quarterly | https://www.unltd.org.uk/awards | United Kingdom | - Entrepreneurs that are 16+ years old, living in the UK, with social ventures clearly driven by a social purpose | - Two funding opportunities: starting up (up to £8,000) and scaling up (up to £18,000) | ||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Y Combinator | Rolling | https://www.ycombinator.com/apply | Worldwide | - Founders with at least 10% equity in their business, typically pre-revenue and industry agnostic | - $500,000 in funding, 3 months of programing - Ongoing advice and support from industry leaders, access to capital, and membership to an engaged community | ||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Inspiro Tequila Purple Bicycle Project | Rolling (TBD) | https://form.jotform.com/enthusemarketinggroupnyc/2024-community-building-grant | United States | - US female founders | - $2,500 including a six-month mentorship with Mara Smith, founder of Inspiro Tequila | ||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Freed Fellowship | Rolling | https://www.freedfellowship.com/grant1 | US + Canada | - Underrepresented founders in the US and Canada | - If you are selected as a Freed Fellow, you will receive a $250 grant, a complimentary half-hour strategy session with a business expert (valued at $250) - Considered for an additional $1000 grant at the end of the year | ||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Antler Residency | Varies/rolling | https://www.antler.co/platform/#apply-now | Worldwide | - Antler is a global early-stage VC that runs multiple programs for startups globally. See the website for program details and application deadlines. | - Varies | ||||||||||||||||||||
24 | The Awesome Foundation | Monthly/rolling | https://www.awesomefoundation.org/en | Worldwide | - Varies | - $1,000 awarded every month no-strings-attached | ||||||||||||||||||||
25 | iFundWomen Universal Grant Application | Rolling | https://www.ifundwomen.com/grants/apply-for-grants | Worldwide | - Varies | - Varies | ||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Roddenberry Catalyst Fund | Rolling | https://roddenberryfoundation.org/our-work/catalyst-fund/ | Worldwide | - Early-stage ideas or projects that address pressing global challenges - 18 years old + | - Grants between $2,500–$15,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Amazon's Black Business Accelerator | Rolling | https://sell.amazon.com/programs/black-business-accelerator | United States | - US-based - Ready to promote and sell in Amazon's US store; - An active Amazon Professional Seller account, with no fraudulent activity | - $500 credit to assist with start-up and operational costs for newly-registered Amazon Professional sellers - 3-year Sponsored Enhanced Digital Certifications - Up to one year of account management | ||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Atto.vc | Rolling | https://www.atto.vc/ | Worldwide | - Female tech-enabled entrepreneurs, this includes marketplaces, SaaS, B2B, DTC, and education looking to level-up their business | - Three different programs for founders at different stages, from idea-stage (pre-MVP), to a scalable business | ||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Seed-Start Grant SA | Rolling | https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/Research-Commercialisation-and-Startup-Fund-SA#:~:text=Seed%2DStart%20Grants%20provide%20early,Apply%20at%20any%20time | Australia | - Australian-based early stage, high growth potential businesses | - Two funding options based on the stage of growth for businesses: seed grants ($50,000 - $100,000) and start grants ($100,001 - $500,000) | ||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Sterling Road North West Grant | Rolling | https://www.sterlingroad.com/nwgrant | United Kingdom | - Founders based in the North West of England, with most grants going towards software projects and traditionally overlooked founders | - £1,000 grants are awarded to 25 teams per year | ||||||||||||||||||||
31 | NYC Business Solutions Center | Rolling | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5vt8nl4ZVxxuevQU0wA-4x1DEh1PWj8onWizH32oh2UNZpw/viewform | United States | - Most founders are eligable to apply | - This is a non-profit crowdfunding platform that provides microloans for small businesses | ||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Accompany Capital | Rolling | https://accompanycapital.org/loan-inquiry/ | United States | - All founders are eligable to apply through the pre-qualification form | - Provides small business loans and microloans | ||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Hebrew Free Loan Society Small Business Loan | Rolling | https://www.tfaforms.com/4883836 | United States | - For-profit businesses with applicants that are 18+ and reside in one of New York City's five boroughs, Westchester County or Long Island | - Small Business Loan amounts and repayment terms are determined by the HFLS Small Business Loan Committee | ||||||||||||||||||||
34 | NASE Growth Grants | Rolling | https://www.nase.org/become-a-member/member-benefits/business-resources/growth-grants | United States | - You'll need to be a member of the National Association for the Self-Employed and reside in the US | - Up to $4,000 grant to support the growth of their business | ||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Fundbox Financing | Rolling | https://get.fundbox.com/line_of_credit_a/?g_network=g&g_adid=579204777980&g_keyword=small%20business%20loans&g_adtype=search&g_adgroupid=131719333585&g_keywordid=kwd-21587211&g_acctid=898-791-8714&g_campaign=g_s_small_business_loans&g_campaignid=15791562719&utm_term=small%20business%20loans&wpsrc=Google%20AdWords&wpscid=131719333585&wpsnetn=g&utm_campaign=g_s_small_business_loans&utm_content=131719333585&wpkwn=small%20business%20loans&utm_source=google&wpkmatch=p&wpcrid=579204777980&utm_medium=cpc&wpssn=f1%3A_f2%3Ag_f3%3A_f4%3ACjwKCAjwj42UBhAAEiwACIhADvu9phckKZSxG7reuKcarC5TmouzUV_gl-Z0JyZgwkOGeUHYSrbjbBoCC6sQAvD_BwE_f5%3A_f6%3A_f7%3A9067609&wpcid=15791562719&wpkwid=kwd-21587211&gclid=CjwKCAjwj42UBhAAEiwACIhADvu9phckKZSxG7reuKcarC5TmouzUV_gl-Z0JyZgwkOGeUHYSrbjbBoCC6sQAvD_BwE | United States | - Most founders are eligable to apply | - Businesses financing through a line of credit that does not impact credit score | ||||||||||||||||||||
36 | National Funding | Rolling | https://www.nationalfunding.com/application/apply-now/ | United States | - Small business owners with minimum credit score of 600 | - There are three types of funding, from $5,000 to $500,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Amber Grants for Women | Rolling | https://ambergrantsforwomen.com/get-an-amber-grant/apply-now/ | US + Canada | - Businesses should be at least 50% women-owned | - Over $30,000 each month to different grant winners — including two $10,000 Amber Grant recipients | ||||||||||||||||||||
38 | LiftFund | Rolling | https://apply4businessloan.com/#/LIFTFUND | United States | - Applicants must reside in: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee or Texas | - Small business loans up to $500,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
39 | BK-XL: Brooklyn BIPOC Accelerator | Rolling & January | https://bk-xl.com/ | United States | - BIPOC founders based in Brooklyn | - $500k per company - 10-week accelerator program | ||||||||||||||||||||
40 | The HerRise Micro-Grant | Rolling | https://www.hersuitespot.com/herrise/ | United States | - 51% owned by women of color, currently registered in the US - Non-profits, franchise, direct seller, authorized reseller or independent consultant not eligible | - Each month a $1,000 micro-grant will be awarded to a small business owner | ||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Past programs (look out for these again in 2025) | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Galaxy Grants | December | https://galaxyofstars.org/galaxy-grants/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhJ-a1fPP6gIVMwPnCh29ZwRWEAAYAiAAEgIdY_D_BwE | United States | - Minority or women-owned businesses based in the US | - $1,500 grant for your business | ||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Saltbox | December | https://www.joinsaltbox.com/peakseason/?__hstc=72567756.32642bdf26ca1442926d7a093f5c3209.1733766356936.1733766356936.1733766356936.1&__hssc=72567756.1.1733766356936&__hsfp=2854351944&_gl=1*1bjzwb4*_gcl_au*MTIwMTY5NzU4OS4xNzMzNzY2MzU2&_ga=2.197913519.1049244596.1733766356-1313359323.1733766356 | United States | - All e-commerce businesses | - $5k Grant open to all e-commerce businesses | ||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Brooklyn Brewery | December | https://brooklynbrewery.com/news/calling-all-makers/ | United States | - People creating the future in five categories – Food & Drink Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Arts, Music, and Activism | - $10k grant for all entrepreneurs | ||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Secretsos™ Small Business Grant | December | https://secretsos.net/SOS_Grant/ | United States | - Small business owners - Open to any resident of the United States (excluding Hawaii, Alaska, New York, Florida, and Rhode Island) and including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico who is over 21 years of age and has ownership in a legally recognized and registered business entity (corporation, partnerships, limited liability company, trust, etc). The Official Rules may be viewed at www.secretsos.net/grant_rules | - $2500 in funds to enhance their operations and overall growth. | ||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Impact AZ 2025 | December | https://impactaz2025.com/ | United States | - Black minority-owned founders with businesses incorporated in Arizona - Revenues less than $250,000 annually are invited to apply | - 9-month accellerator program aimed at preparing small business owners to win contracts | ||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Peerless Pitch | December | https://www.peerlesspitch.com/ | United States | - US based companies with a female founder (or Latine, Black or Native American founders). | - $1M investment on a SAFE note with a 20% discount unlimited cap. | ||||||||||||||||||||
48 | True Beauty Ventures Bridge Mentorship | December | https://www.beautyindependent.com/bridge-mentorship/ | US + Canada | - North America-based fragrance, hair, makeup, nail, personal care, skincare, and wellness brands - Have been on the market for at least 6-months and are doing $250,000+ in revenue | - 6-months of programming, including 1:1 mentorship, to get your brand investment ready | ||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Black New Ventures Competition | December | https://bnvc2022.splashthat.com/ | Worldwide | - Self-identified Black founder, co-founder, or other member of C-suite - Proven minimum viable product - Early Stage (Pre-seed – Seed) - Less than 5 years in operation - Raised less than $500,000 in funding to date | - Startup winners receive $275k in non-dilutive capital | ||||||||||||||||||||
50 | Giving Joy Microgrant | January | https://givingjoygrants.org/grant-application | Worldwide | - Women over the age of 18 - The grant can be used to start a new business of grow an existing business or nonprofit | - $500 to start a business | ||||||||||||||||||||
51 | SubSummit | January | https://subsummit.com/pitch-competition | Worldwide | - CPG business owners with a subscription component | - $50,000 in cash and prizes | ||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Target Forward Founders + Takeoff | January | https://targetaccelerators.com/programs/ | Worldwide | - Early-stage CPG companies in one of these categories: Baby and Toddler, Beauty, Health and Personal Care, Household Essentials, Pets, or Toys and Entertainment | - 10-week or 6-week virtual startup accelerator program - $5,000 stipend | ||||||||||||||||||||
53 | NextView Ventures Health & Sustainability Accelerator Application | January | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGgvDXfMs3dr-rV8EMCoMW05pEnXEUVXSrTTsAU-aTcZFePQ/viewform | Worldwide | - Consumer and SaaS B2B companies located anywhere, but should be focused on redesigning the Everyday Economy within the U.S. market | - $400K for 10% of the company upon acceptance into the program | ||||||||||||||||||||
54 | California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) | January | https://business.ca.gov/california-competes-tax-credit/ | United States | - Income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California | - Businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for over $180 million available in tax credits | ||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Gold House Ventures Futures Accelerator | January | https://goldhouse.org/gold-house-ventures/ | US + Canada | - Asian and Pacific Islander (API) entrepreneurs whose companies are transforming industries - Company has not raised a significant institutional round of funding. | - $150K investment via SAFE by Gold House Ventures, the definitive fund investing in API founders - Fundraising support, masterclasses, 1:1 coaching, community | ||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Invest in Progress | January | https://www.bossimpactfund.com/landing_page2/ | United States | - Be a for-profit company with a Black woman-owned founder | - The BOSS Impact Fund supports Black women-led businesses to build scalable, growth-aggressive companies | ||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Barnburner Pitch Competition | January | https://www.sweaterventures.com/barnburner | Worldwide | - Pre-seed through Series A B2B and consumer companies | - Following a series of public voting, finalists compete live in front of a VC panel to win the $500,000 prize | ||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Berkley SkyDeck | January/February | https://skydeck.berkeley.edu/apply/ | United States | - A team member (founder, employee, advisor) affiliated with UC Berkeley, any UC campus, or Berkeley Lab (LBNL) - An affiliate is a student, alumni, faculty, staff, postdoc researcher, or visiting scholar - Founders who are foreign nationals without any of these affiliations are eligible to apply through the Global Founders Program | - $200K investment from Berkeley SkyDeck Fund - Cohort teams participate in mandatory sessions, are matched with a Lead Advisor, have designated work space at SkyDeck - Demo Day | ||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Walmart Start Accelerator Program | February - TBD | https://corporate.walmart.com/suppliers/walmart-start | Worldwide | - Innovative beauty brands that are ready to launch at mass scale | - 1:1 brand management consulting and mentorship, education - The opportunity to launch in Walmart | ||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator | February, for summer 2025 | https://www.eranyc.com/apply/ | Worldwide | - This one is more geared to tech companies than consumer brands selling consumer products, but if you have a 'significant tech component' to your business, you can still apply | - $150,000 invested on a SAFE note in return for 6% of the company - Several month months of programming including mentorship, workshops, access to further capital, and other perks | ||||||||||||||||||||
61 | TInySeed SAAS Accellerator | February | https://apply.tinyseed.com/ | Worldwide | - SaaS companies that have the potential to become 7- or 8-figure businesses | - Invests $120k-$220k per company for 10-12% equity | ||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Pitch HearstLab | February | https://airtable.com/appLu68pqNyqxgopB/pag73lv5kjT6knzyl/form?prefill_HearstLab+team=US&hide_HearstLab+team=true&prefill_Lab+POC=rec71DRVhqC7axKX8&hide_Lab+POC=true | United States | - Female-founders with pre-series A businesses, that are either tech or tech-enabled - Must also have a connectivity to enterprise technology, data/analytics, fintech, healthcare, transportation or media | - Winners will be eligible to receive a $100k investment from HearstLab - Three months of hands-on support from HearstLab to help your company reach its goals in building the business, product and team | ||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Intel Ignite | February | https://intelignite.com/apply/ | Worldwide | - A minimum of $1M in seed funding, an experienced founding team, significant intellectual property, and a large market opportunity | - 12-week program with customized support, access to global business and technology leaders, and a preferred path to the best investors | ||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Ladies Who Launch | February | https://www.ladieswholaunch.org/launch-program | United States | - Women- and non-binary-owned consumer packaged goods businesses - Annual gross revenue between $100,000 and $499,000 | - $10,000 cash, six month program, one-on-one coaching with experts | ||||||||||||||||||||
65 | National Black Business Pitch | February | https://nationalblackbusinesspitch.com/https://nationalblackbusinesspitch.com/ | United States | - US-based Black founders | - $10,000 cash prize, networking and promotion opportunities | ||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Fresh Start Business Grant | February | https://www.incfile.com/entrepreneur-grant#entrepreneur-grant | United States | - US-based founders that are at least 21 years old | - $2,500 to put towards startup costs - Incfile's Gold Plan for free | ||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Black Girl Ventures Pitch | February | https://www.blackgirlventures.org/bgv-pitch | Worldwide | - Black or Brown female founders with businesses that currently generate revenue | - In past years, prizes for the first three places included $10,000, $6,000 and $2,000 for their business respectively | ||||||||||||||||||||
68 | FedEx Small Business Grant Contest | March, TBD | https://www.fedex.com/en-us/small-business/grant-contest.html | United States | - US-based for-profit businesses with a FedEx account, at least 6 months of sales, and less than 99 employees | - $30,000 of grant funding and mentorship | ||||||||||||||||||||
69 | Glossier Grant Program | March | https://www.glossier.com/en-ca/blogs/company-blog/2023-grant-program | United States | - US-based founders , 18 years and older and identify as Black with a beauty business (selling phsyical products, not service-based) | - $50,000 grant - an advisory partner from Glossier's leadership team - monthly calls with your cohort | ||||||||||||||||||||
70 | SproutX Accellerator | March | https://www.sproutx.com.au/accelerator | Australia | - Australian-based AG/Foodtech startups with a registered ABN - At least 50% of staff and business presence in Australia - Own all IP | - Resources and mentorship with leaders in the AG/Foodtech space - 1:1 coaching, investor introductions - $100,000 of in-kind value | ||||||||||||||||||||
71 | PitchHER Application | March | https://anitab.org/awards-grants/pitcher/ | United States | - US-based or businesses that serve the US, with a female executive team are welcome to apply | - Top 6 finalists will compete at Grace Hopper Celebration 2023 (GHC 23) for a total of $100,000 in investment capital provided by Backstage Capital | ||||||||||||||||||||
72 | iFundWomen x Botox | March (TBD) | https://www.ifundwomen.com/grants/botox-application?check_logged_in=1 | United States | - US-based founders | - $25,000 grant | ||||||||||||||||||||
73 | Enthuse Foundation Grant | March (TBD) | https://www.enthusefoundation.org/grant-program | United States | - Female US-based founders that are working on their business full-time | - There are 9 different sectored grants, from insurance to digital marketing, each of $2,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||
74 | Globalive Women-Led Startup Pitch | March (TBD) | https://www.globalive.com/funding/ | Worldwide | - Women-owned businesses | - Investment from Globalive Ventures | ||||||||||||||||||||
75 | Retirement Grant Sponsored by Alliant | March | https://www.alliantcreditunion.org/images/uploads/files/foundation-grant-application.pdf?_gl=1*1jrfrn6*_ga*OTUyMDM1OTc1LjE3MzY4Nzk5MjA.*_ga_XQTREKEC8R*MTczNjg3OTkyMC4xLjAuMTczNjg3OTkyMC42MC4wLjA. | United States | - US female founders | - $2,500 grant | ||||||||||||||||||||
76 | Enthuse Foundation Rainy Day Grant Sponsored by C/OLABWORKS | March | https://form.jotform.com/enthusemarketinggroupnyc/2024-rainy-day-fund | United States | - US female founders | - $2,500 grant | ||||||||||||||||||||
77 | Fearless Fund x Tory Burch Women of Color Grant Program | April (TBD) | https://www.fearless.fund/tory-burch-foundation | United States | - Business that are at least 51% WOC owned that are US-based and revenue generating - Preference for businesses in their first 1-5 years | - $10,000 - $20,000 and self-paced learning from the Fearless Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
78 | Startup Canada Pitch Competition | April | https://www.startupcan.ca/startup-global-pitch-competition/ | Canada | - Businesses under $1M in revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||
79 | The New C-Suite | April | https://www.cosmopolitan.com/career/a36344430/cosmo-new-c-suite-digitalundivided/#how-exactly-do-i-apply, https://digitalundivided.com/thenewcsuite, https://share.hsforms.com/16XPvFXRtS5apy_zJU1PlRgdaao7 | United States | - WOC-founders that are 18+ - Businesses launched and based in the US with you as the majority owner | - Featured in Cosmopolitan on print and online - Attend PR strategy sessions, and get exclusive access to events | ||||||||||||||||||||
80 | Skydeck | July | https://www.google.com/url?q=https://skydeck.berkeley.edu/apply/?_kx%3D1QUj0KW7pxiuhI6HvmSHvFEbGv6tz1jqazAYs-WMKSwEn8dMLWgjCVtwnLzVDUrY.UTb4Jt&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1720460404215428&usg=AOvVaw2Tf3JpRQVfDmxavjdp59XV | United States | -Promising startups in any vertical who are affiliated with UC Berkeley, any UC campus, Lawrence Berkeley Lab, or global founders. | |||||||||||||||||||||
81 | Fast Break for Small Businesses | July - September | https://aofund.org/program/fastbreak/?_kx=1QUj0KW7pxiuhI6HvmSHvFEbGv6tz1jqazAYs-WMKSwEn8dMLWgjCVtwnLzVDUrY.UTb4Jt | United States | -Have been in business for at least 3 months and currently in operation -Have an annual revenue of less than $1 million | |||||||||||||||||||||
82 | Small Business Administration (SBA), Women's Business Association | https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sba-announces-30-million-grant-123000510.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABckgNElYm8B3GSACjWfv4ufyYEfUZYL-0WhjyrU482siSHGhe95DPDAjLotsWraGgnDUfX_kOheLNALZ39LkhDNQ7POF3x2J_k2s-sDvGOhOA0SnoeJxdANOmQ_zmeDFz7rciWN5YzsuEgPJ_1dCqiAc7atyK_n0PTlJMGsZDIU&_kx=1QUj0KW7pxiuhI6HvmSHvFEbGv6tz1jqazAYs-WMKSwEn8dMLWgjCVtwnLzVDUrY.UTb4Jt&guccounter=1 | United States | -Women-owned small businesses focused on providing child care services. -Socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs within the United States and its territories | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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