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8 | About Her Microgrants | global | grant | Micro grants are open to Caribbean and African women + women of African and Caribbean descent, who are entrepreneurs, creatives and non-profit founders, based in their home countries or anywhere around the world. Applicants must demonstrate that their projects are positively impacting culture and community. | $500 | June 2024 | https://aboutherculture.com/micro-grant-opportunities/ | 4/6/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Amazon App Store Small Business Accelerator | global | accelerator | The Small Business Accelerator Program allows developers that earn less than 1 million USD in total annual revenue in the previous calendar year to access additional benefits up to or equivalent to 20% of Appstore revenue. If eligible, you’ll receive a 10% increased royalty payment and AWS credits equivalent to 10% of your app revenue. | AWS credits | n/a | https://developer.amazon.com/apps-and-games/small-business-program | 12/10/2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | American Express Leadership Academy | global | fellowship | The Academy is for people in the non-profit sector who are intentionally striving to be better equipped to respond adaptively to challenges, and to keep going in the face of adversity. | n/a | n/a | https://commonpurpose.org/american-express-leadership-academy#anchor1 | 4/3/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Antler | global | startup program | Antler is a global early-stage VC that runs multiple programs for business startups around the world. See the website for moroe info about the program and application dates. | n/a | varies | https://www.antler.co/platform/#apply-now | 8/10/2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Awesome Foundation | global | grant | Foundation distributes $1,000 grants, no strings attached, to projects and their creators. At each fully autonomous chapter, the money is pooled together from the coffers of ten or so self-organizing “micro-trustees” | $1,000 | monthly | https://www.awesomefoundation.org/en | 1/4/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | AWS Startup Loft Accelerator | global (Europe, Middle East and Africa) | accelerator | AWS Startup Loft Accelerator equips your technical team with tech resources, guidance and a community of peers. From technical deep dives to round tables on day-to-day CTO challenges, including: recruiting, managing an engineering team, building a minimum viable product, and design principles for cloud architecture. | $25,000 in AWS credits | rolling | https://aws-startup-lofts.com/emea/program/accelerator | 2/16/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Canva Pro For Nonprofits | global | resource | If you are a nonprofit, you can register now to get Canva’s premium features for free. | free license | n/a | https://www.canva.com/canva-for-nonprofits/ | 2/23/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Cartier Women's Inititative | global | grant | Open to women-run and women-owned businesses from any country and sector that aim to have a strong and sustainable social and/or environmental impact. | up to $100,000 | Apps open 5/22/24-7/3/24 | https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/regional-awards | 4/7/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Emergent Ventures Grant/Fellowship Application (through Mercatus Center at George Mason Univ | global | grant/fellowship | Emergent Ventures, a fellowship and grant program from the Mercatus Center, seeks to support entrepreneurs with highly scalable, “zero to one” ideas for meaningfully improving society. Projects will either be fellowships or grants: fellowships involve time in residence at the Mercatus Center in Northern Virginia; grants are one-time or slightly staggered payments to support a project. | n/a | n/a | https://www.mercatus.org/emergent-ventures | 1/26/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Entrepreneurship World Cup | global | grant | The competition offers over $1 million in cash prizes to top entrepreneurs and provides a supportive community, global exposure, and access to mentorship and resources to help grow their businesses | varies | 7/31/24 | https://www.genglobal.org/ewc | 2/23/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Etsy Disaster Relief Fund | global | grant | Sellers will be eligible for a grant if they experienced a federally declared natural disaster within the past year, have been an active seller on Etsy for at least one year, and their Etsy account is in good standing. | $2,500 | n/a | https://advocacy.etsy.com/etsy-emergency-relief-fund-at-cerf/ | 5/14/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | F6S List of Accelerators and Pitch Competitions | global | resource | Provides a list of accelerators, contests and pitch competitions around the world | n/a | n/a | https://www.f6s.com/ | 1/5/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | 48 in 48 - Website Build Event | global | website dev | 48in48 provides free websites to empower nonprofits. They recruit teams of talented designers, developers, project managers and content writers come together and create amazing websites over just one weekend. Non-profits with less than $3MM in revenue are welcome to apply. Their next event focuses on social justice nonprofits. The build event will be in June 2024. | free website build | n/a | https://48in48.org/events/ | 1/31/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Global Good Fund Fellowship | global | fellowship | The Global Good Fund Fellowship is a 12-month program supporting the leadership development of social enterprise leaders across the globe. The Global Good Fund develops each innovator by pairing them with professional executive coach and c-suite business executive who serves as a mentor, and by providing leadership assessment resources, a network of peers, sector expertise, and targeted financial capital. | $10,000 | apps open in May 2024 and are due 6/30/24 (can register for more info now) | https://globalgoodfund.org/fellowship-program/ | 2/20/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | GrowNY | global | pitch competition | The Grow-NY business competition provides funding, mentorship, business development support, and other key resources to leading food and ag startups from across the globe. Innovative startups are encouraged to apply for their chance to win up to $1 million. A total of $3 million in prizes will be awarded to seven startups. | up to $1MM | 5/15/24 | https://www.grow-ny.com/ | 3/7/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | International Accelerator | global | accelerator | The International Accelerator’s 12-month program offers foreign-born entrepreneurs the unique opportunity to live, work and develop their concept in the United States. From free housing and office space to relocation and legal support, they provide everything the founders need to be successful, in addition to a powerful network of investors, experts and mentors who help them navigate the challenges of launching their company in the United States. | up to $100,000 | 4/30/24 | https://www.internationalaccelerator.com/startup-program-overview | 4/12/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Roddenberry Catalyst Fund | global | grant | The Catalyst Fund is offering grants to Nonprofits & Social Enterprises to fund ideas or early-stage projects that have a high potential for large-scale impact and sustainable change. You can be a seasoned social entrepreneur or a first-time changemaker. Eligible candidates for the Catalyst Fund may be individuals, teams of individuals, non-profit organizations, or social enterprises. | up to $15,000 | n/a | https://roddenberryfoundation.org/our-work/catalyst-fund/ | 1/17/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Savvy Fellowship | global | fellowship | Savvy is a 12-week virtual Fellowship program for young professionals seeking to be part of the new generation of impact entrepreneurs. Applicants should be 40 or younger | n/a | rolling | https://savvyfellows.com/team/ | 1/17/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | SheTrades Accelerator | global (specific countries) | accelerator | SheTrades Accelerator Programme for women entrepreneurs and business support organizations in the Apparel, Accessories and Home Décor sectors is targeting women-led businesses (WLBs) and Business Support Organizations (BSO) in the Apparel, Accessories, and Home Decor sector from Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Senegal, and South Africa. | n/a | n/a | https://shetrades-accelerator.converve.io/ | 2/16/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Techstars Accelerator (locations vary) | global (North America timezones) | accelerator | Techstars accelerators have one goal: to help entrepreneurs succeed. During each three-month program, they surround companies with the best mentors and an unrivaled network of corporate partners, investors, and alumni. | $20K for 6% of company | ongoing | https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/ | 2/20/2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | TiE Global Program for Women | global | pitch competition | If you are a woman entrepreneur with a passion for innovation and a drive to make a difference, then apply for the TiE Women Program 2024, an incredible opportunity for women founders to showcase their innovative business ideas on a global stage. | $50,000 | 6/15/24 | https://www.tiewomen.org/ | 3/19/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Watson Institute Flagship Fellowship | global | accelerator | The Watson Institute is launching a fully-funded Venture Accelerator program for next-generation entrepreneurs with the skills, resources, and experience to scale the impactful ventures they are building. This program is offered with virtual and in-person components that allows fellows to take advantage of the global cohort while also focusing on creating local impact within their communities. The program launches with a 2-week Immersive (10–15 hours time commitment each week). For the remaining 14 weeks, the weekly time commitment is approximately 6–8 hours per week. | $6,000 | apps open in Spring 2024 | https://watson.is/flagship-fellowship/ | 3/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | We Make Change | global | resources | Global initiative that matches small businesses (mainly not for profits) with volunteers who are professional individuals or are from companies (including blue chip) that have an interest in supporting not for profits. Helps impact startups build a remote volunteer team for free | volunteer help | n/a | https://www.wemakechange.org/ | 3/22/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Women's Health Accelerator with Flat6Labs | global | accelerator | The Women’s Health Accelerator program is dedicated to growing 15-20 technology startups with MVP stage solutions positively contributing to solving problems facing their communities regarding women’s healthcare and wellness. The program is designed to support entrepreneurs through an intensive curriculum focused on growth and scaling stages. | n/a | 5/16/24 | https://www.flat6labs.com/program/womens-health-accelerator-program/ | 4/4/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | AFRICA ONLY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Founders Factory Africa Gen F Incubator | Africa | incubator | Gen F is for exceptional founders/aspiring entrepreneurs looking to build out and test their ideas, achieve commercial success, and create outsized, systemic impact and founders looking to build tech solutions that solve Africa’s largest problems and catalyze change. | up to $250,000 investment | rolling | https://www.foundersfactory.africa/gen-f-eir-initiative | 8/16/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Grindstone incubator - South African companies | Africa | incubator | Incubator will include training, corporate advisory, coaching, mentorship and funding. Specific interventions for each company include a structured gap analysis, understanding of the company value system, building a digital go-to-market strategy, financial modelling, intellectual property assessment, strategic and financial valuation as well as populating a data room. | n/a | ongoing | https://www.grindstonexl.com/grindstone-accelerator | 4/8/22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | CANADA ONLY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Black Innovation Launchpad | Canada | accelerator | The Black Innovation Launchpad is a FREE virtual skills development platform focused on building the next generation of Black entrepreneurs. | n/a | n/a | https://www.dmzlaunchpad.ca/courses/black-innovation-launchpad | 2/17/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Ella Ascend YSpace Accelerator | Canada | accelerator | ELLA Ascend is a 4-month accelerator program designed for women entrepreneurs to build traction, refine their customer personas and product or service offerings | n/a | 4/17/24 | https://www.yorku.ca/yspace/programs-streams/ella/ella-ascend/ | 4/9/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Ey Entrepreneur of the Year | Canada | award | The nominee must be an owner or CEO of a private or public company, and responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of the business. Co‑founders are eligible if they share leadership responsibilities at the company. | n/a | 4/19/24 | https://www.ey.com/en_ca/entrepreneur-of-the-year-canada | 4/2/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | IMPACT grants | Canada | grant | Primary goal of grant is to fuel the endeavors of businesses and nonprofits that are actively making a significant IMPACT within their communities and beyond. Open to US and Canada-based organizations | $1,000 | n/a | https://impactfundingsolutions.com/impact-grant-application-for-businesses/ | 11/23/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Jobber Grants For Home Service Businesses | Canada | grant | Any home service business owner or aspiring business owner 18 years old or older, residing in the U.S. and Canada, excluding Québec is eligible to apply | $10,000 | 6/12/24 | https://getjobber.com/grants | 3/16/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Launchpad for Women Entrepreneurs | Canada | accelerator | Launchpad for Women Entrepreneurs is designed to empower early-stage women entrepreneurs interprovincially by offering dedicated resources to kickstart and grow a successful business. Program is available via its on-demand self-paced learning platform nationally or through in-person sessions across Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia | n/a | na | https://www.launchpadforwomen.ca/ | 10/6/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | RiseUp Pitch Competition for Black Women Entrepreneurs | Canada | pitch comp | The fourth annual RiseUp Pitch Competition and Program offers the opportunity for Black Women+ entrepreneurs at different stages of business to pitch for the chance to win $10,000 and access to entrepreneurial development resources. | $10,000 | 4/21/24 | https://riseuppitch.ca/about/ | 4/12/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Tidal Empowerment Program | Canada | resources | The program offers ten selected businesses an opportunity to receive comprehensive consulting on Strategy, Marketing, Operations, and Technology— worth $25,000, and a promotional technology bundle to help with implementation. | $25,000 in kind | n/a | https://empowerment.tidalcommerce.ca/ | 2/22/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | UNITED KINGDOM ONLY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | AWS Imagine Grant | UK and Ireland | grant | The AWS IMAGINE Grant is a public grant opportunity open to registered nonprofit organizations and nonprofit healthcare providers who are using cloud technology to accelerate their missions. | up to $200,000 | 6/3/24 | https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/publicsector/aws-announces-expanded-imagine-grant-opportunities-for-nonprofits/ | 4/7/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Innovate UK KTN | UK | resources | Resource for sourcing grant programs available in the UK across all sectors. Funding opportunities section allows visitors to the website to filter grants by sector or type of funding required. | n/a | n/a | https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/opportunities/ | 3/22/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Women's Enterprise Growth Programme | UK | fellowship | An exciting new programme to support women aged 18-35 living or working in London and Liverpool to develop the skills, strengths and networks required to grow purpose-led enterprises and in turn create new jobs for underserved communities. | n/a | 4/29/24 | https://www.the-sse.org/courses/womens-enterprise-growth-programme/ | 4/3/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | UNITED STATES ONLY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Amazon's Black Business Accelerator | US | accelerator | Dedicated to helping build sustainable equity and growth for Black entrepreneurs by enabling their success as sellers. Grow your business with access to financial support, strategic business guidance and mentorship, and marketing and promotional support. (Note - I have heard that some students who have applied have not heard back from Amazon in a timely manner and have not been able to get much help with their application status) | n/a | rolling | https://sell.amazon.com/programs/black-business-accelerator | 4/26/2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | American Dream Grant | US | grant | The American Dream Awards celebrate small businesses embodying the modern American Dream. Open to all US for-profit businesses, recipients get $1,000, a business accelerator, media exposure, and more | $1,000 | 4/30/23 | https://helloalice.com/funding/grants | 11/24/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | AWS Imagine Grant | US | grant | The AWS IMAGINE Grant is a public grant opportunity open to registered nonprofit organizations and nonprofit healthcare providers who are using cloud technology to accelerate their missions. | up to $200,000 | 6/3/24 | https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/publicsector/aws-announces-expanded-imagine-grant-opportunities-for-nonprofits/ | 4/7/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Backing the B.A.R grant (NAACP and Bacardi) | US | grant | Backing the B.A.R. is a NAACP initiative that is awarding acceleration grants, education, support, and entrepreneurship solutions for Black-owned bars, restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, liquor stores, and small businesses in the process of applying for a liquor license. | $10,000 | Opens 6/17/24 and closes 7/30/24 | https://naacp.org/grants/backing-the-bar | 4/16/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Bank of America Access to Capital Connector | US | loans | The Bank of America Access to Capital Connector is designed to help small business owners find business loans along with coaching and support to run a strong and resilient business. | n/a | n/a | https://www.accesstocapitalconnector.com/ | 3/27/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | Bank of America's Business Education Center for Entrepreneurs | US | resources | Visit Bank of America's Small Business Education site for access to free webinars on Accessing Capital, Building Business Credit and more | n/a | n/a | https://go.bofa.com/BusinessEducationCenter | 2/15/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Bank of America Supplier Diversity Small & Diverse Business Scholarship Program | US | grant | Scholarship recipients will be given the opportunity to continue their education and enhance the business operations functions within their companies by attending executive business management programs. Diverse Business Owner must have at least three years of experience developing a successfully running company, at least 3 employees, at least $300,000 in annual revenue | $10,000 | 5/23/24 | https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/bofabusiness/ | 3/27/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | BeMobile Verizon Take the Leap grant | US | grant | Applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to operate a business. | $5,000 | 4/30/24 | https://bemobile.com/leap/ | 4/12/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Comcast RISE Grants | US | grant | 2024 grants will be available to small businesses in greater Atlanta, GA, Houston, TX, Jacksonville, FL, Richmond, VA, and Southern Colorado. | $10,000 | apps open May 1 | https://www.comcastrise.com/ | 4/15/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Dream Climate Tech Launchpad Program for Bipoc entrepreneurs | US | grant | The Village Capital, in partnership with Dream.Org and with the support of Salesforce has launched the Dream Climate Tech Launchpad program to support Black and Latinx entrepreneurs building solutions to advance environmental justice. | up to $25,000 | 4/30/24 | https://vilcap.com/programs/dream-climate-tech-launchpad-2024 | 4/3/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Fast Break for Small Business (LegalZoom) | US | grant | LegalZoom, the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G League are committed to helping small business owners. The grant program is focused on reaching entrepreneurs of color, women, low- to moderate-income small business owners, immigrants, and others who have historically had limited access to financing for their business. | $10,000 | 9/13/24 | https://www.legalzoom.com/fastbreakforsmallbusiness | 2/16/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Female Founder Collective Giveaway | US | grant | FounderMade and Female Founder Collective have teamed up to award select woman entrepreneurs with the additional funding & resources they need to continue growing their businesses through a limited-time giveaway. The grand prize winner will receive a free booth at FounderMade’s upcoming Innovation Show West on 10/19, a one (1) year membership to FFC’s 10th House Community, and a $10,000 grant | $10,000 | 5/1/24 to 7/19/24 | https://femalefoundercollective.com/giveaway-waiver | 4/2/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Genius NY Accelerator | US | accelerator | GENIUS NY is a startup accelerator sponsored by Empire State Development that invests $3M annually into seed-stage startups focused on uncrewed aerial systems, automation and AI. Must be willing to commit to living on a full-time basis in Central New York for the period of the program. Applications open for Cohort 8. Winners receive a large investment; one grand prize winner receives $1 million, followed by four $500,000 investments to the remaining teams. Winners also receive funding in the form of a monthly stipend in Phase I, free office space and amenities, workshops and events, business training, a dedicated group of executive advisors, industry mentors, and recruiting, marketing, and fundraising support. | up to $1,000,000 | 5/15/24 | https://geniusny.com/ | 2/12/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Grants for Good - First Horizon | US | grant | The campaign is open to any 501c3 organization that is eligible to receive funding from the First Horizon Foundation and currently serving communities within their footprint. | $10,000 | 4/30/24 | https://www.firsthorizonfoundation.com/grantsforgood | 4/15/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | GrowNY | US | pitch competition | The Grow-NY business competition provides funding, mentorship, business development support, and other key resources to leading food and ag startups from across the globe. Innovative startups are encouraged to apply for their chance to win up to $1 million. A total of $3 million in prizes will be awarded to seven startups. | up to $1MM | 5/15/24 | https://www.grow-ny.com/ | 3/7/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Halstead Grant (jewelry) | US | grant | Halstead Grant is an annual award for emerging silver jewelry artists. Applicants submit answers to 15 business questions in addition to their design portfolios. The experience is designed to help jewelry entrepreneurs create a strategy to kick-start their careers. | $7,500 | 5/1/24 | https://grant.halsteadbead.com/ | 2/23/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | HerRise Micro-Grant ($10 fee to apply) | US | grant | Each month a $500 micro-grant will be awarded to a for-profit small business owned by women of color. Past recipients used their growth grants for computers, equipment, marketing materials, software purchase, website creation and more. | $500 | n/a | https://www.hersuitespot.com/herrise/ | 2/8/2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Idea Cafe Small Business Grant | US | grant | Idea Cafe, an online resource center for women-owned businesses, has been awarding Idea Cafe Small Business Grants of $1,000 to women entrepreneurs who either own a business currently or want to start their own business. Applications are now being taken for women who would like to apply for the grant money. (no fee but must sign up to be part of Idea Cafe) | $1,000 | n/a | https://www.businessownersideacafe.com/business_grants/index.php | 2/13/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | IMPACT grants | US | grant | Primary goal of grant is to fuel the endeavors of businesses and nonprofits that are actively making a significant IMPACT within their communities and beyond. Open to US and Canada-based organizations | $1,000 | n/a | https://impactfundingsolutions.com/impact-grant-application-for-businesses/ | 11/23/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
68 | Jobber Grants For Home Service Businesses | US | grant | Any home service business owner or aspiring business owner 18 years old or older, residing in the U.S. and Canada, excluding Québec is eligible to apply | $10,000 | 6/12/24 | https://getjobber.com/grants | 3/16/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
69 | Josephine Collective | US | angel investors | The Josephine Collective looks at deals on a rolling basis, and founders can apply to be considered at any time. Goal is to have the entire process take no more than 3 weeks from presentation to wire. They invest anywhere from $10K to $100K depending on the Collective’s interest. JC prefers early-stage tech-enabled businesses. Companies must be for-profit, US-domiciled, and have an expectation of becoming large-scale businesses. "Lifestyle" businesses, single location businesses with no current plans to scale, and non-profits will not be considered. | up to $100K | rolling | https://joinjosephine.com/ | 1/8/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program (PepsiCo) | US | resources | PepsiCo is inviting Latina entrepreneurs who work in food service to apply for eight weeks of personalized expert consultation, including best practices across operations, technology, marketing and digital presence. | n/a | n/a | https://pepsicojuntoscrecemos.com/jefaowned/ | 3/30/22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
71 | Kitty Fund - Helping Mompreneurs | US | grant | Founder identifies as a mother. Business annual revenue does not exceed $5M. Business must be located in the United States. National Grant for Mother-Owned Businesses offering a total of $25,000 to 25 Mompreneurs nationwide | $25,000 | 4/16/24 | https://foundersfirstcdc.org/kitty-fund | 2/27/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
72 | Military Entrepreneur Challenge | US | pitch comp | The Military Entrepreneur Challenge is a nationwide grant program that gives veteran, military spouse, and Gold Star Family entrepreneurs the opportunity to network, learn, and compete for capital to grow their small business. | n/a | n/a | https://secondservicefoundation.org/mec/ | 9/26/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
73 | Minority Business Circle | US | resources | Supportive network for diverse entrepreneurs in various industries, offering opportunities like grants, loans, significant discounts on essential business products, and a comprehensive step-by-step guide with customized tools to track progress and foster growth. | n/a | n/a | https://minoritybusinesscircle.com/ | 10/30/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
74 | Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award | US | grant | The Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award recognizes outstanding nonprofit organizations in the United States that have shown exemplary leadership by facilitating partnerships with public, private, or social sector leaders who are working together as equal partners, not as donors and recipients, to build a cohesive community that serves as a model for collaborating with others for the greater good. | up to $100,000 | 7/1/24 | https://mutualofamerica.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dnjXsBWU8lmdJGu | 2/23/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
75 | Novae Grants Database | US | resources | Novae Grants database are intended for small businesses with 6-100 employees, though some are also intended for larger businesses and sole proprietor startups | n/a | n/a | https://grants.novaegrants.com/ | 11/8/2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
76 | Peerless Pitch competition | US | pitch comp | Peerless is a pitch competition designed to help Black, Latine, Native American and female founders scale their vision from an early stage. | $1 million investment to the winner through a convertible note at a 20% discount | 4/26/24 | https://mlt.smapply.org/prog/peerless_pitch_2024/ | 4/10/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
77 | Pet Care Startup Pitch Competition | US | pitch comp | Leap Venture Studio and the Black Pet Business Network are teaming up to present a pet care startup pitch competition with a grand prize of $10,000 happening this year at SUPERZOO! This is an opportunity for you to showcase your innovative pet care ideas, pitch your business plan, and compete with other talented entrepreneurs for the chance to win a cash prize. | $10,000 | 4/28/24 | https://www.superzoo.org/entrepreneurs-and-emerging-brands/leap-venture-studio/ | 4/8/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
78 | Rise Challenge | US | pitch comp | Is an innovation contest to generate new ideas and solutions to the challenges that face entrepreneurs of color from starting and growing their businesses. The Rise Challenge is open to any individual or team of individuals that meet the eligibility requirements and submit a proposal by the deadline. | up to $75,000 | 5/15/24 | https://prosperitynow.org/rise-challenge | 4/12/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
79 | RISE Prize | US | grant | The Rise Prize is designed to increase the number of innovative solutions driving postsecondary success for student parents. | up to $200,000 | 5/17/24 | https://theriseprize.com/ | 4/15/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
80 | She's Conncted Grant - AT&T | US | grant | She's Connected by AT&T is open to U.S.-based small-businesses that are women-owned and have fewer than 51 employees. The grand prize winner will receive a $50,000 grant and a year of free AT&T service alongside a new device. Four runner-up businesses will receive $5,000 microgrants. Applications for this year's cycle are open from March 31 - July 10, 2024. | up to $50,000 | 7/10/24 | https://www.att.com/shesconnected/ | 4/7/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
81 | Society for Science - STEM Action grant | US | grant | The STEM Action Grant program aims to bolster and support community-driven nonprofit organizations that are working to enhance the public’s understanding of science and to increase participation of underrepresented populations in STEM fields. | $5,000 | 5/1/24 | https://www.societyforscience.org/outreach-and-equity/stem-action-grants/ | 4/15/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
82 | SPUR (Shared Purpose, Unlimited Reach) Pathways | US | funding | Through an integrated and collaborative approach, Macy’s, Inc. and Momentus will provide access to a range of capital options from microloans to growth capital to equity investments. This represents a commitment to underrepresented businesses and aims to galvanize the retail industry to invest in the next generation of entrepreneurs. | n/a | n/a | https://www.macysinc.com/purpose/spurpathways | 11/8/2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
83 | Start Small, Think Big | US | free consulting | Nonprofit that helps small businesses with high potential and limited access to the resources needed to create thriving businesses. They partner with small business owners, providing personalized business support and building connections with local communities. They focus on NY and CA markets and have offered a designated application portals for entrepreneurs affiliated with this program (in English and Spanish). | n/a | n/a | https://partner.startsmallthinkbig.org/bofainstitute | 8/9/2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
84 | Truist NonProfit Grant | US | grant | The Truist Foundation supports nonprofits with grants that target leadership development, economic mobility, thriving communities and educational eqiuty. | n/a | quarterly | https://www.truist.com/purpose/truist-foundation/grant-application | 3/17/2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
85 | Vela Educaion Fund Grants | US | grant | ELA supports thousands of independent operators who facilitate learning outside the traditional bounds of ‘school.’ Must be US based and serve K-12 learners or programs outside of traditional public, private, or charter schools. | up to $10,000 | 4/22/24 | https://vela.org/apply/ | 4/8/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
86 | Verizon Small Business Digital Ready | US | grant | Must be 18 yrs of age or older. Must be based in the USA. Must be incorporated. Must have LESS than 50 Employees. | $10,000 | 5/12/24 | https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-small-business-digital-ready-opens-new-round-grant-funding | 12/2/22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
87 | Veterans Business Outreach Center | US | resources | The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program offers resources to veterans who are interested in starting or growing a small business. There are 22 locations (soon expanding to 35) and they offer workshops, training, counseling, and mentorship opportunities. | n/a | n/a | https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/veterans-business-outreach-center-vboc-program | 12/6/22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
88 | Warrior Rising Grant | US | grant | Warrior Rising strives to accept and assist veterans at any point in the process of starting their own business, whether it is only a concept or if they have actual operations. | $20,000 | n/a | https://www.warriorrising.org/apply/ | 2/5/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
89 | Whole Foods Local and Emerging Accelerator Program | US | accelerator | Participants benefit from the mentorship of Whole Foods Market experts, tailored educational programs and the potential for direct financial support. Each participant’s products are also considered for placement on the shelves of Whole Foods Market stores in their home city or region at the conclusion of the six-month program. | n/a | 4/19/24 | https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/company-info/information-potential-suppliers | |||||||||||||||||||||||
90 | Wish Local Empowerment Program | US | grant | You must be a Black-owned business with a brick-and-mortar shop within the United States and less than 20 employees. If selected for the program, you must join Wish Local (which is free) | up to $2000 | n/a | https://www.wish.com/local/empowerment | 4/9/22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
91 | Women and Minority Busines Owner Down Payment Grant (Bank of America) | US (select cities) | grant | Non-repayable grant is for up to $25,000 on SBA owner occupied commercial estate loans for business locations within select opportunity zones (Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles) Program may xpand based on pilot. | up to $25,000 | n/a | https://promotions.bankofamerica.com/smallbusiness/downpaymentgrant | 1/10/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
92 | YippityDoo Big Idea Grant ($15 application fee | US | grant | Each month, one $1000 grant is awarded to a woman, age 18 or over, in the US to invest in their Business or Idea. It can be used as a start up grant, marketing grant, operational grant or whatever you need to help you to the next level with your idea or business. | $1,000 | each month | https://programs.yippitydoo.com/thebigideagrantforwomen | 10/3/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
93 | ZenBusiness Free LLC Formation for Moms | US | resources | To help mothers take the first step toward entrepreneurship, ZenBusiness is covering business formation costs and will help entrepreneurs form an LCC, track expenses, secure a business name, and more. | n/a | n/a | https://www.zenbusiness.com/moms/ | 11/24/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
94 | ZenBusiness Small Business Grants | US | grant | The ZenBusiness 2024 Small Business Grant Program offers $5,000 to small businesses who form a legal business entity (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp). In order to qualify for this grant, you must have used their formation services in the last 3-6 months. | $5,000 | 12/31/24 | https://www.zenbusiness.com/grants | 1/8/24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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96 | UpStart Small Business Grant | AR | grant | Grants for small businesses located in Washington County, AR | $5,000 | n/a | https://www.startupjunkie.org/upstart-thrift# | 8/23/2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
97 | WeRise Accelerator | AZ | accelerator | Local First Arizona’s We Rise business accelerator is a new, no-fee six-month program offering comprehensive and practical business skills to Arizona’s Black entrepreneurs. | n/a | apps open May 2024 | https://localfirstaz.com/we-rise | 2/20/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
98 | Bakersfield Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Technical Assistance and Grant | CA | grant | The City of Bakersfield Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Technical Assistance and Grant Program is a visionary initiative aimed at providing crucial support to local minority-based businesses in need. | up to $40,000 | n/a | https://www.bakersfieldcity.us/1108/Entrepreneurship-Grant-Program | 7/11/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
99 | Carson, CA Small Business and Commercial Improvement Grants | CA | grant | Small Business Grant Program will provide grants of $5,000 to $25,000 for businesses impacted by the pandemic, while the Commercial Facade Improvement Program will offer a dollar-for-dollar matching grant to encourage businesses to make aesthetic improvements to their storefronts. Businesses must be located in Carson and have 50 employees or fewer, | up to $25,000 | n/a | https://ci.carson.ca.us/communitydevelopment/SBGProgram.aspx | 11/3/22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
100 | Long Beach Visual Improvement Grant Program | CA | grant | This City of Long Beach Visual Improvement Program (VIP) Grant will provide direct financial relief to local small businesses and nonprofits impacted by crime and vandalism on or after 10/1/2022. Eligible businesses can receive $1,500 to cover repairs to their storefront caused by vandalism. | up to $1500 | n/a | http://longbeach.gov/smallbizgrants | 1/31/23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||