Grants for Black-owned businesses can help level that playing field. A number of nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies offer small business grants for Black-owned businesses operating in the United States. Many grant programs even include business development resources to help set up Black-...
Here’s a list of federal and non-federal sources for grants for Black-owned and minority owned small businesses including one database with 1,000 programs.
specifically Black businesses. This week, the NAACP announced its new partnership withBeyonce’sBeyGood organization to create new small business grants for Black-owned businesses in different cities across the U.S.
Aiming to bridge the financial gap in funding for early-stage Black female entrepreneurs, theHerRise MicroGrantprovides a monthly award of $1,000 to businesses that aim to positively impact their community. To qualify, your business must be at least 51% owned by women of color, be based in...
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Grants for BIPOC-owned businesses There are numerous grants geared toward helping Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) start and grow their businesses. Here are a few to consider: BOSS Impact Fund The BOSS Impact Fund focuses on financially elevating Black women entrepreneurs with...
Grants for Black women Grants for women Grants for veterans Grants for formally incarcerated individuals State opportunities In addition to federal grants, some states have grants for Indigenous-owned businesses. Here are some examples of states that offer grants: ...
In addition to military veteran-owned businesses, this program prioritizes business owners who fall into one of the following categories: Black, Indigenous or Latinx; senior citizens; LGBTQ+; people with disabilities; people who were previously incarcerated. Your business must be U.S.-based and ha...
The 2021 Merchant Maverick Opportunity Grant for Black, Female Business Owners The 2022 Merchant Maverick Opportunity Grant for AAPI Restaurant Owners The 2023 Merchant Maverick Opportunity Grant for Portland-Area Startups The 2024 Merchant Maverick Opportunity Grant for Native-Owned Small Businesses The ...
The Visa She’s Next Grant Program will provide eligible Black women-owned businesses across six major U.S. cities a shot to win one of 60, $10,000 grants