Need funding? Here are some grants for Small businesses and Startups
Small business grants are great opportunities to help you start a business or expand an existing business and it’s FREE MONEY! Yes, some grants may have some restrictions on what you can use the money for, but it’s definitely worth the time and effort because it can definitely give your business the boost it needs to survive and thrive. So don’t miss a deadline! What are you losing? So here are some grants to not miss out on.
Creators’ Momentum Business Accelerator
An eight-week virtual program designed to provide creative entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools they need to take their businesses to the next level. The program will provide 100 business owners with a full suite and
- A $5,000 business grant upon successful completion of the program
DEADLINE: May 13 APPLY HERE
BMO Celebrating Women grant program
Fifteen women-owned businesses will receive a $10,000 grant to take their businesses to the next level.
DEADLINE: May 14 APPLY HERE
Run The Block
The awardee will be granted $200,000 to open a new retail running store in the US and dedicated mentorship to support them along the way. Anyone can apply with their store having at least 51% Black ownership.
DEADLINE: May 15 APPLY HERE
Amazon Business Small Business Grant
Apply for a Small Business Grant from Amazon Business. One grand prize recipient will receive a $25,000 cash grant and additional prizes. If you are an Amazon Business customer based in the U.S. with annual revenue not exceeding $1 million, apply now.
DEADLINE: May 24 APPLY HERE
Amazon Business Small Business Grant
Whether your idea is still on the drawing board or a budding business ready for liftoff, our pitch competitions give you the platform to build connections, receive guidance, and win funding that can change your big idea into Alabama’s next success story.
DEADLINE: May 24 APPLY HERE
NAACP and Bacardi Backing the Bar (Round 3)
NAACP and Bacardi are awarding $10,000 grants to ten businesses in the beverage-alcohol service, sales and hospitality industries. Preference will be given to Black Entrepreneurs. (YOU HAVE TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT WITH HELLO ALICE TO APPLY.)
DEADLINE: May 24 APPLY HERE
H&R Block Fund Her Future Grant
Block Advisors by H&R Block is providing $100,000 in grants, plus small business services. One grand prize winner will receive a small business grant of $50,000. Additional finalists will receive a grant of $12,500. All winners will also receive services from our experts:
DEADLINE: May 26 APPLY HERE
Driving Small Business Forward Fund
Progressive is dedicating $1 million to award 20 deserving businesses with $50,000 grants each. And that’s not all – recipients will also get access to an exclusive 12-week virtual Boost Camp coaching program, designed to equip business owners with the tools & resources to help them achieve their growth objectives. (YOU HAVE TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT WITH HELLO ALICE TO APPLY.)
DEADLINE: June 14 @ 6pm est APPLY HERE
Verizon Small Business Ready $10K Grants
In support of your small business growth, Verizon is offering $10,000 small business grants. How to apply? Simply complete two grant-eligible courses or events between January 1, 2024, and June 28, 2024, to unlock the application. Once completed, submit your application by June 28, 2024.
DEADLINE: June 28 APPLY HERE
Her Village Grants
Her Village grants awarded to qualifying nonprofit organizations support work that advances and strengthens entrepreneurial skills, resources, ecosystems, and educational opportunities for girls and women. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $30,000.
DEADLINE: December 31 APPLY HERE
Women Who Thrive Grant
They give small grants bi-weekly for whatever need you may have, for an example – your business, buying books for class, starting a non-profit, and/or self-care! The application cut off for each month on the 31st.
DEADLINE: 31st APPLY HERE
Big Idea Grant
Each month, we give one $1000 grant 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.
DEADLINE: Rolling APPLY HERE
The Freed Fellowship
The Freed Fellowship helps small business owners get the resources, mentorship, and community they need to build successful companies that make an impact. Every month, they give one $500 grant to business owner in the US to invest in their existing business. No strings attached. No equity required.
DEADLINE: Rolling APPLY HERE
HerRise MicroGrant
Each month a $500 micro-grant is given by the HerRise Micro-Grant which provides financial assistance, with the help of corporate sponsors and donors, to women of color creating innovative solutions that impact their community and that are often unable to secure funding for their small business.
DEADLINE: Rolling APPLY HERE
LAID Hair Care
Is awarding (1) Small Business Owner with a grant for their business every month (All industries are welcomed!). Grab a Laid Hair Care product and create a reel or post an image explaining how the product inspires you!
DEADLINE: Rolling
Amber Grant
This is a monthly grant specifically for women and gives up to $25,000 each month in honor of the memory of a special young woman, Amber Wigdahl.
DEADLINE: End of each month. APPLY HERE
The Awesome Grant
The Awesome Foundation is offering $1,000 grants MONTHLY to help fund programs, projects and ideas that are “awesome”. Anyone is eligible for a grant, you can apply to any chapter or a specific chapter, just select ANY on the application form. Check out the FAQs if you still have questions.
DEADLINE: Rolling. APPLY HERE
Visa Everywhere Initiative
Visa in partnership with Techcrunch is offering competitions for startups/fintechs that are either black-owned, women-owned or LGBTQ+.
MULTIPLE DEADLINES. APPLY HERE
Black Business Accelerator
Amazon provides funding, advertising credit, mentorship and marketing support specifically for black-owned businesses.
- $500 credit to assist with start-up and operational costs for newly-registered Amazon Professional sellers.
- 3-year Sponsored Enhanced Digital Certifications for Black-owned businesses through SupplierGATEWAY.
NO DEADLINE. JOIN HERE
Black Founder Startup Grant
Provides several $10K and $5K cash grants to Black women or nonbinary entrepreneurs.
NO DEADLINE. APPLY HERE
Growth Grants
This is another resource of which you have to be a member to apply for the grant, but for all the resources you receive as a member it may be well worth it. Receive up to $4000.
NO DEADLINE. VISIT HERE
Wish Local Empowerment Program
This program will only be open to Black-owned stores, to help promote equality and diversity in American business. Apply to receive between $500 – $2000 to help rebuild your small business.
DEADLINE: ? APPLY HERE
Additional Resources
https://www.sbir.gov/sbirsearch/solicitation/current
https://www.sba.gov/tools/local-assistance/sbdc
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