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GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES (unless specified in the description)
Atomic Grants - Atomic Grants are available to those who identify as a woman, and who are 21+. You can live anywhere in the world - as long as you have a way to receive the money digitally, and you are connected via email and social media. Grant for $1,500. The next due date is 8/31/22. https://www.passioncollective.co/atomic-grants
Cartier Women's Initiative - 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. Grants for up to $100,000. Apply by 6/30/22 https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/
Entrepreneurship World Cup - The Entrepreneurship World Cup is one of the biggest and most diverse startup pitch competitions and support programs of its kind, featuring more than 370,000 entrepreneurs from over 200 countries and offering winners life-changing prizes. Grants for up to $1MM. Apply by 7/10/22 - https://www.genglobal.org/ewc/
Giving Joy Microgrant - Available to women 18 and older, you can use the grant to start a new business, or expand your existing business. You can also use the grant to start or expand a nonprofit, non-governmental organization (NGO), charity, or propose a specific activity or project you would like to implement. Grant for $500. Apply by 6/30/2022. https://givingjoygrants.org/grant-application
Global Good Fund Fellowship - The Global Good Fund Fellowship is open to social enterprise leaders based anywhere in the world, who are trying to make the world a better place through business. Ideal Fellows are dedicated to their own self-discovery and development, are under 40 years of age, hold a leadership position at their social enterprise, operating for 3-5 years and demonstrate coachability. Grants for $10,000. Apply by 6/30/22 https://globalgoodfund.org/fellowship/fellowship-program/
Roddenberry Catalyst Fund - 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. Grants for up to $15,000. https://roddenberryfoundation.org/our-work/catalyst-fund/
Techstars Accelerators - 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. Companies can receive $20K for 6% of the company. Various locations and due dates - https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/
OPPORTUNITIES ONLY WITHIN THE UNITED STATES
AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund - With support from Grubhub, this fund serves to support AANHPI restaurant owners. Must be based in the US and the restaurant must be Asian American/Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian majority-owned. Grants for $25,000 - $100,000. Apply by 6/22/22 - https://www.aapistrong.com/2022-restaurant-fund
Amazon's Black Business 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. https://sell.amazon.com/programs/black-business-accelerator
Antares REACH Grant Program USA - Hello Alice and the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), the Antares REACH Grant Program will provide $20,000 grants to small businesses, with an emphasis on businesses preparing for their next stage of growth; operated by historically underrepresented entrepreneurs; and providing important community services. Grant for $20,000. Apply by 7/14/22 https://helloalice.com/grants/antares-capital/
AT&T Black Future Maker - Black Future Makers are dedicated individuals pursuing greater possibilities for the greater good. Submit a video of 30-60 seconds, or a photo, on your Instagram feed explaining how you are pursuing greater possibilities for you and the community. Grants for $10,000. Apply by 12/31/22 -https://www.attdreaminblack.com/contest
Bank of America Breakthrough Lab Accelerator - Breakthrough Lab is an accelerator program for minority founders from underserved communities. It provides access to expertise and mentorship for early-stage businesses that are building growth models, establishing industry contacts, and positioning themselves for new funding. Apply by 6/20/22 https://business.bofa.com/en-us/content/breakthrough-lab-accelerator-program.html
Black Ambition Prize - The Black Ambition Prize competition provides a platform for Black and Latinx founders across the nation and students and recent alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to access growth capital, pitch feedback, and mentorship. Eligible applicants consist of Black and Latinx innovators building early-stage ventures. Grants for up to $1MM. Apply by 6/20/22 https://blackambitionprize.com/prize-application
Black Girl Ventures (BGV) Fall 2022 Pitch Program - If you're a Black/Brown woman-identifying founder in Austin, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, or Miami, you can apply by 7/1/22 - https://www.blackgirlventures.org/apply-to-pitch
Comcast RISE - Marketing and Tech Support and Investment Fund - There are separate applications for the marketing and technology services awards and the Comcast RISE Investment Fund. Eligible business owners may apply for either or both programs. Apply by 6/17/22 https://www.comcastrise.com/apply/
C Suite (Cosmopolitan and Digitalundivided) - Cosmo's C-Suite is a program open to women of color who have founded and currently operate their own businesses. It’s run by Cosmopolitan and Digitalundivided. They will be inducting 10 businesses into the New C-Suite for the second time this fall with a feature in the magazine, on the website, and across their social media. Apply by 6/10/22 https://www.cosmopolitan.com/career/a36344430/cosmo-new-c-suite-digitalundivided/
Dream Big Awards - Must be a for-profit business operating for at least one (1) year primarily within the United States with less than 250 employees OR gross revenues of less than $20 million for each of 2021 and 2022. Grant for $25,000. Apply by 7/8/2022. https://www.uschamber.com/co/dream-big-awards/dream-big-awards-2022
Driving Small Business Forward - Ten $25,000 grants will be awarded to Hispanic Small Businesses to use towards the purchase of a commercial vehicle. Apply by 6/17/22 - https://helloalice.com/partners/progressive/
eBay Up and Running Grant - Business sellers will be asked to share details of their small businesses and how they plan to use the grant to accelerate their growth. eBay is looking to identify sellers who represent a diverse range of backgrounds, bring their unique experiences and inventory to the marketplace, and are committed to their communities and the eBay ecosystem. Grants for $10,000. Apply by 6/10/22 https://helloalice.com/partners/ebay/
Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative - Your business must be at minimum 90% Black-owned to be considered for this program and have been in operation for five years or less. Pitch competition for $50,000. Apply by 6/26/22 https://famousamos.nationalbcc.org/apply
Fearless Strivers - Open to black women who are legal U.S. residents (including DC), 18+, and the principal owner of a U.S.-based small business. Grants for $10,000. Apply by 12/31/22. https://www.fearless.fund/strivers
Founders First Job Creators - Must be located in the state of Pennsylvania or New Jersey and have a current staff of 2-20 employees. Your company must be a service-based business and at least one revenue stream serving other businesses. Must be a for-profit company with annual revenues between $100K and $3 million. Grants for up to $10,000. Apply by 6/13/22 https://foundersfirstcdc.org/pa-nj/
HerRise Micro-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. https://www.hersuitespot.com/herrise/
IFundWomen Fund Forward Awards 2022 - Through this one-of-a-kind funding program, qualified entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to win a $100,000 equity investment, access to premium educational resources, and cash grants. Apply by 6/30/22 https://ifundwomen.com/entrepreneur-of-the-year-2022
Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program (PepsiCo) - 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. https://pepsicojuntoscrecemos.com/jefaowned/
Kapitus Building Resilient Businesses Grant - Create an original video, no more than 2 minutes in length, telling your small business story and how $100,000 can help you continue to write that story. Apply by 6/30/22 - https://kapitus.com/brb/
McBride Sisters SHE CAN Fund in Food and Wine - SHE CAN Fund invests in the professional advancement and career growth of high-potential, professional women, with a particular focus on women of color. The mission is to close the gender and race gap in leadership positions in the wine & spirits, hospitality, and finance industries by providing professional development - https://www.mcbridesistersfund.org/grants
Oye - The Lab for Latinx Audio Creators (with NPR) - Over the course of this six-week, virtual lab, NPR and LAist Studios will work with a small cohort of finalists from across the country to develop new programming for Latinx + Latino/a/e communities and beyond. A stipend of $2,500. Apply by 6/19/22. https://pitchnpr.submittable.com/submit/224274/npr-laist-studios-present-oye-the-lab-for-latinx-creators
Restaurant Disaster Relief Grant - DoorDash has partnered with Hello Alice to create the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund. The fund supports restaurants impacted by natural disasters like fires, floods, and hurricanes with grants up to $10,000. Apply by 6/30/22 - https://helloalice.com/blog/doordash-disaster-relief-fund/
SBA Thrive Emerging Leaders Training program – Training program for business owners that have annual revenues of at least $250,000 and have been in business for at least 3 years and have at least one employee. https://sbathrive.com/about/
Tito’s Small Business Grant Program - Business owner(s) must *not* hold an interest in an alcoholic beverage license of any kind or be employed by a business that holds an alcohol license and must have been in business at least one year. Grants for $25,000. Apply by 6/30/22 https://aofund.org/program/titos-small-business-grant-program/
Truist NonProfit Grant - The Truist Foundation supports nonprofits with grants that target leadership development, economic mobility, thriving communities, and educational equity. Quarterly deadlines - https://www.truist.com/purpose/truist-foundation/grant-application
UnderFUNDED Spring 2022 - Grant for $5000 for one deserving Black female small business owner. https://www.thewellwork.co/grants#apply-now
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready - Online curriculum designed to give small businesses tools to succeed in today's digital world including learning modules, expert coaching, and peer networking. https://www.verizon.com/about/responsibility/digital-inclusion/small-business-training
Wish Local Empowerment Program - 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). Grants for up to $2000 - https://www.wish.com/local/empowerment
You Glow Girl Women Entrepreneur Grant – Grant for $10,000 is open to all women entrepreneurs in the US. Apply by July 1. The top 25 will be announced for round 2 on July 8. The top 10 will be announced for round 3 on August 1. The winner announced in mid-August. https://www.eatmeguiltfree.com/pages/youglowgirl
Maryland
- ExportMD Program - Maryland companies that receive an ExportMD Award are eligible for up to $5,000 in reimbursement for expenses associated with an international marketing project. Apps due first of each month - https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/exportmd-program
Virginia
- James City County Small Business Relief Grant - Existing businesses located in James City County are eligible to apply. Must be locally or regionally owned and have less than 20 employees. Grants up to $15,000 - https://www.yesjamescitycountyva.com/3803/COVID-19-Small-Business-Relief-ProgramGr
- Newport News Microenterprise Grant - Micro Enterprise must be within Newport News and will have five or fewer employees. Not-for-profit businesses, organizations, and entities are not eligible for this program. The business owners must be low to moderate-income or the business must be located in a low to the moderate-income area at the time of application. Grants for $500-$3500 -https://www.nnva.gov/2723/Newport-News-Micro-Enterprise-Grant-Prog
- Prince William County, VA Small Business Grant - Prince William County, VA is offering a "Restore Retail" Grant program for up to $25K per grant. https://apply.pwcded.org/prog/restore_retail_grant/
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