Category: Finance

Keep it Local Business Fund

Microgrants for Small Businesses Learn about the first round 2023 grant recipients here. Deadlines Applications open at 9AM EST on July 24, 2023 and close at 12PM EST on September 4, 2023 What will you get? One-time $5,000 grant to support your small business Public recognition for your contributions to your community Participation

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BGE Energizing Small Business

GEN's Small Business Grants Program (SBGP), with the support of generous partners and sponsors, provides direct financial support to founders around the world. Since launching in 2020 in response to entrepreneur needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the program has administered over USD 15 million in grants. These funds have helped founders navigate the

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What is an SBA disaster loan?

4 min read Published July 11, 2023 Written by Kristina Byas Edited by Emily Maracle The Small Business Administration (SBA), a government agency that supports small businesses, offers various types of loans to assist entrepreneurs in starting, expanding and maintaining their businesses. An SBA disaster loan can provide financial

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16 small business grants for minorities

Minority-owned businesses make up about half of all the new businesses created in the last decade. They’ve helped create nearly five million new jobs and generate close to $700 billion but still face significant financial challenges. Small business grants for minorities provide funds to minority business owners — groups that have historically lacked fair

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11+ Small Business Grants for Minorities

The initial stages of starting a business are challenging to say the least. If the startup is a minority-owned business, the challenges seem to multiply. This is especially true when it comes to getting financing from lenders. Some financial institutions do offer small business loans, but if they don’t think your business plan will work, they won’t

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Backing the B.A.R.

A collaboration between Barcardi and the NAACP, the Backing the B.A.R. initiative awards $10,000 grants to Black-owned businesses in the beverage alcohol service, sales and hospitality industries. The grant timeline runs from June 17 - July 30. The NAACP x BACARDI are working together to provide dedicated support to Black-owned businesses in the beverage

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Galaxy Grants

Galaxy Grants Backed by Hidden Star, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Galaxy Grant program offers $3,750 business grants to minority- or women business owners. The current cycle is open until June 30, 2023. APPLY FOR A $3,750 GRANT FOR YOUR Minority or WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS This grant opportunity is available through June 30th, 2023 and is brought to you

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