The TechDiversity Accelerator, powered by Nielsen Foundation, is a unique 90-day program designed for early-stage tech companies that are 51% owned, controlled, and operated by a minority, woman, veteran, disabled person, or LGBT person or persons. Donor Name: Tampa Bay Wave State: Florida City: Tampa Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about TechDiversity Accelerator for Early-stage Tech Companies in Florida
Latest Grants for Entrepreneurship
The latest and upcoming grants, awards, fellowships, and other opportunities and resources in the area of Entrepreneurship for nonprofits, businesses, institutions, and individuals in the United States.
VELA Micro Grants supporting Diverse Portfolio of Early-stage Ideas
The VELA Education Fund has announced the Micro Grant to support a diverse portfolio of early-stage ideas that redefine how, when, and where learning takes place, and that allow families to access options that better meet their needs, outside of the traditional school system Donor Name: VELA Education Fund State: All States County: All … [Read more...] about VELA Micro Grants supporting Diverse Portfolio of Early-stage Ideas
California: Realizing Accelerated Manufacturing and Production for Clean Energy Technologies
The California Energy Commission is seeking applications to provide financial assistance to help clean energy entrepreneurs successfully advance their emerging best-of-class innovative technology to the Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) stage. Donor Name: California Energy Commission State: California County: All Counties Type of … [Read more...] about California: Realizing Accelerated Manufacturing and Production for Clean Energy Technologies
Nominations Open for 2022 Dream Big Awards for Small Businesses
Applications are now open for the 2022 Dream Big Awards! Big dreams deserve big awards. Donor Name: U.S. Chamber of Commerce State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Award Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 07/08/2022 Grants Size: $25,000 Details: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize the very best in American … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2022 Dream Big Awards for Small Businesses
Department of Commerce announces Build to Scale Program 2022
The Department of Commerce invites organizations who are aiding companies in developing the next generation of technologies to apply for 2022 Build to Scale Program. Donor Name: Department of Commerce State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/13/2022 Grants Size: up to … [Read more...] about Department of Commerce announces Build to Scale Program 2022
Reddix Rules Cohort 3 for Virginia-based Women-of-color Business Owners
The 2022 COHORT 3 registration is now open for Virginia-based women-of-color business owners that are ages 40 & forward! Donor Name: Dr. Angela D. Reddix State: Virginia Type of the Grant: Training Deadline: 04/30/2022 Size of the Grant: $25K Details: Reddix Rules Cohort 3, an entrepreneur grant and training program, will … [Read more...] about Reddix Rules Cohort 3 for Virginia-based Women-of-color Business Owners
NYSCA/NYFA Artist as Entrepreneur Program (New York)
Applications are now open for the NYSCA/NYFA Artist as Entrepreneur Program, a professional development program that will take place in person in June 2022 in the Bronx in New York City. Donor Name: New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) State: New York County: Bronx County (NY) Type of Grant: Program Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): … [Read more...] about NYSCA/NYFA Artist as Entrepreneur Program (New York)
Call for Proposals for NC IDEA ENGAGE Grant Program (North Carolina)
The NC IDEA ENGAGE Grant Program supports your efforts to bring like-minded folks together to celebrate and promote entrepreneurship. Donor Name: NC IDEA State: North Carolina County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): Ongoing Grants Size: $1K – $5K Details: Through NC IDEA ENGAGE, they help … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for NC IDEA ENGAGE Grant Program (North Carolina)
Small Business Digital Navigator Pilot Grant – Oregon
The City of Portland, through the Office for Community Technology (OCT), has launched a funding initiative in response to community identified solutions to addressing digital adoption barriers for small businesses and BIPOC entrepreneurs. Donor Name: City of Portland State: Oregon City: Portland Type of Grant: Grants Deadline … [Read more...] about Small Business Digital Navigator Pilot Grant – Oregon
Headstream Accelerator: Building Inclusive Technologies for Young People
The Headstream Accelerator is an opportunity to become part of a movement dedicated to building inclusive technologies for young people. Donor Name: Headstream State: All States County: All Counties Type of the Grant: Accelerator Deadline: 05/08/2022 Size of the Grant: $40,000 Details: Headstream is at the forefront of … [Read more...] about Headstream Accelerator: Building Inclusive Technologies for Young People
Massachusetts Next Generation Initiative for Entrepreneurs
The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (“MLSC”), in line with its mission to support life sciences innovation, R&D, and commercialization is pleased to issue this Solicitation, for interested parties to apply for the new Massachusetts Next Generation Initiative (“MassNextGen”). Donor Name: Massachusetts Life Sciences Center State: … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Next Generation Initiative for Entrepreneurs
The Community Fund for Women & Girls Grant Opportunity – Connecticut
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven’s Community Fund for Women & Girls is currently accepting applications to provide funding to Greater New Haven nonprofit organizations serving women and organizations that support women entrepreneurs and business owners. Donor Name: The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven State: … [Read more...] about The Community Fund for Women & Girls Grant Opportunity – Connecticut
SEED Funding for Immigrant Entrepreneurs in California
Through the SEED initiative, Immigrants Rising is offering funding to California residents who are starting or growing a business/nonprofit in California that addresses a social problem or community need. Donor Name: Immigrants Rising State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2022 Size of the … [Read more...] about SEED Funding for Immigrant Entrepreneurs in California
PledgeLA Founders Fund for Early-stage Businesses in California
Applicants are invited to apply for the 2022 PledgeLA Founders Fund to help early-stage businesses grow and thrive. Donor Name: Grid110 State: California County: Los Angeles County (CA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 04/10/2022 Size of the Grant: $25,000 Details: They are looking for 20 companies led by Black and Latinx … [Read more...] about PledgeLA Founders Fund for Early-stage Businesses in California
Motor City Match Plan Program (Round 20) – Michigan
Plan Award Track - Motor City Match will provide one-on-one consulting, a business basics/planning class, subject-specific workshops, and access to technical assistance for up to 15 entrepreneurs seeking to refine, formalize, and launch a business idea. Donor Name: Motor City Match State: Michigan City: Detroit Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about Motor City Match Plan Program (Round 20) – Michigan
Indiana: Ripley County Community Foundation Small Projects Grants
The Ripley County Community Foundation has announced Small Projects Grants to assist an organization’s needs that arise during the calendar year. Donor Name: Ripley County Community Foundation State: Indiana County: Ripley County (IN) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/30/2022 Grant Size: up to $500 Details: The … [Read more...] about Indiana: Ripley County Community Foundation Small Projects Grants
Applications Open for Change Ripley County Grant (Indiana)
As an initiative of the Ripley County Community Foundation, Ripley Youth Outreach established the Change Ripley County Grant to give local youth (between the ages of 13 and 23) a platform in which to be heard, the confidence to take action to change their communities, and resources to enact that change. Donor Name: Ripley County Community … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Change Ripley County Grant (Indiana)
IFundWomen/Johnnie Walker First Strides Grant Program
Johnnie Walker and IFundWomen have teamed up to support trailblazing women-owned businesses who are pushing boundaries to move culture forward and create more opportunities for women to achieve their goals. Donor Name: IFundWomen State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 04/07/2022 Size of the Grant: … [Read more...] about IFundWomen/Johnnie Walker First Strides Grant Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Fund (Nebraska)
The United Way of the Midlands (UWM) is seeking applications for its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Fund. Donor Name: United Way of the Midlands (UWM) State: Nebraska Counties: Pottawattamie County (NE), Sarpy County (NE), Douglas County (NE) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 04/29/2022 Details: The DEI Fund gives UWM … [Read more...] about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Fund (Nebraska)
North Carolina: Accelerating Capital to Under-Fueled Entrepreneurs
Dogwood Health Trust is requesting proposals from non-profit nontraditional small business lenders, such as Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), revolving loan funds, EDC’s, and others who serve their 18- county service region in Western North Carolina, including the Qualla Boundary, that are looking to bolster capital and … [Read more...] about North Carolina: Accelerating Capital to Under-Fueled Entrepreneurs
2022 Workforce Intermediary Initiative (District of Columbia)
The Department of Employment Services (DOES) is requesting applications for innovative ways to serve Adults and Dislocated Workers as they transition into the workforce, specifically in one or more of the District’s six high demand industries, construction, infrastructure (transportation, energy utilities, and energy efficient technologies), … [Read more...] about 2022 Workforce Intermediary Initiative (District of Columbia)
Department of Employment Services’ Youth Innovation Grant (District of Columbia)
The Department of Employment Services (DOES) is seeking applications for its Youth Innovation Grant to assist youth in Career Exploration, Post-secondary Education, and Entrepreneurship skills to improve workforce opportunities as well as aid youth in placement and retention in employment, education, and training, in program skills gains, and … [Read more...] about Department of Employment Services’ Youth Innovation Grant (District of Columbia)
Call for Applications for Community Investment Initiative – Minnesota
The Hennepin County Housing and Economic Development is accepting applications for its Community Investment Initiative (CII). Donor Name: Hennepin County Housing and Economic Development State: Minnesota County: Hennepin County (MN) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/26/2022 Size of the Grant: $300,000 to $950,000 Grant … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Community Investment Initiative – Minnesota
Maine: Libra Foundation Grant Program
The Libra Foundation is currently inviting applications for its Grant Program to improve Maine residents’ quality of life by leveraging its financial assets to spur economic development, further entrepreneurial activity and create jobs in the State of Maine. Donor Name: Libra Foundation State: Maine County: All Counties Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about Maine: Libra Foundation Grant Program
Kansas City Social Venture Studio Accelerator Program (Missouri)
Kansas City Social Venture Studio (SVS) is an accelerator started by the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City and Downtown Council of Kansas City, operated through Keystone Innovation District, and funded by The Sunderland Foundation. Donor Name: Keystone Community Corporation State: Missouri City: Kansas City Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about Kansas City Social Venture Studio Accelerator Program (Missouri)
