Grants

US Opportunities (unless otherwise specified)

• Nasdaq Milestone Makers Over the course of twelve weeks, a small cohort of

entrepreneurs to receive individualized business mentoring, coaching, training, and

resources all at no cost. The goal is to help entrepreneurs set, hit, and celebrate milestones

critical to company growth. Participants are matched with coaches and mentors who are

leaders in their industry and given access to customized resources that meet each

founder’s needs. https://thecenter.nasdaq.org/milestone-makers/

• 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. Stipend of $2,500. https://pitchnpr.submittable.com/submit/224274/npr-laist-

studios-present-oye-the-lab-for-latinx-creators

• Antares REACH Grant Program USA - 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.

https://helloalice.com/grants/antares-capital/

• Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation - The lead applicant must be a citizen of a

country in sub-Saharan Africa. Applicants must have developed, or be in the process of

developing, a new technological innovation. Applicants should have the ambition to take

a leading role in creating a new business to commercialize this innovation. Grants for up

to £25,000. https://www.raeng.org.uk/global/sustainable-development/africa-prize/apply

• develoPPP Ventures ideas competition - Your company must be registered in the target

country or plan to register there prior to the co-financed growth investment. You should

have an innovative business model and are already generating initial revenues (proof of

concept). https://www.developpp.de/en/application/ideas-competition-ventures/

• AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund - With support from Grubhub, this fund serves to

support AANHPI restaurant owners. Must be based in the US and be Asian

American/Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian majority-owned. Grants for $25,000 -

$100,000. 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

• 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 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.

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.

https://blackambitionprize.com/application-process

• Black Girl Ventures (BGV) Fall 2022 Pitch Program - Application for Black/Brown

woman-identifying founder in Austin, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, or

Miami. https://www.blackgirlventures.org/apply-to-pitch

• 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. https://www.cosmopolitan.com/career/a36344430/cosmo-new-

c-suite-digitalundivided/

• 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.

https://www.comcastrise.com/apply/

• Dream Big Awards- Must be a for-profit business operating for at least one year

primarily within the US with less than 250 employees OR gross revenues of less than $20

million for each of 2021 and 2022. Grant for $25,000.

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.

https://helloalice.com/partners/progressive/

• eBay Up and Running Grant - Business sellers will be asked to share details of their

small business 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.

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.

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. 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.

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. 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. Mission is to close the gender and race gap in

leadership positions in wine & spirits, hospitality, and finance industries by providing

professional development. https://www.mcbridesistersfund.org/grants

• 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.

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 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.

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 - 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. www.verizon.com/about/responsibility/digital-

inclusion/small-business-training

• Wish Local Empowerment Program - 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 (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. https://www.eatmeguiltfree.com/pages/youglowgirl

California

• Black Cooperative Investment Fund - Primary target population: Black

business owners or residents in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, or

Orange Counties. Loans for up to $20,000 with 0% Interest Rate with 25%

forgivable option. Applicable loan processing fees.

http://www.bcifund.org/borrowers/

• California Dream Fund - To apply for the grant, the program first requires

eligible startups to participate in a no-cost business startup program that combines

helpful startup training workshops with one-on-one consulting services. Upon

successful completion of the program, eligible participants will be given a link to

apply for grant funding up to $10,000 - https://calosba.ca.gov/funding-grants-

incentives/california-dream-fund-program/

• Create and Cultivate Ink Big Pitch Contest - Three California based finalists

will be selected to pitch in front of a live panel of judges at Create & Cultivate

L.A. https://www.createcultivate.com/la-conference-pitch-contest-application-

submission-form/

• LA2050 Grant Fund - The Contest is open to non-profit organizations, for-profit

business organizations, and government agencies that operate in the State of

California. It is an open call for ideas to make Los Angeles the best place to

learn, create, play, connect, and live.

ttps://challengela2050.smapply.io/prog/2022/

• Red Bluff Small Business Grant - Open to businesses with 15 or fewer

employees located in Red Bluff, CA. Grants for $5,000.

https://redbluffchamber.com/

• Riverside County Relief Grants - Microbusiness must be a for-profit business

located in Riverside County with less than $50,000 in revenue and less than 5

employees. Grants for $2,500. https://rivcoed.org/microbusiness-covid19-relief-

grant-program

• San Bernardino County Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant - Must be a

business located within the San Bernardino County boundaries with 5 or less

employees. Grants for $2,500 - https://www.selectsbcounty.com/major-

initiatives/microbusiness-covid-19-relief-grant

• San Francisco Storefront Improvement Grants - San Francisco is offering a

series of financial recovery grants up to $2500 to help small businesses design

storefront improvements and assess their space for accessibility upgrades.

sf.gov/topics/small-business-storefronts

• San Jose Small Business Relief grants - For-profit Businesses, companies, or

enterprises (used interchangeably) including sole-proprietors and single-person

businesses may apply. Business must be located in commercial buildings in San

Jose. Grants for up to $15,000. https://www.accesssbdc.org/sjrr22/

• Southern California Job Creators Quest Grant - Must be located in the Los

Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial, and San Diego

regions and have a current staff of 2-20 employees. Will have the ability to add 1-

2+ net new premium wage jobs in the next 12 months. Must be a for-profit

company with annual revenues between $100K and $3 million. Founder must

identify as: Latinx, Black, Asian, Women, LGBTQIA+, Military Veteran, or

located in a Low to Moderate Income area. Grants for $10,000. Apply by

11/30/22 https://foundersfirstcdc.org/socal/

• Washington State Small Business Flex Fund - For businesses in Washington

State - loans for up to $150,000 are available for profits and not-for-profits. Loans

have 3% – 4% interest rates, no fees & interest-only payments for the first year.

60-month loan terms - https://smallbusinessflexfund.org/

• Small Business Incentive Program - Award can go toward marketing materials,

IT equipment, staff training, furniture, security equipment and

more. https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/small-business-incentive-

program.html

Global Opportunities (unless otherwise specified)

• Atomic Grants - Atomic Grants are available to those who identify as a woman, and

who are 21+. Grant for $1,500. 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.

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. 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.

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, 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. 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/