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Grants & Funding

Heinz and Southern Restaurants for Racial Justice to Provide Grants to Black-owned Restaurants

August 01, 2022

APPLICATION CLOSED - Heinz and other culinary workers like bakers, chefs and restaurant owners will work together to offer grants to Black-owned businesses nationwide.

Disaster Preparedness

Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Relief Funding Program

July 20, 2022

The strength of small businesses is integral to the prosperity of local economies and long-term growth for a community, yet small businesses are often the most vulnerable and likely to fail following a disaster.

Grants & Funding

Fearless Strivers Grant Contest Available for Black Women-Owned Small Businesses

June 20, 2022

APPLICATION CLOSED - Black women-owned businesses are vital to the economy, yet receive less than 1% of venture capital funding.

Grants & Funding

Love, Tito’s Small Business Grant

June 13, 2022

APPLICATION CLOSED - In honor of Tito’s Handmade Vodka 25th anniversary, the company has launched the Love, Tito’s Small Business Grant Program, which will provide 10 grants of $25,000 each to small-business owners.

Grants & Funding

Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Grant

June 13, 2022

APPLICATION CLOSED - Ingredients for Success is a grant and mentorship program awarding $50,000 to each of three entrepreneurs.

Grants & Funding

IFundWomen Entrepreneur of the Year

May 09, 2022

IFundWomen (IFW) is a marketplace with access to capital, coaching and connections for women-owned businesses.