STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: $100,000 for Start a SUD Startup
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.challenge.gov/challenge/2021-start-a-sud-startup-challenge/
AMOUNT: $100,000
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DESCRIPTION: The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is sponsoring the annual 2021 $100,000 for Start a SUD Startup Challenge. An SUD is a Substance Use Disorder, and NIDA will be supporting research for any new business startup with a focus in this area. There will be 10 prize winners of $10,000 each, and winners will also then be eligible to compete for the NIDA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants. The submission period will end on November 16th, so eligible entrepreneurs should start drafting ideas now.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/covid-19-economic-injury-disaster-loan
AMOUNT: $10,000
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DESCRIPTION: Through the SBA, small businesses can receive up to $10,000 in Targeted EIDL Advances. These businesses must be located in low-income communities and be experiencing a loss of revenue due to the pandemic.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: National Institute of Health Grants
WEBSITE/URL: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/COVID-Related.cfm
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: The National Institute of Health (NIH) is currently funding grant opportunities related to COVID-19 research. These grants are reserved for small businesses that develop and research biomedical technology. There are multiple grants available with deadlines throughout 2021 and beyond.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.svograntportal.sba.gov/s/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: ponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) is for live venue operators like theaters and museums that were in operation as of Feb. 29, 2020 and were impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Small businesses can apply online and receive equal to 45% of their 2019 gross earned revenue or $10 million, whichever is less.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR)
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.sbir.gov/about/about-sbir
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: The SBIR offers grants to small businesses so they can participate in federal research and development with the potential for commercialization. It’s a highly competitive awards-based program that helps businesses achieve scientific excellence and technological innovation. To qualify for SBIR grants, you must operate a for-profit company and satisfy other requirements.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR)
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.sbir.gov/about/about-sttr
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: Similar to SBIR, the STTR program focuses on funding research in the R&D arena. However, what separates the STTR is the requirement that the small business have a formal collaboration with a research institution. To qualify for STTR grants, you must operate a for-profit company and satisfy other requirements.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Deve
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.mbda.gov/mbda-programs#3/34.05/-111.95
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: Targeted grants and loans designed to aid minority-owned businesses are offered throughout the year. Minority-owned businesses can find information about local MBDA Business Centers at MBDA.gov.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: U.S. Small Business Administration State Trade Exp
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/grants/state-trade-expansion-program-step/directory-step-awardees#section-header-1
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: Intended to assist small businesses desiring to export product, this program distributes federal funds through state entities. Small businesses that meet the criteria set by each state can use the financial assistance to participate in foreign trade missions and shows, obtain entry to foreign markets, develop websites and design international marketing products or campaigns.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.eda.gov/funding-opportunities/
AMOUNT: Varies
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STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Prog
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/service-disabled-veteran-owned-small-businesses-program
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: The federal government seeks to award at least 3% of all federal contracting dollars to such businesses annually, so this program helps with meeting that target. This federal contracting program offers assistance to small business owners who are service-disabled veterans. Eligible small businesses must be over 50% owned/controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans, have day-to-day operations and long-term goals managed by at least one service-disabled veteran and have a service-connected disability.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract
WEBSITE/URL: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: The federal government seeks to award at least 5% of federal contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses annually. Through this SBA program, the Office of Women’s Business Ownership provides support to women entrepreneurs by offering business training, counseling, federal contracts and access to credit and capital. Their goal is to offer equal opportunities for all women in business.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: 8(a) Business Development Program
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=ee1595e6b78f39b1563ab8a8440bc7cc&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title13/13cfr124_main_02.tpl
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this program is to assist small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged entities. This is achieved by limiting competition for certain government contracts to businesses participating in the 8(a) business development program. To participate a business must be certified as an 8(a) entity.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: HUBZone Program
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/hubzone-program
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: This program aids businesses in underutilized business zones by making them more competitive in regard to some government contracts. Businesses that join the HUBZone program can compete for set-aside contracts as well as receive preference on others, including a 10% price evaluation preference in open contract competitions.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Alibaba.com Grant Program
WEBSITE/URL: https://alibaba.helloalice.com/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: In partnership with Hello Alice, Alibaba.com is sponsoring a $500,000 grant to help support online entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life. Chosen winners will receive $10,000 each toward their businesses. To enter, head to their website and share why you think your project or business is innovative in its industry!

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: The Barstool Fund
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.barstoolsports.com/the-barstool-fund
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: This grant is for small businesses affected by COVID-19 who kept on many employees during the pandemic and has a proven track record of success. Winners are chosen on a rolling basis; apply today for a chance to receive funding for your business.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Equity Match Grant Program
WEBSITE/URL: http://ctwbdc.org/equity-match-grant-program/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: Growing a new business can be challenging, which is why the Equity Match Grant Program is offering grants of up to $10,000 to women-owned businesses in Connecticut. Applications must contain detailed projects explaining how businesses would use the grant to grow, expand and increase profitability. This highly-competitive grant opens on September 7, but the organizations webpage recommends preparing applications now.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: GoFundMe Small Business Relief Fund
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.gofundme.com/c/small-business-relief-initiative-and-fund-faqs
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: GoFundMe’s Small Business Relief Fund will match $500 grants to qualifying small businesses that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 and raise at least $500 through a GoFundMe campaign. The fund is backed by GoFundMe and corporations like Intuit QuickBooks, Yelp, GoDaddy and Bill.com. Small business owners with existing campaigns can add the hashtag #SmallBusinessRelief to their campaign and fill out this form to confirm their business.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: KKR Small Business Builders
WEBSITE/URL: https://kkr.helloalice.com/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: KKR launched its Small Business Builders fund in partnership with Hello Alice to provide COVID-19 recovery grants of up to $10,000 to small businesses. In addition to capital, grantees also gain access to technical expertise, mentoring and coaching opportunities from KKR, as well as Hello Alice network of resources and online community.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: New York Start UP! 2022 Business Plan Competition
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.nypl.org/help/services/startup
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: For the 12th year in a row, the New York Public Library is sponsoring its business plan competition, which provides eligible businesses with $15,000 toward the launch and growth of their businesses. Entrepreneurs will also receive guidance and mentoring from the NYPL Thomas Yoseloff Business Center. Note that this grant is limited to the residents of Manhattan, The Bronx and Staten Island.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Re
WEBSITE/URL: https://nysmallbusinessrecovery.com/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: The state of New York recently opened applications for its Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program. Grant awards range from $5,000 to $50,000 per business based on annual gross receipts from 2019 and can be used for COVID-19 related losses or expenses incurred between March 1, 2020 and April 1, 2021. The State is scheduled to begin notifying selected businesses on June 28, 2021.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Ohio Small Business Relief Office Grants
WEBSITE/URL: https://businesshelp.ohio.gov/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: The state of Ohio is currently offering multiple grants and relief funds to local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to general grants for new and established small businesses, there are also opportunities for businesses in the food and beverage, entertainment and lodging industries.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Walmart Local Community Grants.
WEBSITE/URL: https://walmart.org/how-we-give/local-community-grants
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: Through this small business grant, local organizations can receive funding from Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities. Grants range from $250 to $5,000. The deadline to apply is December 31, 2021.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Amber Grant Foundation
WEBSITE/URL: https://ambergrantsforwomen.com/get-an-amber-grant/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: With a simple goal of supporting women entrepreneurs, the Amber Grant Foundation was founded by WomensNet in 1998. The foundation awards a $10,000 grant each month and an additional $25,000 grant each December to women entrepreneurs with a compelling story.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Back Black Businesses grant
WEBSITE/URL: https://webackblackbusinesses.com/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: The Back Black Businesses grant is back for the 2021 application period. With the support of founding partner American Express, the Coalition to Back Black Businesses will continue to support black-owned small businesses by distributing grants until the application period ends in October. To be eligible, you have to express interest in receiving a grant when the program opens by September 22. From there, randomly-selected, eligible finalists will be asked to complete a full grant application.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: BIPOC Small Business Grant by Annuity Payment Free
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.annuityfreedom.net/financial-literacy/black-grants/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: This grant by Annuity Payment Freedom was created in response to the impact of the pandemic on BIPOC-owned businesses. There are both marketing grants to help drive traffic and micro-grant opportunities. These are awarded to businesses on a rolling basis, with winners announced on the last day of each month.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Black Founder Startup Grant
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.iamsogal.com/black-founder-startup-grant/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: The Black Founder Startup Grant program from the SoGal Foundation and other sponsors provides grants of up to $10,000 to Black and multiracial women and nonbinary entrepreneurs. The program accepts applications on a rolling basis and is open to entrepreneurs with a legally registered business who plan to seek investor financing to scale.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Comcast RISE
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.comcastrise.com/rise-apply/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: This small business grant aims to help businesses owned by people of color make advances in marketing, creative media and technology services. To be eligible to apply, businesses have to be at least 51% owned or operated by people of color and have been established for at least a year within located a Comcast Business or Effectv service area. Apply before the October 16 deadline to be considered.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Creciendo Con TikTok
WEBSITE/URL: https://hispanicheritage.org/small-business-grants-for-latinx-business-owners/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: Latinx businesses were hit especially hard during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Creciendo Con TikTok grant program wants to help. TikTok and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) have partnered to fund a $150,000 grant to support 30 Latinx small businesses. Check the grant page to verify eligibility before the grant period closes!

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Fiserv + Clover Back2Business
WEBSITE/URL: https://aeoworks.smapply.io/prog/fiserv_us_2021_-_back2business_grant/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: Many businesses faced difficult challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and many struggled to stay open. Fiserv and Clover want to help black- and minority-owned small businesses recover from any COVID-related economic losses by providing grant recipients with $10,000. Right now, the Back2Business grant process is only open to those located in Oklaholma, Texas and the Greater Detroit area, and applications will be accepted through the end of the year.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Foundation for a Just Society Grants
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.fjs.org/en
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: Foundation for a Just Society offers grants to local, national, regional, and global organizations and networks that support the rights of women, girls, and LGBTQI individuals. You can email the organization for more information on specific grants.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Galaxy Grant
WEBSITE/URL: https://galaxyofstars.org/galaxy-grants/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhJ-a1fPP6gIVMwPnCh29ZwRWEAAYAiAAEgIdY_D_BwE
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: Most grants require a long application process. Sometimes essays, recommendations, and even business plans are involved. When entering for the Galaxy Grant, small business owners don’t have to do anything but fill in pertinent demographic information. This $2,750 grant applies only to minority and women entrepreneurs, so if you meet the eligibility requirements, take advantage of this easy-apply grant before it closes on September 30.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Go. Be. Elevate Fund
WEBSITE/URL: https://gobe.org/programs/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: Formerly known as the Good Work Network, Go.Be. aims to help entrepreneurs and small business owners with a focus on diverse and minority businesses. To continue to support small businesses led by women and people of color, Go.Be. will grant up to $4,000 toward any project meant to help grow your small business. To be eligible for this grant, you must be a Go.Be. client, so head to their grant page and see if your small business fits the criteria for entry.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: IFundWomen COVID-19 Relief Fund
WEBSITE/URL: https://ifundwomen.com/covid-19
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: IFundWomen launched a COVID-19 Relief Fund that provides community-funded microgrants and free coaching to women-owned businesses affected by COVID-19. Grants are distributed on a rolling basis. To be considered, women entrepreneurs must start a campaign on IFW.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Jane Walker IFW First Woman Grant Program
WEBSITE/URL: https://ifundwomen.typeform.com/to/kSWfJthJ?_ga=2.248617410.433931380.1610032303-2023363489.1608146265
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: Jane Walker by Johnny Walker is partnering with IFundWomen to create a grant program that supports women-owned businesses across several industries, including entertainment, journalism, STEM and many more. This year, 15 recipients will receive a $10,000 grant and a one-year IFundWomen coaching membership. To apply, your woman-owned small business should submit a 60-second video explaining how you continue to break boundaries in your industry. Eligibility criteria can be found on the application page. Applications are rolling until October 2021.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Live Your Dream: Education And Training Awards For
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.liveyourdream.org/get-help/apply-for-an-educational-grant/index.html?_ga=2.92240735.493093332.1627052596-237727235.1627052596
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: It can be a hustle to be the sole income provider for your family and keep your career goals a priority. The Live Your Dream awards seeks to help women have it all, with over $2.4 million distributed to over 1,500 women annually. Eligibility guidelines for women are listed on the organizations website, and the deadline to apply is November 15. This grant opens on August 1, so set a calendar reminder to go apply!

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE)
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.nase.org/become-a-member/grants-and-scholarships
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: According to its website, the NASE has distributed over $1,000,000 in grants to its members. Its growth grants provide up to $4,000 to assist with training, marketing and more. You must be a member for 90 days before you are eligible to apply.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music and Theater
WEBSITE/URL: https://nyfawomeninfilm.submittable.com/submit/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: For the third year in a row, the NYC Womens Fund for Media, Music and Theater is sponsoring a grant competition to distribute $2.5 million to women frequently underrepresented in the communications field. Applicants can apply across categories including fiction, documentary, theater and more. This grant cycle will close on November 1.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Open Data For Good Grand Challenge
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.challenge.gov/challenge/open-data-for-good-grand-challenge/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: Open Data is an important tool in our daily lives — its the basis of apps, search engines and the resources we use every day to get information. The United States Census Bureau is giving out a total of $100,000 in prize money to applicants with the most creative uses of open data that help solve problems for the public. The focus is on problems faced in: Climate, Economy and Health sectors. The rules for entry are posted on their webpage and the submission window for ideas opens September 13 and closes on October 18.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Patagonia Corporate Grant Program
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.patagonia.com/how-we-fund/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: Patagonia’s corporate grant program offers between $10,000 and $20,000 of funding to nonprofits with missions to protect and preserve the environment. If you meet the grant requirements, you can apply today.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Power Forward Small Business Grant
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.nba.com/celtics/community/power-forward-small-business-grant
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: Black-owned small businesses located across New England are eligible for the Power Forward Small Business Grant program. Sponsored by the NAACP, Vistaprint and the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation, eligible businesses with a maximum of 25 employees will be awarded grants of $25,000 on a rolling basis.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: SoGal Black Founder Startup Grant
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.iamsogal.com/black-founder-startup-grant/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: This grant gives Black women or non-binary entrepreneurs the opportunity to receive up to $10,000 in a cash grant. SoGal has partnered with several sponsors to create this grant in order to promote and support Black women and those identifying as non-binary having equal opportunities to capital for their small businesses. To apply, you should have a legally-registered business, self-identify as a Black woman or nonbinary entrepreneur, and plan to seek financing now or in the future. This deadline is rolling, so the sooner you apply, the better!

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: StartOut Scholarship Program
WEBSITE/URL: https://startout.org/scholarships/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: StartOut offers scholarship opportunities to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who wish to participate in their Founder Program and become a Giving Member. The initiative provides a 12-month membership for those LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who have been underrepresented, underserved and underestimated within their community.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Swiftarc Beauty Fund
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.swiftarcventures.com/beauty
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: Swiftarc Ventures, a Venture Capital firm, announced this week that they will be funding a $10 million beauty fund aimed at female-led beauty and wellness start ups. This fund is backed by influencial women in the beauty and investment industries and will reward the winner not only with grant money, but peer-to-peer networking opportunities and mentorship. While Swiftarc Ventures hasnt yet released a deadline for applying, this opportunity should be on your radar!

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: SCORE
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.score.org/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: SCORE, which can assign a volunteer business mentor who can provide guidance on numerous topics, including funding and operations.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: SBA Small Business Development Centers
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/find/?type=Small%20Business%20Development%20Center&pageNumber=1
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: SBA Small Business Development Centers, which can help companies of all kinds locate additional funding opportunities at the national and local level.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Tory Burch Foundation
WEBSITE/URL: http://www.toryburchfoundation.org/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: The Tory Burch Foundation, which was founded in 2009 in support of empowering women entrepreneurs, provides funding through its fellows program targeted at women-owned businesses. Fellows receive a five-day workshop series at the Tory Burch offices, a $5,000 grant for business education and more. Additionally, some fellows are invited to pitch at a Pitch Day event.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Kapor Capital
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.kaporcapital.com/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: Oakland-based venture capital firm Kapor Capital has a mission to empower founders who come from all backgrounds, including many women entrepreneurs. The firm says 38% of its “first-time investments have a founder who identifies as a woman” and works to fund startups working to solve big problems in education, finance, health, work and justice.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: GrantsForWomen.org
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.grantsforwomen.org/
AMOUNT: Varies
PHONE:
DESCRIPTION: The website GrantsForWomen.org is a simple but incredibly useful website for women business owners who are looking for grants. What makes the site more useful than many is that it lists grant opportunities at the local and national level, making it easier to find lesser-known organizations that are offering funding. The site also does a good job of outlining recent and timely opportunities, so it’s worth checking frequently.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Grants.gov
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.grants.gov/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: The website Grants.gov offers the most comprehensive look at federal grant options for businesses. Not all grants specifically target women-owned businesses; but given the thousands of grants to apply to, there are many opportunities here for companies from all backgrounds. Grants.gov lists federal grants from agencies including the Department of the Interior, Health and Human Services, National Science Foundation and more.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Cartier Women’s Initiative
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/
AMOUNT: Varies
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STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: 37 Angels
WEBSITE/URL: http://www.37angels.com/
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: The investment firm 37 Angels was founded on the belief that the gender gap in startup investing needs to be closed. The organization invests in early-stage startups from both women and men but has a transparent and open process that makes it easy to entrepreneurs from any background to apply for funding. Startups who make it into the pitching process receive a decision on investment four weeks after the pitch.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.transportation.gov/civil-rights/disadvantaged-business-enterprise
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program aims to give minority- and women-owned businesses “a fair opportunity to compete for federally funded transportation contracts.” Substantial awards are given out each year to businesses that focus on highway, transit, airport and related projects. While it does not offer direct funding in the form of grants or loans, this program is still notable for its contracting opportunities.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: FedEx Small Business Grant Contest
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/small-business/grant-contest.html
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: Each year, the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest awards more than $250,000 to 12 small businesses. The contest focuses on providing grants to businesses with “products reaching niche and under-served markets, business models focused on sustainability, and just all-around innovative products.” Many winners over the years have been minority- and women-owned enterprises. The winners for 2020 have been announced, but the contest will open up again for entries in early 2021.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: National Association for the Self-Employed
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.nase.org/become-a-member/grants-and-scholarships
AMOUNT: Varies
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DESCRIPTION: The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the largest organization in the country supporting self-employed and micro-businesses, offers grants up to $4,000 to help its members. These “Growth Grants” provide NASE members with capital to train employees, improve their marketing assets, invest in hardware and software and more. The NASE says it has distributed about $1,000,000 in Growth Grants to members since 2006.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Backstage Capital
WEBSITE/URL: https://backstagecapital.com/
AMOUNT: Varies
PHONE:
DESCRIPTION: While the majority of venture capital firms don’t tailor investments specifically to minority-owned businesses, some firms have been established during the past few years that are designed to invest in minority- or women-owned businesses.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Digitalundivided
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.digitalundivided.com/
AMOUNT: Varies
PHONE:
DESCRIPTION: While the majority of venture capital firms don’t tailor investments specifically to minority-owned businesses, some firms have been established during the past few years that are designed to invest in minority- or women-owned businesses.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Founders First Capital Partners
WEBSITE/URL: https://foundersfirstcapitalpartners.com/
AMOUNT: Varies
PHONE:
DESCRIPTION: While the majority of venture capital firms don’t tailor investments specifically to minority-owned businesses, some firms have been established during the past few years that are designed to invest in minority- or women-owned businesses.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Harlem Capital Partners
WEBSITE/URL: https://harlem.capital/
AMOUNT: Varies
PHONE:
DESCRIPTION: While the majority of venture capital firms don’t tailor investments specifically to minority-owned businesses, some firms have been established during the past few years that are designed to invest in minority- or women-owned businesses.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Humble Ventures
WEBSITE/URL: http://humble.vc/
AMOUNT: Varies
PHONE:
DESCRIPTION: While the majority of venture capital firms don’t tailor investments specifically to minority-owned businesses, some firms have been established during the past few years that are designed to invest in minority- or women-owned businesses.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ALL Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: MaC Venture Capital
WEBSITE/URL: http://macventurecapital.com/
AMOUNT: Varies
PHONE:
DESCRIPTION: While the majority of venture capital firms don’t tailor investments specifically to minority-owned businesses, some firms have been established during the past few years that are designed to invest in minority- or women-owned businesses.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: ARIZONA Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Arizona Small Business Grants
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.usgrants.org/arizona/small-business-grants
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DESCRIPTION: With more than $14,479.00 million dollars in grants and additional local government funding sources of $12,997.00 million dollars, the majority of the federal budget in government grants is put into the business sector every year as small businesses and large corporations are the foundation of the economic growth in Arizona.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: COLORADO Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Colorado Small Business Grants
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.usgrants.org/colorado/small-business-grants
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DESCRIPTION: ith more than $8,854.00 million dollars in grants and additional local government funding sources of $6,333.00 million dollars, the majority of the federal budget in government grants is put into the business sector every year as small businesses and large corporations are the foundation of the economic growth in Colorado.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: IDAHO Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Idaho Small Business Grants
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.usgrants.org/idaho/small-business-grants
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DESCRIPTION: With more than $3,099.00 million dollars in grants and additional local government funding sources of $2,458.00 million dollars, the majority of the federal budget in government grants is put into the business sector every year as small businesses and large corporations are the foundation of the economic growth in Idaho.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: MONTANA Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Montana Small Business Grants
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.usgrants.org/montana/small-business-grants
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DESCRIPTION: With more than $2,940.00 million dollars in grants and additional local government funding sources of $2,566.00 million dollars, the majority of the federal budget in government grants is put into the business sector every year as small businesses and large corporations are the foundation of the economic growth in Montana.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: NEW MEXICO Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: New Mexico Small Business Grants
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.usgrants.org/new-mexico/small-business-grants
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DESCRIPTION: With more than $6,953.00 million dollars in grants and additional local government funding sources of $6,635.00 million dollars, the majority of the federal budget in government grants is put into the business sector every year as small businesses and large corporations are the foundation of the economic growth in New Mexico.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: OREGON Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Oregon Small Business Grants
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.usgrants.org/oregon/small-business-grants
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DESCRIPTION: With more than $8,705.00 million dollars in grants and additional local government funding sources of $6,807.00 million dollars, the majority of the federal budget in government grants is put into the business sector every year as small businesses and large corporations are the foundation of the economic growth in Oregon.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: UTAH Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Utah Small Business Grants
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.usgrants.org/utah/small-business-grants
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DESCRIPTION: With more than $4,945.00 million dollars in grants and additional local government funding sources of $3,942.00 million dollars, the majority of the federal budget in government grants is put into the business sector every year as small businesses and large corporations are the foundation of the economic growth in Utah.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Washington Small Business Grants
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.usgrants.org/washingotn/small-business-grants
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DESCRIPTION: With more than $15,261.00 million dollars in grants and additional local government funding sources of $10,631.00 million dollars, the majority of the federal budget in government grants is put into the business sector every year as small businesses and large corporations are the foundation of the economic growth in Washington.

STATE/DESCRIPTION: WYOMING Business
BUSINESS FUNDING: Wyoming Small Business Grants
WEBSITE/URL: https://www.usgrants.org/wyoming/small-business-grants
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DESCRIPTION: With more than $2,604.00 million dollars in grants and additional local government funding sources of $2,214.00 million dollars, the majority of the federal budget in government grants is put into the business sector every year as small businesses and large corporations are the foundation of the economic growth in Wyoming.