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BIPOC (Black Indigeneous People of Color) & Under-Served Communities
Grant & Loan Opportunties
- The Tory Burch Foundation
Selects 75 Women of Color-Owned businesses to receive $ 10,000 and $ 20,000 grants and access to education and community in partnership with the Fearless fund. https://www.toryburchfoundation.org/women-of-color-grant-program/
Verizon Foundation has a grant of $10,000 every 6 months. All you need to do is watch two videos and they will add you to the list. Every six months, 100 companies are selected for the grant. https://digitalready.verizonwireless.com/?utm_source=new-economics-for-women&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=digital-ready_local-partner_los-angeles%E2%80%8B
- LISC Acquisition Capital for Small Busineses & Non-Profits
LISC LA’s Asset Building for Communities of Color (ABC) program was created to help small businesses owned by people of color in Los Angeles County grow their companies build wealth and create or maintain jobs. https://lisc.app.box.com/s/bwmub8ocsetr29097h1mdyx8pm77a3bu https://www.lisc.org/los-angeles/regional-stories/bridging-gap-how-abc-fueling-bipoc-business-dreams-la/
- The Black Cooperative Investment Fund (BCIF) information. (LOAN)
Founded in 2016 and launched in January 2017, the Black Cooperative Investment Fund (BCIF) is a a 501(c)3, community-based organization rooted in self-help economics that provides microloans to the Black community through pooled dollars and raises awareness about the importance of economic empowerment, equity, and wealth building for the Black community. http://www.bcifund.org/
- 5. Veterans Business Outreach Center –
The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program offers resources to veterans who are interested in starting or growing a small business. There are 22 locations (soon expanding to 35) and they offer workshops, training, counseling, and mentorship opportunities. - https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/veterans-business-outreach-center-vboc-program
- 6. Women and Minority Business Owner Down Payment Grant (Bank of America) Non-repayable grant is for up to $25,000 on SBA owner occupied commercial estate loans for business locations within select opportunity zones (Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles) Program may expand based on pilot. - https://promotions.bankofamerica.com/smallbusiness/downpaymentgrant
- Warrior Rising Grant - Warrior Rising strives to accept and assist veterans at any point in the process of starting their own business, whether it is only a concept or if they have actual operations. Funding of $20,000 - https://www.warriorrising.org/apply/
- Wish Local Empowerment Program - You must be a 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 (which is free). Grants for up to $2000 - https://www.wish.com/local/empowerment
- Minority Business Circle - Supportive network for diverse entrepreneurs in various industries, offering opportunities like grants, loans, significant discounts on essential business products, and a comprehensive step-by-step guide with customized tools to track progress and foster growth. See link for info - https://minoritybusinesscircle.com/
- 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
- 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/
GRANTS
The Grants below have deadlines so please make sure you read the requirements thoroughly and apply accordingly. If the links do not activate, please copy and paste to your browser. -- Economic Workforce Development Department Monitor the following website for upcoming Grants. This website has provided the most grants of any organization in Los Angeles and maybe a Fourth Round of $ 5,000 Grants will happen again. See below…. https://ewddlacity.com/index.php/recovery/comebackla
The California Grants Portal (a project by the California State Library) is your one destination to find all grants and loans offered on a competitive or first-come basis by California state agencies. https://www.grants.ca.gov/
- Apply for an SBIR or STTR Federal Grant with Grantify
We’re here to help with everything you need for your SBIR/STTR application, including the Phase I Project Pitch, and we’ve been trusted by hundreds of organizations to win millions in funding. https://grantify.io/us/grants-for-us-businesses/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=g-&utm_campaign=17124127596&utm_content=136822733912&utm_term=grantify&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAjrarBhAWEiwA2qWdCLBphh_TlRwS1VMoT2PVt-EgxYZmFMpxoywi2R8VwiabP7F5HCt3jxoCCxkQAvD_BwE
- Search for Government Grants
https://grants.gov/search-grants
The City of Los Angeles Economic Workforce and Development Department (EWDD) in partnership with the Mayor’s Office and Council Districts with Braven Agency as Lead Operator are digitizing Los Angeles small businesses with LA Optimized! LA Optimized will help small businesses adapt to this rapidly changing shift in consumer behavior and technological advances by assisting Small Businesses optimize their businesses for online sales and marketing by: https://www.lacityoptimized.org/
- Small Business Grants for Women Entrepreneurs
https://www.hiscox.com/blog/15-small-business-grants-women-entrepreneurs
- Minority Business Message Board
Discover the power of the Minority Business 365 Message Boards and see how our 300,000 members can benefit you AND your small business! https://minoritybusiness365.com/
The Foundation awards $10,000 to a different women-owned business every month. There are also $ 10.000 Monthly Grants for Startups, Non-profits, and Business Category. At the end of each year, 2 of the 12 grant winners are awarded an additional $ 25,000. https://ambergrantsforwomen.com/get-an-amber-grant/
- Bank of America® Down Payment Grant Program
The program is designed to drive business growth and generational wealth opportunities for women and minority-owned small to mid-sized businesses. https://promotions.bankofamerica.com/smallbusiness/downpaymentgrant
- Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Relief Grant Program
(Round 1 is now closed. Stay connected to apply as Round 2 CAN open anytime) Did your small business provide supplemental paid leave during the pandemic? Apply today for a CA Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Grant of $5,000-$50,000! The Program will award funds to eligible businesses and nonprofits that have incurred costs for COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave pursuant to Sections 248.6 and 248.7 of the Labor Code. Funds are limited and will be awarded based on eligibility and availability of funds. www.caspsl.com
- Small-Business Grants for Women
From the federal government to economic development agencies, here's a list of business grants for women. If you’re up for the challenge, though, grants can be a great way to fund your new or existing business. Here are 31 places women entrepreneurs can look for small-business grants and other free financial resources. https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/small-business/small-business-grants-for-women
- Awesome Foundation Grants –
Foundation distributes $1,000 grants, no strings attached to projects and their creators. At each fully autonomous chapter, the money is pooled together from the coffers of ten or so self-organizing “micro-trustees”. Awarded monthly. https://www.awesomefoundation.org/en
Grants to global non-profits. The annual budget for your group or organization must be less than $50,000. The total cost for the immediate project for which you are requesting funding must be less than $40,000 -https://thepollinationproject.org/apply/
Every month, one $500 grant is awarded to an underrepresented founder in the US to invest in their existing business. No strings attached. No equity required. Grant recipients are also eligible to receive an additional end-of-year grant of $2,500. https://www.freedfellowship.com/grant1
- Microsoft TechSpark Community Engagement Fellowship Grant –
Community organizations focused on creating inclusive economic opportunities will have the opportunity to apply to receive a mix of funding and contextual technical assistance through in-person and virtual support. Awarded organizations will select a member of their team to represent their organization as a TechSpark Fellow. Applicant must be US-based non-profit. Funding up to $50,000 -https://customervoice.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=v4j5cvGGr0GRqy180BHbRzqG-8hAJq1BsU8sgfjznelUQUpCUkJVOTgyTThESk1RTURRR1JUSldUWSQlQCN0PWcu
- Military Entrepreneur Challenge –
The Military Entrepreneur Challenge is a nationwide grant program that gives veteran, military spouse, and Gold Star Family entrepreneurs the opportunity to network, learn, and compete for capital to grow their small business. -https://secondservicefoundation.org/mec/
- 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
- iFund Women: Support Diverse Women Who are Raising Capital.
*Get Funding * Get Coaching * Make Connections * Fund Startups * Start Your Journey
- Clean Vehicle Grant Program
The Clean Vehicle Assistance Program provides grants and affordable financing to help income-qualified Californians purchase or lease a new or used plug-in hybrid, fuel cell, or electric vehicle. Our goal is to make clean vehicles accessible and affordable to all who qualify. The Grant program is for California residents who live in a disadvantage community (DAC) and meet the income requirement. Learn more about eligibility. https://cleanvehiclegrants.org/
- National Endowment For the Arts Grants
Local Arts Agencies (LAAs) provide a wide range of programs and services to strengthen the arts infrastructure in nearly every county across the United States. https://www.arts.gov/grants/grants-for-arts-projects/local-arts-agencies
- AWS Startup Loft Accelerator - AWS Startup Loft Accelerator equips your technical team with tech resources, guidance and a community of peers. From technical deep dives to round tables on day-to-day CTO challenges, including recruiting, managing an engineering team, building a minimum viable product, and design principles for cloud architecture. Provides $25,000 in AWS credits - https://aws-startup-lofts.com/emea/program/accelerator
- Emergent Ventures Grant/Fellowship Application (through Mercatus Center at George Mason University) - Emergent Ventures, a fellowship and grant program from the Mercatus Center, seeks to support entrepreneurs with highly scalable, “zero to one” ideas for meaningfully improving society. Projects will either be fellowships or grants: fellowships involve time in residence at the Mercatus Center in Northern Virginia; grants are one-time or slightly staggered payments to support a project. - https://www.mercatus.org/emergent-ventures
- Entrepreneurship World Cup - The competition offers over $1 million in cash prizes to top entrepreneurs and provides a supportive community, global exposure, and access to mentorship and resources to help grow their businesses. Apply by 7/31/2024 - https://www.genglobal.org/ewc
- California Film Commission Tax Credits- The California Film Commission administers the Film & Television Tax Credit Program 3.0 which provides tax credits based on qualified expenditures for eligible productions that are produced in California. The $1.55 billion program runs for 5 years, with a sunset date of June 30, 2025. Each fiscal year – July 1 to June 30 – the $330-million funding is categorized in: TV Projects, Relocating TV, Indie Features, and Non-Indie Features. https://film.ca.gov/tax-credit/the-basics-3-0/
- Global Good Fund Fellowship - The Global Good Fund Fellowship is a 12-month program supporting the leadership development of social enterprise leaders across the globe. The Global Good Fund develops each innovator by pairing them with professional executive coach and c-suite business executive who serves as a mentor, and by providing leadership assessment resources, a network of peers, sector expertise, and targeted financial capital. Funding of $10,000. Applications open in May 2024 and are due 6/30/24 (can register for more info now) - https://globalgoodfund.org/fellowship-program/
- Congressionally-Identified Construction Grant Program NIST’s Construction Grants Program is seeking applications from Congressionally identified entities for “NIST Extramural Construction” projects, to be funded by NIST, that are identified in the Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, Public Law 118-42 (March 9, 2024). (Application deadlines for U.S. Territory grants may differ. Click the link below for more details) Application Application Deadline: Jun 01, 2024
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