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BIPOC (Black Indigeneous People of Color) & Under-Served Communities
Grant & Loan Opportunties 1. 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/
2. VERIZON FOUNDATION GRANT 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
3. 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/
4. 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
7. 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/
8. 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
9. 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/
10. 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
11. 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
CA Grants Portal 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
LA Optimized 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/
14 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/
Amber Grants 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/ California Public Utilities Commission ( CPUC) Equity Equity and Access Grant Program The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is offering community-based organizations (CBO) and Tribes up to $200,000 each to enhance engagement with CPUC decision-making. The program aims to increase participation in CPUC processes and build CBO and Tribal capacity to access CPUC programs, such as the Intervenor Compensation program. Applications are accepted until June 30, 2024, through the CPUC's online grant portal. Additional information is available on the Equity and Access Grant Program webpage, and questions can be directed to capacitygrants@cpuc.ca.gov.
Business Interruption Grant Fund The Entertainment Business Interruption Fund (BIF), funded by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), is designed to support qualified small and micro businesses that serve the Entertainment Industry in Los Angeles County (County).
- Must be a for-profit business with $3 million or less in annual gross revenue AND at least 70% of revenue must come from the Entertainment Industry sector.
- Must have experienced at least a 70% loss of revenue due to the COVID -19 Pandemic from March 1, 2020, to present, as well as the 2023 double Hollywood Strikes between May 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023.
- Must be located in the highest, high, and/or moderate impact areas on the COVID-19 Vulnerability and Recovery Index. Businesses in the low and lowest tiers are not eligible. Use the Equity Explorer Mapping Tool to identify which tier your business is in.
Equity and Access Public Participation Grant The Public Participation (PP) Grant Account is intended to remove financial and capacity-based barriers to participation while creating a flexible and accessible process to apply for and receive compensation. Organizations are compensated for their time for participating in day-to-day CPUC activities that drive and influence policy decisions. https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/equity-and-access-public-participation-grant/
31 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
Pollination Project – 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/
Freed Fellowship Grant– 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/
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
Inflation Reduction Act Community Change Grants Program EPA’s new Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants program (Community Change Grants) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for approximately $2 billion dollars in Inflation Reduction Act funds in environmental and climate justice activities to benefit disadvantaged communities through projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity to address environmental and climate justice challenges. https://www.epa.gov/inflation-reduction-act/inflation-reduction-act-community-change-grants-program
Canva Pro For Nonprofits - If you are a nonprofit, you can register now to get Canva’s premium features for free. - https://www.canva.com/canva-for-nonprofits/
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/
Topanga Canyon Interruption Fund Grant Team DEO in partnership with Supervisor Lindsey Horvath are providing much needed relief to businesses significantly impacted by the landslide that shut down Topanga Canyon Boulevard in March of 2024. The new Topanga Canyon Business Interruption Fund (BIF) will offer grant awards for up to $10k. Applications will be accepted starting July 1, 2024. https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/topanga/
BGE Energizing Small Business Grants You must create a Hello Alice Account! The BGE Energizing Small Business grant program, presented in partnership with Hello Alice and the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), is offering $20K grants to help eligible central Maryland businesses succeed and thrive. The deadline for this round is July 12, 2024, at 6 p.m. ET. https://app.helloalice.com/resources/funding/bge-energizing-small-business-grants-f0d5ba95-8f53-4238-a2ff-16f8139e0321
The Antares REACH Boost Camp up to $ 20,000 Grant Program You must create a Hello Alice Account! Apply now for one of 150 spots in this 12-week business growth accelerator, where you’ll get access to expert-led sessions, education, mentorship, a peer support network, and so much more. Plus, if you are accepted into the program, you’ll also have the opportunity to be considered to receive a grant package of up to $20,000! *Acceptance into the Boost Camp does not guarantee funding. Deadline: Jun 28, 2024 at 3:00pm PDT
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