Deadline: 31 August 2024 The Human Rights Campaign is pleased to announce Queer to Stay program to support LGBTQ+ small businesses, especially those owned by and designed for LGBTQ+ people of color, women and the transgender community. This initiative, a collaboration between the Human … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: “Queer to Stay” Initiative (United States)
Rise Challenge Innovation Contest – US
Deadline: 15 May 2024 Apply for the Rise Challenge, an innovation contest to generate new ideas and solutions to the challenges that face entrepreneurs of color from starting and growing their businesses. Entrepreneurs of color are disproportionately impacted when it comes to economic access … [Read more...] about Rise Challenge Innovation Contest – US
Open call for The New C-Suite 2024 (United States)
Deadline: 14 April 2024 The New C-Suite, a collaborative initiative by Cosmopolitan and digitalundivided, is open to visionary women of color who are not only the founders but also actively lead their own businesses. The primary objective is to instigate meaningful systemic change by … [Read more...] about Open call for The New C-Suite 2024 (United States)
HerRise MicroGrant for Small Business – US
Deadline: Ongoing If you're an entrepreneur with a transformative vision, apply for the HerRise MicroGrant by sharing the essence of your business story. Women of Color are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs. Yet, they face the greatest obstacles when scaling the businesses. The Yva … [Read more...] about HerRise MicroGrant for Small Business – US
BIPOC Small Business Accelerator Program – US
Deadline: 4 January 2024 PeopleFund’s BIPOC Small Business Accelerator provides entrepreneurs of color with the capital, education, and resources needed to support healthy business growth. BIPOC refers to Black, Indigenous, People of Color, which includes anyone who identifies as Hispanic, … [Read more...] about BIPOC Small Business Accelerator Program – US
2023 HerRise MicroGrants for Nonprofits, Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs (US)
Deadline: 30 September 2023 Calling all trailblazing women executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders! It’s time to rise to new heights. Apply now for the HerRise MicroGrant program. The Yva Jourdan Foundation, Inc. in partnership with HerSuiteSpot has provided … [Read more...] about 2023 HerRise MicroGrants for Nonprofits, Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs (US)
The Equity Fund for Queer Entrepreneurs of Color in the U.S.
Deadline: 15 September 2023 The PFund Foundation, in partnership with Quorum, is proud to announce the 2023-24 round of Equity Fund grants. This program invests in in queer entrepreneurs and small businesses from across the Upper Midwest, with a particular focus on queer entrepreneurs of … [Read more...] about The Equity Fund for Queer Entrepreneurs of Color in the U.S.
Publish Her Business Impact Grant Program for Women of Color Business Owners – US
Deadline: 31 August 2023 Applications are now being accepted for the Publish Her Business Impact Grant (BIG) program for women of color business owners. Publish Her is dedicated to providing resources to female-identifying business owners and authors. With support from community partner … [Read more...] about Publish Her Business Impact Grant Program for Women of Color Business Owners – US
US: Keep it Local Business Fund for Small Businesses
Deadline: 4 September 2023 The Nextdoor Kind Foundation partnered with the NAACP and Hello Alice to offer $5,000 microgrants to entrepreneurs of color across the United States through the Keep it Local Business Fund. What is expected of you? Use of your story in select marketing and … [Read more...] about US: Keep it Local Business Fund for Small Businesses
Queer to Stay: LGBTQ+ Business Preservation Initiative (US)
Deadline: 31 August 2023 The Human Rights Campaign and SHOWTIME are excited to launch the fourth year of "Queer to Stay: An LGBTQ+ Business Preservation Initiative", an effort that supports, uplifts and preserves small businesses that serve the LGBTQ+ community, particularly multiply-marginalized … [Read more...] about Queer to Stay: LGBTQ+ Business Preservation Initiative (US)
