Deadline: 31 August 2023 The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is seeking applications to promote financial inclusion, access to finance and risk management for agri-businesses in Sierra Leone. The intervention will focus on developing financially profitable and sustainable … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Agri-focused Innovative Agency Banking models for Farmers (Sierra Leone)
$5K Startup Grant for Black Women (US)
Deadline: 23 August 2023 The Pepper Startup Grant is specifically for Black women business owners, a dynamic group that has been systematically disenfranchised when seeking to acquire the necessary venture capital funding to expand their businesses. The Pepper is excited to partner with … [Read more...] about $5K Startup Grant for Black Women (US)
NC IDEA Seed Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 28 August 2023 The NC IDEA SEED grant may be just what entrepreneurs need to advance their startup, gain customers or attract future investment. NC IDEA SEED offers early stage companies the critical funding they need to scale faster. Their $50K grants are awarded to innovative … [Read more...] about NC IDEA Seed Grant Program (US)
NC IDEA Micro Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 28 August 2023 The NC IDEA Micro grant provides small amounts of funding to entrepreneurs who are testing a big, new business idea. Through small, project-based grants, NC IDEA MICRO awards $10K in funding to young companies looking to validate and advance their idea. They have … [Read more...] about NC IDEA Micro Grant Program (US)
UK: Rural England Prosperity Fund
Deadline: 29 September 2023 Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) aims to improve productivity and strengthen the rural economy and rural communities. East Suffolk Council is providing two new capital grant schemes using REPF funding to provide capital grants to small businesses and community … [Read more...] about UK: Rural England Prosperity Fund
Cincinnati Tenant Improvement Program (US)
Deadline: 18 September 2023 Cincinnati Tenant Improvement Program encourages economic development by reducing barriers that small businesses face when securing commercial space. Grants up to $20,000 for tenant improvements to small businesses (1) relocating to Cincinnati, (2) opening a new … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Tenant Improvement Program (US)
Call for Applications: Impact-Linked Loans for WASH
Deadline: 10 September 2023 Aqua for All and Roots of Impact are looking for impact enterprises within the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector to provide them with Impact-Linked Loans to help them scale, in both business and impact terms. Impact-Linked Loans are available for water … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Impact-Linked Loans for WASH
The Enterprise Nation Fund – UK
Deadline: 14 September 2023 Take your business to new heights with a £5,000 grant, a year of mentoring with an expert entrepreneur, and a bundle of prizes designed to support your small business. Apply for the Enterprise Nation Fund. The Enterprise Nation Fund recognises small business … [Read more...] about The Enterprise Nation Fund – UK
Request for Applications: USADF Stanbic Accelerator Program (Uganda)
Deadline: 8 September 2023 United States African Development Foundation (USADF), in partnership with the Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) and Stanbic Bank Uganda (SBU), invites applications for grant financing and local support from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: USADF Stanbic Accelerator Program (Uganda)
Google for Startups Women Founders Fund
Deadline: 15 August 2023 Google for Startups Women Founders Funds provide non-dilutive cash awards and hands-on support to help selected founders build and grow their businesses. Funding, mentoring, and product support to help women founders grow their companies and as leaders. This first … [Read more...] about Google for Startups Women Founders Fund
