Breva Thrive Grant Program

The Breva Thrive Grant is a quarterly funding initiative designed to support small businesses that are actively making a positive difference in their communities, particularly those serving underrepresented populations. This program is backed by Cadence Financial Group, Inc. through its AI-powered small business platform, Breva. With a focus on equity, impact, and innovation, the grant seeks to uplift entrepreneurs who are addressing local needs, creating jobs, developing inclusive products or services, or making meaningful economic or cultural contributions within their regions. The Thrive Grant awards $5,000 in unrestricted funding to one business each quarter. This funding is intended to enhance the recipient’s capacity to grow, scale, or strengthen its impact on the community. Though the grant does not specify restrictions on spending, it emphasizes funding that can support meaningful and measurable improvements in business outcomes and community engagement. To be eligible, businesses must be legally formed in and operating within the United States. While not strictly required, the grant strongly prefers applicants that have been operating for at least one year, are generating at least $35,000 in annual revenue, and have a demonstrable impact on an underrepresented community. Impact can take various forms, such as job creation, product accessibility, innovation, or community-focused services. Additionally, Breva is particularly interested in businesses that are innovating within underserved populations. The application process is conducted quarterly with defined deadlines and review periods. Applications open on the first day of each calendar quarter and close on the last day of the same month (e.g., July 1–31 for Q3). Reviews are conducted the following month, and awardees are notified by the 15th of the next month (e.g., September 15 for Q3). The program officially begins at the end of that month (e.g., September 30 for Q3). There are no separate pre-application or LOI phases. Applications are evaluated rigorously to ensure the funding reaches businesses making tangible community impacts. The grant program emphasizes measurable outcomes and responsible stewardship of funds. Although no specific application questions were provided in the source materials, it is implied that businesses will need to articulate their impact, financial health, and growth potential. For inquiries, applicants can contact Breva at contact@breva.ai or by phone at 1-919-283-3470. Their team is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The grant is administered through Cadence Financial Group, Inc., with resources available to support applicants not only through financial support but also with business coaching, insights, and technology tools via the Breva platform.