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Grants for Small businesses - Diversity Equity and Inclusion

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Santander X United States Training | Cultivate Small Business Cohort 11
$13,000
Santander US
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This program provides free training, mentorship, and potential funding to early-stage food-related businesses owned by minority entrepreneurs in the U.S. to help them grow and thrive.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
gener8tor Oklahoma City Accelerator
$100,000
gener8tor
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This program provides funding and support to high-growth startups, particularly those with ties to Oklahoma, to help them accelerate their development and connect with industry experts and investors.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Shell LiveWIRE Louisiana Accelerator Program
Contact for amount
Shell
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This program provides free resources and training to help micro and small business owners in select Louisiana parishes, particularly those from diverse backgrounds, grow and sustain their enterprises.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Employment Social Enterprise (ESE) Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)
$10,000,000
Employment Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to social enterprises and their partners in California to create job training and employment programs for vulnerable populations, helping them gain skills and achieve economic stability.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program - Microgrant Prgram Support (HDBA)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2025

Date Added

Dec 23, 2024

This program provides funding and support to small businesses in Pennsylvania that are historically disadvantaged, helping them access capital and improve their participation in public contracts.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Boulder County Soil Health Initiative
$1,000,000
Boulder County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports agricultural producers in Boulder County to implement innovative soil health projects that promote sustainable practices and enhance climate resilience.

Natural Resources
Small businesses
Apply for Future Founders’ Startup Bootcamp 2025
Contact for amount
Future Founders
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This program provides mentorship and resources at no cost to young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 30 in the U.S. to help them develop and scale their startups.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Trauma Recovery Center Grant Fiscal Year 25/26
$2,000,000
Victim Compensation Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that offer trauma-informed services to crime victims, including mental health treatment, case management, and practical support, particularly for vulnerable populations such as the homeless and immigrants.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Support West Program for Minority owned Small Businesses in Illinois
$5,000
Chicago Blackhawks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 13, 2024

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This initiative provides financial support and mentorship to minority-owned small businesses in specific West Side neighborhoods of Chicago, helping them grow and contribute to their communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Commercial Façade Improvement Matching Grant Program
$10,000
City of Santa Monica
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This program provides matching funds to small businesses in Santa Monica for exterior improvements, prioritizing those owned by minorities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as businesses serving low- and moderate-income areas.

Safety
City or township governments
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and Liberty Bank and Trust Partner to Create Small Business Loan Program
$500,000
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 29, 2024

This grant provides funding to diverse and minority-owned small businesses in Illinois, offering loans between $10,000 and $50,000 to support economic growth and community development.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Secretsos™ Small Business Grant
$2,500
Secretsos™
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2024

Date Added

Nov 29, 2024

This grant provides $2,500 to small business owners facing financial challenges, helping them enhance operations, expand teams, or implement innovative growth strategies.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity for NIDA REI: Racial Equity Visionary Award Program for Research on Substance Use and Racial Equity (DP1 Clinical Trial Optional)
$700,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that address substance use and promote racial equity in health outcomes, inviting a diverse range of organizations to apply.

Health
Nonprofits
Major Research Instrumentation Program
$4,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to colleges, universities, and non-profit research organizations in the U.S. to acquire or develop advanced scientific instruments that enhance research capabilities across various disciplines.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
BRAIN Initiative: Promoting Health for All Through BRAIN Technology Partnerships (R34 - Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
$225,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research partnerships between resource-limited institutions and experienced technology developers to enhance the use of innovative neurotechnologies for understanding and improving treatments for neurological and mental health conditions.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
BIPOC Small Business Accelerator 2025
$10,000
PeopleFund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 22, 2024

This program provides financial support and resources to underserved entrepreneurs in Texas, helping them grow their businesses through training, mentorship, and access to capital.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Catalyst Empowerment Grant Program
$10,000
Genesis for Good Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This initiative provides financial support to small businesses and entrepreneurs in Southern California that are historically underserved, helping them access resources and grow their community impact.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
ECOSYSTEM Grants
$100,000
NC IDEA
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations in North Carolina that create innovative programs to strengthen local entrepreneurial ecosystems and promote economic growth.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Grants to help Small Businesses throughout Washington
$80,000
Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist small businesses, particularly those with five or fewer employees, focusing on underserved communities across Washington.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development 2.5 (SEED 2.5) Grant
$1,000,000
Employment Training Panel
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $1 million to support immigrant and Limited English Proficient individuals in California who are looking to overcome employment barriers by starting or sustaining small businesses that address social issues in their communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses