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ATTN Women entrepreneurs: there are a number of business competitions launching this month. #Blkcreativesjobs #ReignydayJobs

Be on the lookout. Here's one with Shopify & The Wing: https://www.shopify.com/iwdcontest

Pitch your business and win a business-boosting prize pack

Rules and regulations for #IndependentWomensDay business pitch from Shopify and The Wing.

https://www.shopify.com/iwdcontest

ESSENCE & @pinesolcleaners are granting Black women entrepreneurs $100K for their business: https://www.essence.com/yourlegacy/

Your legacy - Essence

https://www.essence.com/yourlegacy/

. @Visa & @iFundWomen are working together to provide grants to women entrepreneurs of small businesses: https://twitter.com/iFundWomen/status/1234861806809686018?s=20

https://twitter.com/iFundWomen/status/1234861806809686018?s=20

Another dope opportunity to win $5K via @IntuitTurbo https://turbo.intuit.com/blog/realmoneytalk/

#RealMoneyTalk with Danielle Brooks

Our goal at Turbo is to empower you to take charge of your financial health and give you the confidence to find your path forward. We know it can be hard to take the first step, let’s do it together.

https://turbo.intuit.com/blog/realmoneytalk/

@SIBexpo is having a business competition. 1st place $2.5K Deadline: March 13
http://sistahsinbusinessexpo.com/applications

Another opportunity. @fiverr and @BrooklynNets has a Small Business Assist program, amplifying small biz. https://www.nba.com/nets/fiverr

Someone just told me about another business competition. This one is for $75K.

Deadline: 3/29. Provided by Google

https://womenwhotech.com/women-startup-challenge/2020-nyc?fbclid=IwAR0_fYBOQ18ukGkbCSoYjUqRzqug0KmehrVdFs0jzi4o-1CjFy2V7l-xtI4

If you are a student, here is a business plan competition. Deadline: 3/18 https://www.rochester.edu/aincenter/competitions/nybpc/

. @DrinkOrgain is having a business competition. Deadline 3/20. Companies must be in business for 2 years+.

Prize: $50k
https://orgain.com/pages/grants-for-greater-good

. @navSMB has a $10K business competition for small businesses. Deadline: 5/30 https://www.nav.com/business-grant-contest/

. @AmberGrants is awarding small businesses $4K a month through Nov. 2020.

Deadline for April is 3/21. https://ambergrantsforwomen.com/get-an-amber-grant/apply-now/

For the self-employed, here’s a chance to win $4K. Must be a member of @NASEtweets. https://www.nase.org/become-a-member/member-benefits/member-benefits/growth-grants

. @OperationHOPE has a 12-week entrepreneurship program for those in low-wealth funding. https://operationhope.org/small-business-development/

Walmart has a grant for non-profit orgs. Amount: $250 to $5K

Deadline: 12/31/2020

https://walmart.org/how-we-give/local-community-grants

If you are fintech company, @Visa has a business competition for ya! #Deadline: 3/25

https://usa.visa.com/visa-everywhere/everywhere-initiative/initiative.html

@grantsdotgov has all the grants you can think of for your business. https://www.grants.gov/search-grants.html

Tory Burch Foundation is amazing!
- 5 days of workshops
- $5K grant
- 1 yr fellowship
Deadline: past but tweeting for next year! http://www.toryburchfoundation.org/fellows/

Fellows Program | Tory Burch Foundation

The Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program, a 3-day workshop at Tory Burch, 1-year fellowship, $10,000 business education grant, and the opportunity to pitch for $100,000 grant investment.

http://www.toryburchfoundation.org/fellows/

Caleb Brown grant. Due the 15 of each month:

http://www.calebbrownonline.com/uploads/CB_Grant_Criteria_2009.pdf

@OdysseyMediaCo is doing a Business Idea Giveaway! $1000 to help fund an already establish business or help take your idea into a business. http://go.odysseymedia.com/contest

. @adidas and @iFundWomen have this amazing opportunity for sports-related businesses. Deadline is today! https://ifundwomen.typeform.com/to/ZiHEph

For all my Austin, TX businesses, @planoly is doing a small business grant for local businesses. https://pages.planoly.com/atx-small-business-relief-grant?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter%20208&utm_content=Design%20Change

Im going to keep this thread going! @girlboss foundation is giving away $15K for businesses pursuing creative endeavors: https://www.girlboss.com/foundation/apply-2

@HelloAlice is giving away $10K to small businesses: http://www.covid19businesscenter.com

@verizon is giving away $2.5M to small businesses affected by COVID19: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LISCSBGrant

@grantsdotgov is offering grants for Enterprising Women of Color: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=325873

. @GoldmanSachs announces Launch With GS — a business cohort for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs. Deadline is 4/17 https://www.goldmansachs.com/media-relations/press-releases/current/announcement-2-mar-2020.html

Apply here: https://www.goldmansachs.com/what-we-do/investing-and-lending/launch-with-gs/black-latinx-entrepreneur-cohort/index.html

. @Essence Is having a virtual entrepreneur summit https://www.essence.com/entrepreneur-virtual-summit-2/

Entrepreneur Virtual Summit - Essence

Join ESSENCE in the fight to help small businesses win despite the onset of COVID-19.

https://www.essence.com/entrepreneur-virtual-summit-2/

Save Small Business Fund has opened their application today for small businesses with 3-20 employees. Check it out, here: https://savesmallbusiness.com/

Grant is $5K!

meant to add this tweet on here: https://twitter.com/itsPaulana/status/1252352239206674435?s=20

https://twitter.com/itsPaulana/status/1252352239206674435?s=20

@createcultivate is having a small business grant for $10K https://www.createcultivate.com/money-moves-2020

Target has a *FEW* accelerator programs for entrepreneurs. check them out, here: https://targetaccelerators.com/apply-now/

still updating this thread. if you're a small business and you're looking for funding, @IFundWomen has a site for all types of funds: https://ifundwomen.com/grants

. @Supermaker just launched the Entrepreneurial Dream Project where they'll pick 10 winners and give $100K. make sure you have your business plan ready.

Shooters shoot! https://supermaker.com/p/entrepreneurial-dream-project

The Entrepreneurial Dream Project

A $100,000 grant fund for new businesses, and a dream team of 40+ world class startup mentors. 10 winning companies. Applications are open now.

https://supermaker.com/p/entrepreneurial-dream-project

*DJ Khaled's voice* ANOTHER ONE! ladies, be sure to apply to this one!

https://twitter.com/createcultivate/status/1265471286328782854?s=20

https://twitter.com/createcultivate/status/1265471286328782854?s=20

@AmberGrants is giving away $4K to one winner and $1K to 4 runner-up.

apply below: https://ambergrantsforwomen.com/get-an-amber-grant/apply-now/

Stacy's Rise Project powered by @HelloAlice is giving 15 women-owned businesses $10K, providing mentorship & help them build ads!

https://stacysrise.helloalice.com/?utm_source=Alice&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=PepsiCoStacys&utm_content=AsianPacificAmericanHeritageMonth&partner=PepsiCoStacysAlice&mc_cid=1491e47379&mc_eid=ee7be434fe

. @OrbiiitWorld is hosting a $100K pitch competition.

Deadline: June 16
https://orbiiit.com/contest/thepitch

@createcultivate has its Beauty Summit $10K Pitch contest! If you have a business in health, wellness, beauty & self-care — this is for you! Apply below: https://www.createcultivate.com/beauty-summit-digital/#pitch

. @IamSoGal is offering $10K & $5K grants to Black women & non-binary founders.

https://www.iamsogal.com/black-founder-startup-grant/

. @IFundWomen is 4 grant opportunities for women founders: https://ifundwomen.com/grants/apply-for-grants

Adding this tweet to this thread: https://twitter.com/itsPaulana/status/1272941268621025289?s=20

https://twitter.com/itsPaulana/status/1272941268621025289?s=20

. @Lowes started the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) to give $25 mil to minority-owned business: http://LISC.org/lowe

This is to help small biz paying rent, debt, utilities, payroll...etc.

Deadline: June 17!

. @gofundme started a Relief Fund for small businesses. To be considered you must have already started a GoFundMe for your business.

You can sign up your business here: https://support.gofundme.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=360000765092

. @VentureAtlanta is hosting a 2020 Virtual conference on Oct. 21 & 22, 2020.

They're looking for companies of all sizes for their pitch contest. Sign up, here: https://companies.ventureatlanta.org/apply/

owner of @manechoiceafr has created a COVID-19 Disaster Relief Payroll Grant for business owners and entrepreneurs.

Deadline: July 1st

Apply below: https://grants.generationaladvantagefund.com/

My girl @denishakuhlor created a spreadsheet for founders looking for start-up capital https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Xu2vs19BFFIYdFNhWLGGRJ2H59ojjmIT-kRKm3-g96I/edit

CommitmentsToActionBlackFounders

Commitments Name,Firm and Title,Commitment to Action ,Twitter Handle,Contact Information (Only included if publicly shared in their commitment or Twitter Bio) Nihal Mehta,General Partner, Eniac...

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Xu2vs19BFFIYdFNhWLGGRJ2H59ojjmIT-kRKm3-g96I/edit

. @glossier started a grant initiative for Black-owned beauty businesses! https://qsurvey.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3UTbIzU3mQwB6Pr

https://twitter.com/itsPaulana/status/1276352935685959687?s=20

https://twitter.com/itsPaulana/status/1276352935685959687?s=20

Hennessy is launching a relief program called Unfinished Business for entrepreneurs of color who are fighting for their businesses impacted by COVID19.

Deadline: Wed., July 1st!
https://www.unfinishedbusiness.us/landing.html

@IFundWomen and @Visa have partnered up to give 10 women-owned businesses $10K. Apply here: https://ifundwomen.com/visa

Deadline: 7/31!

@BossWomenMedia is giving away a total of $50K to 3 business women. Click here for more info: https://bosswomen.org/black-girl-magic-tour/

Consider Something Better on IG is providing funding to women-led businesses. This you? Apply below: https://www.considersomethingbetter.com/need-funding

entrepreneurial programs for minority founders: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Gjs5WkfLul11ye5RbF0bFGAkR4RMMqKwQEnhAxQ2Ijc/edit#gid=1348924468

Pareto Founder Resource: Entrepreneurial Programs for Minority Founders

Sheet1 Pareto | The Virtual Startup Assistant hellopareto.com Host Organization,Program Title,Stage,Benefits,Application Deadline,Application Length,Status,Demographic,URL Dorm Room Fund,Female...

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Gjs5WkfLul11ye5RbF0bFGAkR4RMMqKwQEnhAxQ2Ijc/edit#gid=1348924468

@WomenFoundersLA has their annual Fast Pitch Competition.

Deadline: July 15.
Application fee: $50 (they will waive the fee if you're facing hardship) https://www.womenfoundersnetwork.com/fast-pitch-2020

Fast Pitch Application | WomenFoundersNetwork

Applications open April 1 – May 31, 2020. Early-bird fees are $50 until April 30th. Finalists get to compete in our annual Fast Pitch competition for $50,000 in cash prizes, receive coaching and...

https://www.womenfoundersnetwork.com/fast-pitch-2020

Beyonce's org @BeyGood launches its Small Business Impact Fund. Applicants must do the following:

- must be a Black-owned small business
- provide property damage or
- eligible grant cities: Houston, ATL, NY, LA, Minneapolis
- Winners notified 7/31
https://www.beyonce.com/article/black-owned-small-business-fund-naacp/

Elle x BossBabe have partnered up for the #PitchYourBiz pitch competition for all boss babes to win $15K.

10 finalists will be chosen and the pitch contest is live on 10/23.

Finalists will be announced Aug. 3rd!

https://bossbabe.com/elle/

New opp from @SamaritanGrants. Apply below! https://twitter.com/samaritangrants/status/1284487297753395201?s=21 https://twitter.com/SamaritanGrants/status/1284487297753395201

https://twitter.com/samaritangrants/status/1284487297753395201?s=21

Ford Motor Company philanthropic arm @fgblife has partnered with @NatUrbanLeague launch a $600K initiative for Black-Owned Small Businesses.

More info: https://www.fordfund.org/news-releases-category/379-ford-and-national-urban-league-launch-600-000-initiative-to-help-black-small-business-owners-hardest-hit-by-covid-19

for addtl info: contact your local Urban League affiliate

Another $20k grant for small biz owners. They’re giving 2 small biz, $1k a week! https://fortheloveofmoney.com/grant/

Small Business Grant Program

INTRODUCING THE... CHRIS AND LORI HARDER SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM Awarding $20,000 to Small Businesses...just like yours INTRODUCING THE... CHRIS AND LORI HARDER SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM...

https://fortheloveofmoney.com/grant/

If you’re a women owned and minority owned biz, check this opp out! https://ncmag.co/lilacreign/

The Shoppe - NC Magazine

The Shoppe: Magazines, Lifestyle and Apparel Products for the Bold and Innovative

https://ncmag.co/lilacreign/

Here’s the correct link, however still support @niachantal_’s magazine above!!

correct link below: https://www.newsday.com/business/women-minority-small-business-grants-1.47206711

Contest to award $5,000 for women-, minority-owned businesses

The Urban League of Long Island and BNB Bank are inviting women and minority business owners who have been affected by the pandemic to apply for $5,000 grants. The deadline for the Long Island Small B

https://www.newsday.com/business/women-minority-small-business-grants-1.47206711

. @Cartier Women's Initiative is an international entrepreneurship program that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs.

Deadline: 7/31

…https://application-form.cartierwomensinitiative.com/

. @CitizensBank is giving 100 small businesses $15K and a mentor to help them sustain their business!

apply, here: …https://citizensbank.minoritybusinessgrant.dja.com/

The Citizens Bank Minority-Owned Small Business Grant Program

Eligible businesses can apply to the Citizens Bank Minority-Owned Small Business Grant Program for the chance to win $15,000 and a mentorship opportunity to help their small business recover. No pur...

https://citizensbank.minoritybusinessgrant.dja.com/

@hersuitespot is giving away $20k. See the diff prizes below: Grand Prize $5000, 1st Place $2500, 2nd Place $1500, 3rd Place $1000 and a fan favorite of $500

Apply, here: https://hersuitespot.com/herriseapplication/

Official Black Wall Street @OBWSapp is partnering with @Snapchat for their inaugural Black Entrepreneur of the Year Awards and will give 3 entrepreneurs a total of $30K. Deadline: 8/16.

Apply here: https://officialblackwallstreet.com/OBWSAwards/

. @bumble x @BGirlVentures have teamed up to help Black women fund their businesses. Apply below: https://www.blackgirlventures.org/bumblefund

I haven’t updated this thread in a while. @TheSharkDaymond is giving away $25K to 7 entrepreneurs to celebrate the 1st Black Entrepreneur Day @BlackEntrepDay on 10/24.

Deadline: 10/12 https://blackentrepreneursday.com/businessgrant/

. @NAACP x @BeyGood have partnered up to give entrepreneurs $10K every 15th of the month till the end of 2020! https://helloalice.com/communities/naacp/applications/beygood-black-owned-small-business-impact-fund?modal=true

SoGal has a Black Founders Startup Grant giving away $10K.

They’re also giving away Howard U student entrepreneurs $2.5K.
http://www.iamsogal.com/black-founder-startup-grant/

KKR Small Business Builders is supporting business affected by COVID19: https://kkr.helloalice.com/

@TheEverygirl_ just launched a women-owned business grant. Giving 4 businesses $5K.

Deadline 10/11.
https://theeverygirl.com/announcing-the-everygirl-media-group-foundation/

Revolt TV is bringing back their Revolt Summit Pitch Competition. Deadline 10/9

https://www.revoltsummitpitch.com/

@fundera has their Zach Grant where they’re giving $2.5K to a small business. Must upload a 3min video explaining why you should win. https://www.fundera.com/resources/zach-grant

@NewVoicesFamily is hosting their $100K Power Pitch Competition!

Deadline: TODAY! https://apply.newvoicesfamily.com/prog/sheamoisture_new_voices_100000_power_pitch_competition_/

APPLY ASAP: @effectv x @comcast x @comcastbusiness are coming together for a program called Comcast Rise, equipping small Black-Owned Businesses with their media, creative production, giving them $$ + more!

To be part of the program, apply here: https://www.comcastrise.com/

Goldman Sachs has an education program called 10K Small Business equipping small biz in marketing, employee management, create a customized biz plan & more!

Program is Free.99 https://10ksbapply.com/home

@mogulmillennial has partnered with @mozillabuilders for a FREE 6-week Black founder series called Launch Like A Mogul! https://lnkd.in/g32T7HC

@JennaAtkinsonP5 has launched the P5 Pitch competition where 5 finalists will have the opportunity to win $15K.

Deadline: 10/30 http://thep5project.com/pitch/

. @HelloAlice is launching a Business For All Mentor series where 30 entrepreneurs will receive mentorship from Lisa Price of @carolsdaughter and Gwyneth Paltrow of @goop.

Deadline: 10/22
https://helloalice.com/communities/alice/applications/business-for-all-mentor-series?mc_cid=f1442b2968&mc_eid=171f54dc55

Apply for @HelloAlice Business For All Grant for an opportunity to receive $50K in grant funding.

Deadline: 11/10 https://businessforall.helloalice.com/grant

@FirstFounders__ has their Inclusive Startup Accelerator $10K pitch Competition. https://firstfounders.typeform.com/to/pta74P7g

@Barclays has a Small Business Big Wins grant Opportunity where grand prize is $50K. There’s also a ton of additional prizes.

Deadline: 10/31

https://smallbizbigwins.com/?utm_source=noncard&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=smallbiz&fbclid=PAAaYbafPoi_tEupO7YJgWslAYlGC2whxg7Dy0hfh3GDqJLCnkJK8kK5hToZA

Power Up is offering $5K to Latinx-owned businesses. Powered by: @Google @UreekaCommunity and Hispanics in Philanthropy!

Must be based in Texas, Cali and NY!

https://grants.ureeka.biz/powerup-program

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