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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
Be on the lookout. Here's one with Shopify & The Wing: https://www.shopify.com/iwdcontest
ESSENCE & @pinesolcleaners are granting Black women entrepreneurs $100K for their business: 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
Another dope opportunity to win $5K via @IntuitTurbo https://turbo.intuit.com/blog/realmoneytalk/
@SIBexpo is having a business competition. 1st place $2.5K Deadline: March 13
http://sistahsinbusinessexpo.com/applications
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
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
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/
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
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
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/
- 5 days of workshops
- $5K grant
- 1 yr fellowship
Deadline: past but tweeting for next year! http://www.toryburchfoundation.org/fellows/
Caleb Brown grant. Due the 15 of each month:
http://www.calebbrownonline.com/uploads/CB_Grant_Criteria_2009.pdf
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
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/
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!
Grant is $5K!
meant to add this tweet on here: 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
Shooters shoot! 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/
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
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
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/
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
. @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!
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
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/
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/
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
. @glossier started a grant initiative for Black-owned beauty businesses! https://qsurvey.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3UTbIzU3mQwB6Pr
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
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!
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
@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
Deadline: July 15.
Application fee: $50 (they will waive the fee if you're facing hardship) 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/
- 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/
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
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
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/
If you’re a women owned and minority owned biz, check this opp out! 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
correct link below: 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/
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/
apply, here: …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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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_/
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/
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
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/
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
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
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
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
Must be based in Texas, Cali and NY!
https://grants.ureeka.biz/powerup-program
