The folks over at Grant Watch have compiled a list of September Grant Opportunities!
A variety of supportive business development opportunities are available to help entrepreneurs from all walks of life strengthen their businesses and create lasting impacts within their communities. Whether you’re a startup founder, a business owner balancing work and motherhood, or someone from an underserved background, these grants and programs offer funding, mentorship, and resources to nurture new ideas. The emphasis is on fostering growth in a way that uplifts entire communities, with opportunities for equity-focused startups, veteran-led ventures, and more. Those interested are encouraged to explore and apply, with the hope of fostering a more inclusive and thriving business landscape.
Remember that as a GSBA member benefit you can email devonshirel@thegsba.org for help understanding and applying for grants. Apply now these close soon!
The following is taken directly from https://www.grantwatch.com/grantnews/10-grants-entrepreneurs-and-small-businesses-to-apply-for-in-september/
Opportunity for entrepreneurs to participate in a business accelerator program. This program provides the tools, mentorship, and funding to test out new ideas. Entrepreneurs across all industries are welcome to apply.
To help encourage and support mothers that own their own business, there is a grant available help to balance motherhood and work. To learn more, click the title.
If you are an entrepreneur, you could be eligible to apply for a grant of $1,000 plus in-kind support. Applicants must be from a marginalized group such as: formerly incarcerated, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, has a disability, elderly, or of a lower socio-economic status. To learn more, click the title.
Startups focused on equity and social impact can apply to participate in a business accelerator program. The program provides a platform for coaching, investor pitches, and mentor meetings, and helps companies advance investor readiness, scalability, and customer growth.
Grants of $2,500 are now available to entrepreneurs who are women of color entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses. This funding is intended to equip these businesses with the assets they need to compete in the modern marketplace. To learn more, click the title.
Grants of $5,000 are now available to USA small businesses to enhance their impact in communities, as well as to promote growth and development. To learn more, click the title.
Businesses that are at least 51% owned by BIPOC women can apply for grants of $1,000 for business needs. Previous recipients have used their grants to purchase equipment and for services like marketing and website creation. To learn more, click the title.
Up to $2,000 in grant funding is available to USA small back-owned businesses for financial support and growth. This funding is intended to help strengthen these brick-and-mortar businesses and can be used for operating costs and community activities. To learn more, click the title.
Grants and in-kind support are open to USA start-up business ventures led by military veterans. The purpose of this program is to help veteran entrepreneurs successfully build their businesses. To learn more, click the title.
Fellowships of up to $6,000 are available to USA and International community leaders and entrepreneurs from refugee, marginalized, and displaced communities for initiatives to benefit their communities. To learn more, click the title.
