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VOLUME/ISSUE:#3.224
May Edoho
March 09, 2024
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Subject: Free Money, Opportunities, and Resources Delivered Weekly - VOLUME/ISSUE:#3.224
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🌸 Honoring Women Entrepreneurs for Women’s History Month 🌸
As we embrace Women’s History Month, we’re thrilled to spotlight these remarkable women who are shaping the business landscape and leaving an indelible mark on history.
Julie Pham - CuriosityBased
Meet Julie Pham, the driving force behind CuriosityBased, a trailblazing company that redefines productivity through energy management and curiosity cultivation. With a visionary approach, Julie categorizes tasks based on their energy impact, transforming team dynamics and boosting morale.
Karen Coley - SBC Waste Solutions
We'd also like to highlight women succeeding in unorthodox industries. Karen Coley is the driving force behind SBC Waste Solutions, a pioneering women-owned business reshaping the waste-hauling industry in Chicago and its suburbs. Despite industry challenges, Coley's relentless focus on customer service, diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability has propelled SBC to sales of $48 million and 86 employees by 2024,
Kristal Hansley - WeSolar
Introducing Kristal Hansley , the CEO of WeSolar, on a mission to make community solar affordable for under-resourced areas. WeSolar allows residents to buy shared solar without home installations, saving hundreds on bills.
Business Analysis Series (Part 1 of 5)
To propel your business to new heights, it is imperative to delve deep into its inner workings and thoroughly analyze aspects that may have previously been overlooked. A powerful tool that can aid you in this endeavor is the Business Model Canvas (BMC), also known as your ultimate one-page business plan. Allow me to present you with the indispensable template that will transform you into a true master of your trade: Template BMC
🌟 Because you asked! 🌟
Nasdaq's Startup Intern Match program, in partnership with Lehigh University, will directly pay the top-talent interns you host who are skilled in the following areas:
Accounting
Back-end Software Development
Business Development
Business Operations
Data Analysis
Financial Analysis
Front-end Software Development
Graphic Design
Marketing/Communications/Social Media
Market Research & Growth
Product Design & Development
Web Development
The Washington Center is currently seeking companies to host their paid interns in person or virtually. Complete this request form to get in touch with their host site relations team.
Hey Washington State!
We’ve got some fantastic opportunities, specifically for you.
Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification. By joining the WOSB Federal Contract program, businesses can compete for federal contracts specifically reserved for certified participants. SBA Seattle offers Wednesday Webinars, a series of free virtual webinars, to help small business owners. These webinars cover various topics and on the third Wednesday of each month, they focus on government contracting opportunities, certifications, and business development programs. Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. PDT.
Our FREE money and opportunities below are updated weekly. Take a look!
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3/10/2024
Deadline: 3/10/2024 | $20,000 | USA
EYE Program
The EYE program is uniquely designed to provide the next generation of minority entrepreneur participants ages 19-35 with support to enhance their growing business. Business owners will receive g...
3/11/2024
Deadline: 3/11/2024 | $5,200,000 | Illinois
EV Battery Manufacturing Fast Track Training Support
This NOFO sets forth the requirements for funding for the Fast Track Training Support Program funded by the Workforce, Technology and Economic Development Fund, 20 ILCS 605/605-420, for the follo...
Deadline: 3/11/2024 | $5,000 | USA
Black Girl Ventures Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program
The Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program by BGV is a totally unique 3-month leadership skills development program created specifically to expand the capacity of early-stage entrepreneurs and ecosy...
3/14/2024
Deadline: 3/14/2024 | $10,000 | Connecticut
Ignite: A WBDC Grant Program
The Ignite Grant Program is designed to help women-owned businesses grow! Grants between $2,500 and $10,000 will be awarded for clearly defined projects that will have a measurable impact on the ...
Deadline: 3/14/2024 | $10,000 | United States
Ignite: A WBDC Grant Program
Grants between $2,500 and $10,000 will be awarded for clearly defined projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth and profitability.
3/15/2024
Deadline: 3/15/2024 | $40,000,000 | Illinois
Energy Transition Community Grant Program
The Energy Transition Community Grant Program will provide grants to promote economic development to communities that are in an area with a closure or reduced operation of a fossil fuel power pla...
Deadline: 3/15/2024 | $50,000 | USA
Initiative in Reporting on Race and Criminal Justice
the Lipman Center, the Initiative in Reporting on Race and Criminal Justice will annually award up to five grants ranging from $30,000 to $50,000 each to individual newsrooms and independent jour...
Deadline: 3/15/2024 | $25,000 | TEXAS
Veteran Woman Entrepreneur Grant 2024
Foster greater economic development activity in Texas by encouraging and enabling veteran woman-owned small businesses to undertake new and innovative projects.
Deadline: 3/15/2024 | $10,000 | United States
The 10K AI Innovation Grant
The purpose of this grant is to provide $10000 to businesses who plan on using AI in their business ventures
3/16/2024
Deadline: 3/16/2024 | $25,000 | Tulsa, OK
W.E. Build Accelerator by Build in Tulsa
The W.E. Build Accelerator by Build in Tulsa, backed by the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women Initiative, targets diverse early-stage startups led by women, especially from Black and Latinx b...
3/25/2024
Deadline: 3/25/2024 | $3,500,000 | ILLINOIS
Illinois Grocery Initiative
The Illinois Grocery Initiative Equipment Upgrades Grant Program will provide grants for energy-efficient equipment upgrades for existing independently owned for-profit grocery stores, cooperativ...
Deadline: 3/25/2024 | $25,000 | NEW YORK
Offshore Wind Innovation Hub Accelerator
The goal of the OWIH Accelerator is to support the growing offshore wind industry in New York, by bringing the most promising and impactful innovations to scale. To achieve this the program provi...
3/29/2024
Deadline: 3/29/2024 | $10,000 | United States
Restaurant Distaster Relief Fund
$10,000 grants available for selected restaurants across the United States, Puerto Rico, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada affected by natural disasters like fires, floods, and hurricanes.
Deadline: 3/29/2024 | $10,000 | United States
L'Oreal USA Inclusive Beauty Fund Grant Program
L’Oréal USA today announced the launch of its 2024 Inclusive Beauty Fund, which provides financial support and resources to small businesses and entrepreneurs across the beauty industry. Administ...
Deadline: 3/29/2024 | $10,000 | Florida
Mayor's Matching Grant
The Mayor’s Matching Grant Program was implemented in 1994 to partner with neighborhood associations, schools and non-profit organizations to fund projects which address neighborhood needs, impro...
3/31/2024
Deadline: 3/31/2024 | $25,000 | United States
EmpowHer Grants
EmpowHer grants support women who need early-stage business capital, a network of business advisors, or both. Grantees will have access to financial, marketing, leadership, and sector professiona...
Deadline: 3/31/2024 | $30,000 | United States
Her Village Grants
Her Village grants awarded to qualifying nonprofit organizations support work that advances and strengthens entrepreneurial skills, resources, ecosystems, and educational opportunities for girls ...
Deadline: 3/31/2024 | $300 | United States
APACC Small Business Membership Grant
With the support of General Motors, APACC will be able to provide a one-year membership at the Bronze (Individual - $200) or the Silver (Entrepreneur - $300) level.
Deadline: 3/31/2024 | $500 | New York
HerRise Micro-Grant
The HerRise Micro-Grant provides financial support to women of color who are often unable to secure funding for their small business. Each month a $500 micro-grant will be awarded to a small busi...
Deadline: 3/31/2024 | $1,000 | Canada
IMPACT Grants
Primary goal of grant is to fuel the endeavors of businesses and nonprofits that are actively making a significant IMPACT within their communities and beyond. Open to US and Canada-based organiza...
Deadline: 3/31/2024 | $2,000 | United States
Military Entrepreneur Challenge
The Military Entrepreneur Challenge is a nationwide grant program that gives veteran, military spouse, and Gold Star Family entrepreneurs the opportunity to network, learn, and compete for capita...
Deadline: 3/31/2024 | $2,400 | Canada
Grow Your Business Online Grant
Grow Your Business Online grant gives you up to $2,400 to setup e-commerce. Access to a network of more than 11,000 e-commerce advisors
Deadline: 3/31/2024 | $2,750 | United States
Galaxy Grants
Deadline to enter is March 31st, 2024 and the winner(s) will be announced the following week!
Deadline: 3/31/2024 | $5,000 | California
San Francisco Women’s Entrepreneurship Fund
The San Francisco Women’s Entrepreneurship Fund is a joint project of MEDA in collaboration with the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) of the mayor’s office. The Fund provides m...
Deadline: 3/31/2024 | $5,000 | Florida
The Sidewalk Café Incentive (S.C.I.) Program
The Sidewalk Café Incentive (S.C.I.) Program offers financial assistance to qualified property owners or tenants seeking to make outdoor sidewalk café improvements. Sidewalk cafés bring a vibranc...
Deadline: 3/31/2024 | $6,000 | Florida
Downtown Events and Meetings Program
The Downtown Development Board’s (DDB) Downtown Events and Meetings Program is designed to support lodging establishments located within the Downtown Development Area and make them more competiti...
Deadline: 3/31/2024 | $10,000 | Texas
DivInc’s Social Justice Innovation Accelerator
DivInc’s Social Justice Innovation Accelerator supports startups addressing racial inequities in healthcare, education, housing, mobility, criminal justice, or voting. This issue-specific program...
Deadline: 3/31/2024 | $15,000 | Canada
Boost Your Business Technology Grant
Looking to increase productivity? Need to consolidate your back office software? Need better cybersecurity tools? With a plan tailored to your business, we can help with your digital transformation.
Deadline: 3/31/2024 | $15,000 | United States
The Catalyst Fund
The Catalyst Fund makes grants between $2,500–$15,000 to anyone, anywhere in the world who has an early-stage idea or project that addresses pressing global challenges.
Deadline: 3/31/2024 | $20,000 | Florida
The Business Assistance Program (BAP)
BAP provides matching funds to new and expanding businesses in the city to assist in offsetting development fees, including sewer and transportation impact fees, building permit fees, and all ele...
Deadline: 3/31/2024 | $20,000 | United States
Warrior Rising Grant
Warrior Rising strives to accept and assist veterans at any point in the process of starting their own business, whether it is only a concept or if they have actual operations.
Deadline: 3/31/2024 | $40,000 | Florida
The Minority/Women Entrepreneur Business Assistance (MEBA) Program
The Minority/Women Entrepreneur Business Assistance (MEBA) Program is a small business assistance program that was established to retain existing minority-owned businesses located within the Targ...
Deadline: 3/31/2024 | $50,000 | Florida
The Small Business Façade, Site Improvement and Adaptive Reuse Program (FSARP)
The goal of the FSARP is to preserve our history, contribute to our economic vitality by promoting small business and to cultivate vibrant neighborhood business corridors. The FSARP is designed a...
Deadline: 3/31/2024 | $120,000 | Florida
DTO Façade Program
The purpose of the DTO Façade Program is to encourage building owners, businesses, and owners of certain residential properties to invest in properties by financially assisting with renovations t...
Deadline: 3/31/2024 | $150,000 | Florida
Downtown Retail Stimulus Program
The intent of the DTO Retail Program, is to activate spaces within the downtown Orlando Community Redevelopment Area and establish the Area within Downtown Orlando as a retail destination, to att...
Deadline: 3/31/2024 | $350,000 | Wisconsin
Black Business Boost
The Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC), in collaboration with the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM), is pleased to announce the launch of the Black Business...
Deadline: 3/31/2024 | $500,000 | Massachusetts
MassVentures SBIR START Grants
MassVentures offers grants and guidance to startups wanting to convert their research into businesses and commercialize their technologies. 17 grants are awarded each year, ranging from $100,000-...
Deadline: 3/31/2024 | $2,750 | United States
Galaxy Grants
Our mission is to help women and minority entrepeneurs succeed throughout their small business journey by providing important resources, tools, fundings, and knowledge.
4/1/2024
Deadline: 4/1/2024 | $2,000,000 | United States
Rural Innovation Stronger Economy
Selected applicants will use Agency grant funds to provide financial assistance in support of innovation centers and job accelerator programs that improve the ability of distressed rural communit...
4/5/2024
Deadline: 4/5/2024 | $30,000,000 | California
California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program
This is a competitive grant solicitation. The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program announces the availability of up to $30 million in grant funds for projects that ...
4/7/2024
Deadline: 4/7/2024 | $10,000 | United States
Backing Small Business Grant Program
In partnership with American Express, the Backing Small Businesses grant program supports economically vulnerable and under-resourced small businesses with community reach. This year, eligible sm...
4/12/2024
Deadline: 4/12/2024 | $80,000 | United States
SOLVE IT Prize Competition
The Solutions for Lasting, Viable Energy Infrastructure Technologies (SOLVE IT) Prize competition, initiated by the U.S. The Department of Energy, is now open for participants interested in strat...
4/30/2024
Deadline: 4/30/2024 | $500 | United States
Giving Joy Grants
Giving Joy awards one-time, micro grants (up tp $500 USD) to women-led initiatives—giving women entrepreneurs critical resources to start businesses, acquire skills, sustain operations or improve...
Deadline: 4/30/2024 | $7,500 | Washington
Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N)
N2N supports grassroots efforts that lead to increased engagement, power and influence of community members affected by poverty and racial disparities. Priority is on efforts led by people from u...
Deadline: 4/30/2024 | $24,000 | Washington
Small Manufacturers Growth and Support Program
Impact Washington offers small manufacturers across the state the opportunity to have up to 80 hours of direct consulting / training at no cost to the manufacturers.
Deadline: 4/30/2024 | $500 | Massachusetts
Giving Joy Microgrant
Giving Joy is a 501(c)(3) Massachusetts-based nonprofit that strengthens and inspires women’s entrepreneurship worldwide. Through its micro-grants and mentorship program, Giving Joy helps women e...
Deadline: 4/30/2024 | $1,000 | United States
American Dream Award - Hello Alice
These prestigious awards are available to all for-profit businesses operating in the United States. If you become a recipient, you'll receive a package that comprises $1,000 in funding, access to...
5/1/2024
Deadline: 5/1/2024 | $7,500 | United States
2024 Halstead Grant
The Halstead Grant is an annual award for entrepreneurs looking to break into the silver jewelry industry. The winner receives a $7,500 startup grant, as well as $1,000 in jewelry merchandise. Fi...
Deadline: 5/1/2024 | $10,000 | New York
LDCENY Brooklyn Women's Business Center Program
Actively advocating for grant and loan solutions to ensure the financial sustainability of clients.