The CEO of Eat Me Guilt Free has opened a grant for women and “mom-preneurs” to grow them financially, spiritually, physically, and emotionally. The winner will receive a one year supply of Eat ME Guilt Free products, a physical health and wellness prize, and $10,000.

Applications open on October 19th.

The Nasdaq Foundation “strives to accelerate progress in diversifying entrepreneurship and empowering a more diverse group of investors”. They are aiming to provide grants to organizations and businesses whose work centers around supporting women and/or under-served minority communities.

Applications are due May 2024

SONY’s Create Action grants are tailored towards nonprofit organizations centering their efforts on social justice issues and are community-focused and driven..
Winners receive $50k in cash, $50k in SONY electronic products, and a SONY-produced short film detailing the organization’s story.

Applications open in March 2024

Over the next 5 years, T-Mobile will be executing an initiative to support people and organizations that help small towns across the U.S. thrive and grow. Examples of supported projects are “revitalizing or repurposing a historic structure, creating a downtown asset or destination, or improving a space where friends and neighbors gather.”
Winners receive up to $50k.

Applications are due January 2nd, 2024

BGV — described as not being the traditional pitch experience — is a crowdfunded pitch competition that features coaching from entrepreneurs and allows participants to connect to a community of professionals for support along the journey. Each founder has 3 mins to pitch & a 3 min Q&A from the audience

The founder who receives the most votes wins.

For small businesses who have an active FedEx Business account BEFORE 09/01/23, FedEx is offering cash prizes and additional perks to small businesses who apply to this grant program.

The grand prize winner will receive $50k, an addition al 9 businesses will be awarded $20k each, plus so much more.

Applications open March 1st and close April 1st,

Annually, the Dr. Scoll Foundation allows for 501c3 nonprofit organizations to submit Letters of Intent for grant awards. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations that focus on education, social services, healthcare, civil & cultural, and environmental.

Applications are due March 1st.

This foundation offers funding to nonprofit organizations and businesses that focus on Racial Justice, Economic Justice, or Environmental Justice. Awards are given in the form of grants ($50kto $250k) or program-related investments ($200k o $500k).

Applications are due April 30th.

BoA provides grant awards to nonprofit organizations across the country and have two focus areas of giving:
#1. Economic mobility focused on the needs o individuals and families (workforce development & education, and basic needs).
#2. Economic mobility focused on the needs of the community (affordable housing, small business, and neighborhood revitalization)
Grant awards range from $500 to $1M+.

Applications for area #2 open May 27th, 2024
Applications for area #1 open January 2025

This foundation focuses on promoting school-to-career employment opportunities that target Black youth ages 14 to 24 years old.
Grants are given to nonprofit organizations who serve a minimum of 25 youth annually and have to be serving youth within one of the 28 NBA markets. Grant awards range from $5k to $250k.

Applications are accepting anytime throughout the year.

This pitch competition is designed to connect Black-owned businesses throughout the country to corporations who seek to expand an diversify their supply chain with new products and services. It is focused on breaking down the systematic and systemic barriers that have disenfranchised Black business owners.
There’s a 1st place prize of $10k; 2nd place prize of $5k; and 3rd place prize of $2.5k.

Phase 1 applications are due June 3rd, 2024.

This funder makes “early-stage investments in tech-driven businesses that create new frameworks of ownership and opportunity within marginalized communities.” Additionally, they help its founders connect with institutional investors “who often don’t have the expertise or lived experience in these communities to appreciate the huge opportunities at hand.”
This work is centered on expanding the capabilities of these businesses and showcasing their importance. Investments range from $250k to $3M, and will be given to Seed to Series B, focusing on companies that are growing quickly, with demonstrated traction in a $1B+ market.

Applications are accepted at any time during the year.