January Grants You Should be Applying for
Running a small business is not easy. A lot of times social media will bring confusion into the mx as the show so much success for someone who just got started. Don’t believe the hype.
In these trying times it’s important to consider different avenues to keep you business afloat.
One way is grants. Grants can be a great way to help businesses grow and expand. They can provide much-needed resources and funding that can help businesses become more sustainable and successful. Grants can also provide access to new markets, technology, and other resources that can help businesses reach their goals. However, it is important to research the different types of grants available and make sure that they are the right fit for your business before applying.
These are some grants that are available for the month of January. Join our mailing list to get the full EXCLUSIVE list sent right to your inbox.
Black New Venture Competition - The Black New Venture Competition (BNVC) connects promising early-stage Black founders with resources to develop their ventures into dynamic powerhouses. The competition serves as a launching pad for innovative ventures by providing exposure to capital, mentors, and advisors. Funding up to $200,000. Apply by 1/10/2023 - https://bnvc2023.splashthat.com/
BK-XL Accelerator Program - BK-XL is an early-stage 10-week startup accelerator program for BIPOC founders. You do not need to be a current New York resident to apply. However, upon acceptance into the BK-XL program, you must be based out of Brooklyn for the duration of the programming. Investments up to $500,000. Apply by 1/20/2023 - https://visiblehands.smapply.io/prog/bk-xl/?utm_campaign=BKXL_Lightbox&utm_source=bk-xl.com&utm_medium=web
California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) - The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California. Businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for over $180 million available in tax credits by applying in one of the three application periods each year. Applicants will be analyzed based on twelve different factors of evaluation, including the number of full-time jobs being created, the amount of investment, and strategic importance to the state or region. Deadlines of 1/23/23 and 3/20/23 - https://business.ca.gov/california-competes-tax-credit/
Feed The Soul Foundation Grant - Grant to aid marginalized professionals in the culinary industry who identify as Black and Latinx. Applicant must own a culinary business with at least 4 employees. Grants for $10,000. Apply by 1/31/2023 - https://feedthesoul.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6gPK0ODLAxlJQRE
FemHealth Accelerator Grant - Applicants should be early-stage women-owned companies in the FemHealth space building technology-enabled products and solutions that drastically improve women’s health and wellness. Grants for $10,000. Apply by 1/27/2023 - https://www.stitchcrew.com/femhealth-accelerator
Fruit Guys Community Fund Grant - The applicant farm must be an established working farm with at least 1 year of experience that is looking to improve operations. Projects should help small farms and orchards operate more environmentally and economically, as well as strengthen community outreach. Funding up to $5000. Apply by 1/30/23 - https://fruitguyscommunityfund.org/apply/
Mazuma Small Business Grant - Mazuma will select finalists to feature on their website and social media. They will then open the vote to the public to help decide which finalist wins the $10,000 grand prize. They will also provide a $1,000 prize for two additional business owners. Apply by 1/15/2023 - https://mazumausa.com/contest/
StitchCrew FemHealth Accelerator - Accelerator is seeking early-stage women-owned companies in the FemHealth space to build technology-enabled products and solutions that drastically improve women’s health and wellness. Funding of $10,000. Apply by 1/27/2023 - https://www.stitchcrew.com/femhealth-accelerator
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready (for Hispanic-owned businesses) - To be eligible for the grant, qualified applicants must be a 51 percent Hispanic-owned small business and complete, in any combination, at least two courses, coaching events, or community events by the application deadline of January 13, 2023. Grants for $10,000. Apply by 1/13/2023 - https://www.verizon.com/about/responsibility/digital-inclusion/small-business-training
Young Farmer Grant Program - National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) has partnered with Chipotle to support young and beginning farmers and ranchers’ startup and grow their businesses with a flexible funding opportunity each spring. Must be under the age of 40. Grants for $7,500. Apply by 1/13/23 - https://www.youngfarmers.org/youngfarmergrants/
Oakland Facade and Tenant Improvement Program - The Facade and Tenant Improvement Programs (FTIP) are designed to support investment for commercial retail buildings with storefront businesses in the city of Oakland. Grants for up to $75,000. Apply by 1/31/2023 -http://www.oaklandca.gov/ftip [California Only]
San José Access SBDC Small Business Rent Relief Grant Program - The City of San José is providing grant funding of up to $15,000 to support small businesses with outstanding rent and utility debts related to Covid-19. Apply by 1/9/2023 - https://www.accesssbdc.org/sjrr22 [California Only]
Truist Foundation Fellowship - Truist Foundation Fellowship, powered by Watson Institute, is a 16-week program that equips entrepreneurs, small business owners, and nonprofit founders with technical training, directly applicable business skills, and financial literacy to increase their positive impact within the communities they support through job creation and economic development. This Fellowship is for individuals impacting or serving emerging markets across rural and urban Georgia. Funding of $1,000. Apply by 1/15/2023 - https://watson.is/truist-foundation-fellowship/ [Georgia Only]
Boise Small Business Grant - Small businesses must be located within Boise city limits and have fewer than 20 employees. Grants for $4,000. Apply by 1/31/2023 - https://www.cityofboise.org/arpa/small-business-grant [Idaho Only]
Hispanic Owned Business Grant for Louisiana - Must be at least 51% Hispanic-owned business for-profit business operating in the state of Louisiana and be/become a Member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Louisiana. Grants are $2,500 - first come, first served. https://hispanicchamberla.com/hispanic-owned-small-businesses-grant/ [Louisiana Only]
Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Small Business Grant – Grants of $5000 are available to small businesses in St. George, Tompkinsville, and Stapleton. Apply by 1/15/23 - https://www.sichamber.com/driapplication [New York Only]
Alexandria Business and the Arts Collaborative Grant - The intention of the grant is to provide support to local businesses to hire artists and arts organizations to create new art-centered projects in a variety of media that will benefit the community. Locally based businesses will need to apply and are required to include at least one artist. Funding up to $10,000. Apply by 1/27/2023 - https://www.alexandriava.gov/recreation-programs/program/city-of-alexandria-arts-grant-opportunities [Virginia Only]
DC Bridge Fund 3.0 - Must be a brick-and-mortar for-profit business within Washington, DC. Funding up to $45,000. Apply by 1/13/2023 - https://dmped.dc.gov/page/bridge-fund- [DC Only]
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