GRANT PROGRAMS
Black business owners can apply for $500 - $2,000 grants through the Wish Local Empowerment Grant program. To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old, have 20 or fewer employees, generate an annual revenue of less than $1 million and own a brick-and-mortar store in the US. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Each month, The Freed Fellowship gives a $500 grant to one business owner in the US to invest in their existing business, no strings attached or equity required.
Galaxy Of Stars aims to help women and minority entrepreneurs succeed with a $3,570 grant for tools to launch their business.
The National Black Business Pitch (NBBP) is a competition designed to connect Black-owned businesses to corporations who seek to expand and diversify their supply chain with new products and services. Companies selected receive cash prizes up to $10,000
LegalZoom, the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G League are committed to encouraging entrepreneurship by supporting and investing in small business owners by giving away $10,000 in grants and free LegalZoom products
Black-owned business on with Amazon professional seller accounts can apply to join the Amazon Black Business Accelerator. Participants receive a $500 credit to apply toward Amazon Professional Seller startup or operational costs, access to an educational library and monthly webinars and free credits and services for marketing and advertising support.