Nov 2024 Grant Round Up
🍂 Gratitude and growth go hand in hand. We're thankful for the chance to support your journey with our curated grant round-up.
GRANT TIP OF THE MONTH: Utilize Visuals in Your Proposals
When assembling your grant proposals, consider including relevant visuals to make your submission stand out. Charts, infographics, and photographs can illustrate key points more effectively than text alone. Visuals can help convey the impact of your project, clarify complex information, and keep the reviewer engaged. Ensure that each visual is clear, professional, and directly relevant to the content of your proposal.
TL;DR - Enhance your grant proposals with visuals to effectively communicate your message and engage reviewers.
Weekly Skip Grants —$1,000 | Nov 6, 13, 20, & 27
Must be a US-based entrepreneur 18 or over
Must watch live to win on Nov 6, 13, 20, & 27 at 3pm ET on Skip's YouTube
Must download the Skip App to see your entry number and PIN code. If your entry number is announced during the live, enter your PIN code during the live in the comments
The BGV Pitch Program: LA—$5,000-$15,000 | Nov 6 (Deadline)
The Black Girl Ventures Pitch Program flips the traditional pitch experience on its head: we coach entrepreneurs, host a live crowdfunded pitch competition, then connect them to community and professionals to support them on their journey.
You don't need to have experience pitching.
Doritos Crash The Super Bowl Ad Contest—$1 Million | Nov 11 (Deadline)
Everyone thinks creating a Doritos® Super Bowl spot is so easy. Well, now it’s time for you to walk the talk and prove that you are the creative mastermind you think you are.
Time to prove you can create a better Doritos® spot than the pros for Super Bowl LIX. Make it bold, unique and funny. Basically, just make it awesome. No pressure.
Galaxy Directory Grant—$1,500 | Nov 14 (Deadline)
As a Community member, you get the ability to list your business on the Galaxy Directory & entered to win the exclusive Galaxy Directory Grant for $1,500!
eBay Circle Fashion Innovation Fund—$50,000 | Nov 15 (Deadline)
The eBay Circular Fashion Fund is going global! They are on the hunt for businesses who push the boundaries of technology and services to drive circular fashion forward.
Businesses will have the chance to secure up to $50K in funding and advance to pitch their business model to eBay's global leadership team.
This is an opportunity to be awarded ‘eBay Circular Fashion Innovator of the Year’ and receive an additional investment of up to $300K.
The Fifteen Percent Pledge SephoeBeauty Grant —$100,000 | Nov 15 (Deadline)
The 15 Percent Pledge, in partnership with Sephora, is launching the Sephora Beauty Grant, awarding one Black business owner within the beauty industry a $100,000 grant to unlock the next level of growth and potential for their brand.
Must sell a product in at least one of the following categories:
Beauty
Haircare
Makeup / Makeup tools
Skincare
Fragrance
Bath & Body
Cécred x BeyGood Fund—$10,000 | Nov 20 (Deadline)
Fostering talent, promoting professionalism, and supporting entrepreneurship within the hair industry is deeply important.
The Cécred x BeyGOOD Fund, celebrates the influence professional stylists have on hair health and the critical importance of advocating for the salon community. An annual $500,000 will fund cosmetology school scholarships and salon business grants across five cities chosen for their large, diverse community of hair stylists: Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and New Jersey.
Verizon x LISC SuperBowl LIX Grant—$25,000 | Nov 22 (Deadline)
Three Digital Ready superfans will be chosen as grantees to take part in a special small business event during February’s Super Bowl LIX Week and attend the big game. Grantees will also receive a $25,000 grant from LISC.
Verizon is committed to uplifting small businesses. During Super Bowl LIX Week, the three grantees will share the spotlight with other leaders at this special event highlighting the impact and importance of small businesses.
Door Dash Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund—$10,000 | Dec 2 (Deadline)
DoorDash, in partnership with Hello Alice, has started the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund to provide grants and resources to local restaurants across the United States and Puerto Rico affected by natural disasters.
Small businesses are the center of local economies, yet nearly 40% of small businesses are unable to reopen following a disaster, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Disaster can occur at a moment's notice and access to capital is crucial to helping a restaurant rebuild their business following a disaster.
AMAKA Grants—$500 (Subscription + Creator Credits) | Ongoing (No Deadline)
AMAKA Grants is open to qualified Brands, Business Owners and Creative Entrepreneurs who are looking to take their business to the next level. Whether you're a graphic designer seeking to upgrade your toolkit, a content creator looking to streamline your workflow, or a small business owner aiming to enhance your digital presence, AMAKA Grants can provide the boost you need.
Wish Local Empowerment Program—$500-$2,000 | Ongoing (No Deadline)
Wish is dedicating a $2M dollar fund to give roughly 4,000 Wish Local small business partners financial support.
The selected recipients will receive amounts between $500 - $2000. This program will only be open to Black-owned stores, to help promote equality and diversity in American business.