National Resources

National Resources

Corporate loan/grant programs
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Amazon Business

Amazon's 2024 Small Business Grant

Amazon Business is awarding over $250,000 in monetary grants and prizes to support the growth of 15 small businesses. Amazon Business small business customers based in the US with annual revenues of $1,000,000 or less can apply for a grant from May 1–May 24, 2024.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Friday, May 24, 2024
Corporate loan/grant programs, Nonprofit loan/grant programs
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The NAACP and BACARDI

Backing the B.A.R. Grant

Backing the B.A.R. is an NAACP initiative that is awarding over $100,000 in acceleration grants, education, support and entrepreneurship solutions for Black-owned bars, restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, liquor stores and small businesses in the process of applying for a liquor license. 

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Friday, May 24, 2024
Corporate loan/grant programs
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H&R Block

Fund her Future Small Business Grant

One grand prize winner will receive a small business grant of $50,000. Additional finalists will receive a grant of $12,500. All winners will also receive services from H&R Block experts, including tax assistance, bookkeeping, and more.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Sunday, May 26, 2024
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Block Advisors by H&R Block

Fund Her Future Grant

To help close the gap in funding and support for women-owned small businesses, Block Advisors by H&R Block created the Fund Her Future small business grant program. The program will award five women-owned small businesses a combined total of $100,000 in funding and access to a year of small business services from Block Advisors.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Sunday, May 26, 2024
Corporate loan/grant programs
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Jobber

Jobber Grants

They want to recognize your accomplishments and accelerate your plans for the future, and have 15 grants worth $10,000 each to award to every type of home service professional. Home service businesses provide a one time or recurring install, repair, maintenance, or mobile services to clients at residential or commercial properties.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Corporate loan/grant programs
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AT&T

She’s Connected by AT&T

Apply today to become a part of the She’s Connected by AT&T community and for a chance to win $50,000 for your small business, along with the full support of the She’s Connected by AT&T platform. This grant is available to women-owned small businesses.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Nonprofit loan/grant programs
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NDN Collective

Community Self-Determination Grant

This grant opportunity will provide Tribal Nations, communities and organizations as an investment in Indigenous power and a means to foster equity and inclusion, and to reframe decision-making with those most impacted. Applications open May 29, 2024.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Government loan/grant programs
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United States Department of Agriculture

USDA Farm Ownership Loans

Farm Ownership Loans offer up to 100 percent financing and are a valuable resource to help farmers and ranchers purchase or enlarge family farms, improve and expand current operations, increase agricultural productivity, and assist with land tenure to save farmland for future generations. There are 3 types of Direct Farm Ownership Loans: "regular," joint financing, and down payment depending upon individual needs.

Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Corporate loan/grant programs
National

Wish Local

Wish Local Empowerment Program

The Wish Local Empowerment Program will award 4,000 Wish Local small business partners financial support in amounts between $500 - $2000. This program will only be open to Black-owned, brick-and-mortar stores, to help promote equality and diversity in American business.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted
Nonprofit loan/grant programs
National

Corporate Counsel Women of Color Entrepreneurs

Women of Color Business Grants

The Corporate Counsel Women of Color Grant Program will award five $2,500 grants to women of color entrepreneurs. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis and will be awarded in January 2025.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Application deadline: Open, no end date posted