CALIFORNIA — Goldman-Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses Voices, a survey designed to help small business owners advocate for policy changes, found that 63% give the federal government a “C or below” letter grade on the effectiveness of programs, services and tax credits available for small businesses.
Private companies have stepped in to fill the gap where government support for small businesses may be lacking. Through initiatives such as grants, loans, mentorship programs, and partnerships, private companies contribute to fostering entrepreneurship and economic development.
Here is a list of the latest grants due in the next 70 days to support small business growth. Click the link to be taken to the application page:
The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund and Grubhub have more than $1,000,000 in grant opportunities. Restaurants can apply for this grant by providing specific plans outlining how the funding will be utilized and expectations of growth. Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 will be awarded based on need and growth opportunity showcased in the application.
Deadline: March 15, 2024
IFundWomen • BOTOX® Cosmetic Grant Program
For the second year, BOTOX Cosmetic, in partnership with IFundWomen, will help close the Confidence Gap by providing 20 entrepreneurs each with $25,000 grants, coaching, and mentorship. Applicants must register for a free IFundWomen account to apply.
Deadline: March 19, 2024
NAACP X L’Oréal Inclusive Beauty Fund
In collaboration with GlobalGiving, L’Oréal is partnering with the NAACP for the second round of the Inclusive Beauty Fund to provide $10,000 grants to entrepreneurs in the Beauty Industry. Applicants must register for a free Hello Alice account to apply.
Deadline: Mar 29, 2024
Hispanic Federation x L’Oréal Inclusive Beauty Fund
L’Oréal’s Inclusive Beauty Fund and Hispanic Federation are partnering to award 20 one-time grants of $10,000 each to expand economic inclusion and empower beauty entrepreneurs across the United States. Professional mentorship and business development support is also provided.
Deadline: Mar 29, 2024
Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund
To help restaurants recover in times of critical need, DoorDash has partnered with Hello Alice to create the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund. The fund supports restaurants impacted by natural disasters like fires, floods, and hurricanes, and provides relief through $10,000 grants.
Deadline: March 29, 2024
Start.Pivot.Grow, wants to help your business in 2024 whether it helps you pay for new software, equipment, marketing, an operating expense or bookkeeping, their $2,500 grant is your opportunity to turn goals into action.
Deadline: March 31, 2024
2024 FedEx Small Business Grants Program
FedEx invites business owners to apply to the 2024 FedEx Small Business Grants Program. FedEx is awarding one $50,000 grand prize and an additional nine $20,000 grants. The business needs to have opened a FedEx business account before September 1, 2023 to be eligible to apply.
Deadline: April 1, 2024
IFundWomen • Angel City Football Club’s Player Grant
Angel City FC, a majority women-owned and community-minded organization, has teamed up with IFundWomen, Inc. to fund and support entrepreneurs who want to launch a new enterprise or grow their small businesses. Any gender may apply. Ten entrepreneurs will be awarded a $10,000 grant and 1 year of coaching. Applicants must register for a free IFundWomen account to apply.
Deadline: April 8, 2024
The Lip Bar launched Bawse Ventures, a micro fund that will invest in three entrepreneurs to give them grants up to $25,000 and seed funding where there typically is none. The business must sell a product or offer a service, have annual revenue of at least $50k or more and BIPOC people must own at least 50% or more equity in the company to be eligible to apply.
Deadline: April 12, 2024
