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American Express Leadership Academy - The Academy is for people in the non-profit sector who are intentionally striving to be better equipped to respond adaptively to challenges, and to keep going in the face of adversity. -  https://commonpurpose.org/american-express-leadership-academy#anchor1

Awesome Foundation - Foundation distributes $1,000 grants, no strings attached, to projects and their creators. At each fully autonomous chapter, the money is pooled together from the coffers of ten or so self-organizing “micro-trustees”.  Awarded monthly - https://www.awesomefoundation.org/en

Canva Pro For Nonprofits - If you are a nonprofit, you can register now to get Canva’s premium features for free. - https://www.canva.com/canva-for-nonprofits/

Curql Accelerate Program - Any company innovating in fintech or banking is encouraged to apply! Investments will be made exclusively into CUSOs (Credit Union Service Organizations) which is a qualification they will help companies add as part of their investment. Funding of $100,000. Apply by 3/9/2025 - https://www.gener8tor.com/investment-accelerators/curql

Giving Joy Microgrant - Available to women 18 and older - The Giving Joy Micro Grant Program is inviting women across Europe and Middle East to apply for funding aimed at empowering women, girls, and families. This initiative supports innovative ideas, businesses, and organizations that focus on making a positive impact in their communities. Eligible applicants can propose activities in any legal field or trade, making this an exciting opportunity for women to bring their visions to life. Grant of $500. Apply by 4/30/25 (later deadlines for different regions) - https://givingjoygrants.org/grant-application

Inclusive Action Awards -Open to SMEs based in and creating positive impact for women in low- and middle-income markets globally. Funding of $5,000. Apply by 3/25/2025 - https://inclusiveactionhub.untapinnovate.com/

O’Shaughnessy Fellowships & Grants - A one-year program that unites the world’s most bold and undiscovered researchers, builders and creatives to find, build and spread new ideas. Funding of $100,000. Apply by 4/30/2025 - https://www.osv.llc/oshaughnessy-fellowships

Savvy Fellowship - Savvy is a 12-week virtual Fellowship program for young professionals seeking to be part of the new generation of impact entrepreneurs. Applicants should be 40 or younger - https://savvyfellows.com/team/

Black Innovation Launchpad - The Black Innovation Launchpad is a FREE virtual skills development platform focused on building the next generation of Black entrepreneurs. https://www.dmzlaunchpad.ca/courses/black-innovation-launchpad

BMO Community Giving Grant - BMO has a long history of supporting registered charities and non-profit organizations. Funding applications are accepted online and are considered if you have a program or project that aligns with their focus areas and meets their eligibility criteria. Deadline of 3/31/25 and 9/30/25 - https://our-impact.bmo.com/our-practices/bmo-gives/

NBA Foundation Grant - Must be a non profit based in Canada that focuses on projects or programs on college attainment, career readiness, job training, youth employment, school-to-career pathways, credentialing, entrepreneurship, or internships that target Black youth aged 14-24. Funding of $25,000. Apply by 3/14/2025 - https://nbafoundation.nba.com/grants/

Black Ambition Prize - Black Ambition seeks to support entrepreneurs from backgrounds that have historically been overlooked by venture capital funding. To be eligible to apply, a team must have at least one founding member from such a background, including, but not limited to, backgrounds such as Black/African/African American, Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx, LGBTQ, parents with earned income below the poverty level, first-generation immigrants, first-generation college graduates, and those raised by a single parent. Founders from any background traditionally overlooked in venture capital funding may apply regardless of race. Funding up to $100,000. Apply by 5/2/2025  - https://platform.younoodle.com/competition/2025_black_ambition_prize_competition

Faire Small Business Grant - Small business grant program gives select new stores $5,000 to use on Faire to stock their shelves with amazing products. Apply by $5,000 - https://www.faire.com/en/small-business-grant

EmpowerHer Grant - Boundless Futures Foundation - The Boundless Futures Foundation awards grants to U.S.-based female entrepreneurs and nonprofits that support female entrepreneurship. The EmpowHer Grant offers entrepreneurs up to $25,000, with funds provided as reimbursements for business expenses upon proof of payment.  EmpowHer Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis - https://boundlessfutures.org/our-impact/

Honeybook Breakthrough Grant - Open to all small business owners. You can use the funds to expand your product line, move to a new space, purchase new equipment, or anything else that will help you breakthrough in 2025! The grant runs from January 17 through April 2, 2025. Funding of $10,000 -https://www.honeycombcredit.com/breakthrough

Idea Cafe Small Business Grant - Idea Cafe, an online resource center for women-owned businesses, has been awarding Idea Cafe Small Business Grants of $1,000 to women entrepreneurs who either own a business currently or want to start their own business. Applications are now being taken for women who would like to apply for the grant money. (no fee but must sign up to be part of Idea Cafe) - https://www.businessownersideacafe.com/business_grants/index.php

Kitty Fund - Helping Mompreneurs - The Kitty Fund makes small micro investments in Moms who are running employer-based small businesses with two or more employees. Funding of $1,000. Applications open 3/18/25 - https://foundersfirstcdc.org/kitty-fund

Minority Business Circle - Supportive network for diverse entrepreneurs in various industries, offering opportunities like grants, loans, significant discounts on essential business products, and a comprehensive step-by-step guide with customized tools to track progress and foster growth. See link for info - https://minoritybusinesscircle.com/

Rémy Martin This is My City Grant - Are you an emerging creative making a notable cultural impact in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, or New York City? Rémy Martin’s This is My City grant program is seeking visionary artists, musicians, designers, and entrepreneurs who are making an impact in their communities. Funding of $20,000. Apply by 4/11/2025 - https://helloalice.com/grants/remy-martin-this-is-my-city-grant-program/

Substack Creator Accelerator Fund - The Substack Creator Accelerator Fund is for creators who are ready to expand their reach and subscription business by taking advantage of Substack’s growth network and full suite of publishing, community, and discovery tools. Any U.S.-based individual creator, or small group of creators, who have a monthly recurring revenue (MRR) of at least $2,000 can apply. -https://read.substack.com/p/substack-creator-accelerator-fund

Warrior Rising Grant - Warrior Rising strives to accept and assist veterans at any point in the process of starting their own business, whether it is only a concept or if they have actual operations. Funding of $20,000 - https://www.warriorrising.org/apply/

ZenBusiness Free LLC Formation for Moms - To help mothers take the first step toward entrepreneurship, ZenBusiness is covering business formation costs and will help entrepreneurs form an LCC, track expenses, secure a business name, and more.  -https://www.zenbusiness.com/moms/