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GRANTS

What is a GRANT?

“A GRANT is a way the government funds your ideas and projects to provide public services and stimulate the economy.” -Grants 101 

To learn more visit grants.gov 

https://www.grants.gov/learn-grants/grants-101.html

Why should you be applying to them?

Well, quite frankly because its free money from the government and we believe small business owners should always apply for grants to support their business vs. bootstrapping 100%. 

NJ offers numerous grants for small business owners. This list is fairly comprehensive. We will continue to update so check back regularly. 

Hello Alice: Small Business Growth Fund 

DEADLINE: 7/21/2023 

GRANT REWARD: $5K-$25K 

ELIGIBILITY: 

  • Be a for profit business located and registered in one of the 50 US, PR, OR DC
  • Less than $1M in 2022 gross annual revenue 
  • Have a commitment to their customers and community 
  • Have a clear plan for how the funds will help them achieve a significant growth milestone in 2023 
Apply HERE

Womens Net Startup Grant 

DEADLINE: Rolling deadlines. The next deadline is 7/31/2023 

GRANT REWARD: Up to $30k every month 

ELIGIBILITY: 

  • Female entrepreneurs 
Apply HERE

Business Impact Grant Program for WoC Business Owners, Publish Her 

DEADLINE: 8/31/2023 

GRANT REWARD: 10 finalists to be voted for (1) $5,000 prize 

ELIGIBILITY: 

  • You must be a legal resident of the U.S., 21 years of age or older, and a woman of color business owner.
  • Your business must be 100 percent women-owned, a legally established business entity in the U.S. (established for one year or more), and generate $50,000 or more in annual revenue.
Apply HERE

Lynn Shelton of a Certain Age Grant 

DEADLINE: 8/1/2023 

GRANT REWARD: $25k to an individual woman, non-binary, and/or transgender U.S. filmmakers, age 39 or older, who is working on their first narrative feature (65 minutes or over) as a director. 

ELIGIBILITY: 

  • Eligible filmmakers must have “director” credit on at least one short film or feature documentary and have a desire to work in the narrative space. Filmmakers with “director” credit on a feature-length (70+ min) narrative film will not be considered.
  • Filmmaker should be a woman, non-binary, and/or transgender individual, and be 39 years or older at the time of their application.
  • Filmmaker must be able to receive income in the U.S.
  • Filmmaker should be at a point in their career where such recognition would be meaningful and provide needed support.
  • We strongly encourage filmmakers to apply who identify as either disabled, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color), LGBTQ2IA+, or who live in rural areas.
Apply HERE

Fearless Strivers Grant, Fearless Foundation 

DEADLINE: 8/31/2023 

GRANT REWARD:

•Grantees will receive $20,000 in grants to go towards business growth;
•Digital tools to help them grow their business online; and
•Mentorship

ELIGIBILITY: 

  • Business must be at least 51% black woman owned
  • Revenue generating (Minimum annual revenue of $50,000 strongly preferred)
  • Formed under United States law and operating in the United States

Apply HERE

Queer to Stay, Showtime & Human Rights Campaign 

DEADLINE: 8/31/2023 

GRANT REWARD:

Unknown amount, at least 25 winners 

ELIGIBILITY: 

  • US based for profit businesses, primarily serve/cater to the LGBTQ+ community 
Apply HERE

She’s Connected, AT&T

DEADLINE: 8/31/2023 

GRANT REWARD:

  • $20,000 to go towards their small business
  • One full year of AT&T service with a brand new device
  • Involvement in feature episode* of #ShesConnected

 

ELIGIBILITY: 

  • Read the rules on the application page 
Apply HERE

NJEDA Small Business Lease Grant 

DEADLINE: None / Rolling basis 

GRANT REWARD:

  • Two grant awards of 20 percent of the annual lease payments on a minimum 5- year lease term:

  • First disbursement will be made after execution of grant agreement, for an amount equal to 20 percent of annual lease payment.
  • Second disbursement will be made after 12 months of lease payments have been paid by the applicant, for an amount equal to 20 percent of annual lease payment.

 

ELIGIBILITY: 

Be a commercial business, nonprofit, or operator of an incubator.

Meet SBA definition of a Small Business – determined by employee count and NAICS code.

Provide a current tax clearance certificate prior to approval.

Provide certification from the landlord showing they are current on lease payments.

Be in good standing with Department of Labor and Department of Environmental Protection.

Certify at time of application that they are not in default of any other NJEDA or State assistance.

Certify at application the applicant will pay wages that are the greater of $15/hour or 120% of the minimum wage rate for the term of the grant agreement (five years). Tipped employees are only required to be paid 120% of minimum wage rate.

Commit to remaining in the facility for at least five years.

Apply HERE

Siete Juntos Fund 

DEADLINE: August 15, 2023

GRANT REWARD:

  • Grants range from $10k-$50k
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ELIGIBILITY: 

Siete Foods is looking to uplift majority Latina-owned food trucks, bakeries, and eateries across the nation with a total of $200,000 in awards 

Apply HERE

Antares REACH Grant

DEADLINE: August 4, 2023

GRANT REWARD: 

  • $20k in grants and opportunities to access additional business resources to founders who have exhibited significant growth potential and the ability to make a profound impact in their respective industries to help unleash their full potential, fuel their growth trajectories, and foster innovation

ELIGIBILITY: 

To be eligible, applicants must be a U.S. resident leading for-profit companies majority (51%+) owned and operated by entrepreneur(s) from historically underrepresented groups who are leading venture-scalable businesses. 

Apply HERE

The Keep It Local Business Fund Sponsored by the Nextdoor Kind Foundation

DEADLINE: September 1, 2023 at 6P EST 

GRANT REWARD: 

  • The Nextdoor Kind Foundation is partnering with the NAACP for the second year to offer $100,000 in grants and valuable business resources. This collaborative initiative aims to support entrepreneurs of color nationwide in achieving their business goals.

ELIGIBILITY: 

To be eligible, the business must be majority (51%+) owned and/or operated by a person(s) of color.

Apply HERE

Fresh Start Business Grant 

DEADLINE: September 30, 2023 

GRANT REWARD: 

  • $2,500 

 

ELIGIBILITY: 

21 years or older, US resident, must be planning to start a new business or grow an existing business in a significant way, 2 minute video on how entrepreneurship will impact your life & sample business plan

Apply HERE

Hometown Grant Program: T-Mobile & Main Street America 

DEADLINE: September 30, 2023 

GRANT REWARD: 

  • Up to $50,000

 

ELIGIBILITY: 

T-Mobile awards up to $50,000 for shovel-ready projects. Applicant’s proposal must include plans, budget, timeline, anticipated impact, and up to five letters of support. Elected officials, town managers/employees, tribal leaders, or nonprofit community leaders from small towns with population less than 50,000 can apply.

Apply HERE

Startup Collective by Aveeno

DEADLINE: August 13, 2023 

GRANT REWARD: 

  • $100,000

 

ELIGIBILITY: 

The Startup Collective by Aveeno is an initiative designed to empower Black female-identifying entrepreneurs with a product, brand, or technology that meets the skin or hair care needs of Black consumers. They will be enabled to achieve business growth by providing them with access to grants, education, and resources.

Apply HERE

Giving Joy Grants 

DEADLINE: September 30,2023  

GRANT REWARD: 

  • $500 

 

ELIGIBILITY: 

Giving Joy awards one-time, micro grants (up to $500 USD) to women-led initiatives—giving women entrepreneurs critical resources to start businesses, sustain operations or improve their ideas worldwide..

Apply HERE

Tory Burch: Fellows Program  

DEADLINE: September 26,2023  

GRANT REWARD: 

  • $5k

 

ELIGIBILITY: 

  • A woman entrepreneur who owns the largest or equal stake in a qualifying business that is majority (51% or more) owned and controlled by women
  • 21 years or older as of the application due date, November 2, 2023
  • Proficient in English
  • A legal resident of the United States and its territories
  • For profit, from any industry
  • Early-stage (one to five years of operations preferred)
  • Generating revenues (minimum of $75,000 strongly preferred)
  • Formed under United States law and operating in the United States and its territories
Apply HERE

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