PicoBlog

GRANT TIP OF THE MONTH: Showcase Impact and Innovation

Grantors / grant reviews are typically drawn to projects that promise significant impact and innovation. In your applications, look for ways to vividly describe the potential outcomes and where possible how they advance the grantor’s objectives (or mission).

TL;DR - Use data and stories to paint a compelling picture of what your project will achieve.

Her Village grants awarded to qualifying nonprofit organizations support work that advances and strengthens entrepreneurial skills, resources, ecosystems, and educational opportunities for girls and women.

Grants typically range from $5,000 to $30,000. their grantmaking to nonprofits is founded in the belief that, equipped with support, skills, and capital, female entrepreneurs can have a boundless impact in society.

Through this grant program, five (5) qualified women entrepreneurs will be selected to each receive a $10,000 grant, a one (1) hour session with a select expert advisor through Female Founder Collective’s NORTH platform, as well as a one-year membership to FFC’s 10th House.

Thanks to the support of Alera Group, the Enthuse Foundation Insurance Grant will provide women entrepreneurs with funds towards insurance costs. One woman entrepreneur will receive $2,500 towards insurance-related costs (car, homeowners, medical, life, equipment).

The Lip Bar is launching grant program Bawse Ventures to support the next generation of BIPOC entrepreneurs. BIPOC founders with brands across consumer packaged goods categories can apply to receive grants of up to $25,000 in funding from the program along with a year-long mentorship from founder Melissa Butler, founder of makeup brands The Lip Bar and Thread Beauty, and colleagues from her network.

Each year, Walmart U.S. stores, Sam’s Clubs and Distribution Centers award local cash grants ranging from $250 to $5000. All organizations interested in applying for a Spark Good Local Grant must have a Spark Good account on Walmart.com/nonprofits and be verified by Walmart’s third-party verification partner, Deed.

The Kitty Fund makes small micro investments in Moms who are running employer-based small businesses with two or more employees. The $25,000 fund will make investments to 25 Mom business owners in the form of $1,000 micro grants.

The Thrive Grant places a special emphasis on small businesses making a significant impact in underrepresented communities or communities of color. The grant is awarded quarterly, and applications are reviewed rigorously to ensure the funding goes to businesses making a tangible difference in their communities.

Fifteen Percent Pledge is partnering with the Dream Makers Founder Grant, a $1 million grant fund established by Nancy Twine to drive a dedicated effort to support female entrepreneurs, particularly spotlighting the talents and innovations of Black and BIPOC founders. As part of the two year commitment, the Pledge will award $125,000 annually, distributing $25,000 grants to five business owners each year. 

The Halstead Grant is an annual award for emerging silver jewelry artists. Applicants submit answers to 15 business questions in addition to their design portfolios. The experience is designed to help jewelry entrepreneurs create a strategy to kick-start their careers. The grand prize is a $7,500 cash grant plus other benefits

Loading...

Share

ncG1vNJzZmisopa7tLLOq6StoJWdwrTAy55lrK2SqMGir8pnmqilX6V8orzRoqNmamBngW6z0ZqlrWWipMKvsIyupw%3D%3D