Upcoming Grants.
Pepper Startup GrantÂ
Deadline: August 23, 2023
The Pepper Startup Grant is specifically for Black women business owners, a dynamic group that has been systematically disenfranchised when seeking to acquire the necessary venture capital funding to expand their businesses. The Pepper Grant is giving $5,000 back every year in the form of no-strings-attached grants. In addition to grants, the program will also provide access to networks, resources, exposure, and mentorship opportunities.
BOLD Beginnings
Deadline: August 31, 2023
Bold Beginnings is for women under 30 with big ideas. Those chosen to attend from across North America share their vision. One leaves with $25K and all leave knowing they're capable and believed in, equipped with meaningful support.Â
Fearless Strivers GrantÂ
Deadline: August 31, 2023
With Mastercard prizing, we'll be awarding four lucky small businesses across the country with $20,000 grants, digital tools to help them grow, and mentorship so they can continue to bolster their business. There are four entry periods throughout the year. Don't miss your opportunity to simply complete the entry for your chain to win.Â
Publish Her Business Impact GrantÂ
Deadline: August 31, 2023
Publish Her is dedicated to providing resources to female-identifying business owners and authors. Applications are now being accepted for Publish Her Business Impact Grant (BIG) program for women of color business owners. With support from community partner BankCherokee. Publish Her will award a $5,000 grant to a woman of color whose business is making a difference in the lives of others and the world.Â
Enthuse Foundation Live Pitch CompetitionÂ
Application Open: August 21, 2023
Deadline: October 2, 2023
A celebration of women who are making their mark on the food, beverage, and CPG industries. Five entrepreneurs will pitch their businesses live in New York City in front of a panel of industry experts, and be eligible to receive up to $10,000 and 20 hours of in-kind business services provided by Enthuse Marketing.Â
Upcoming Trainings and Webinars
In celebration of Black Business Month, TikTok will be hosting 2 one-hour webinars for all businesses looking to reach new audiences through inclusive marketing and find success using TikTok tools and products.
Webinar #1, August 16th at 2PM ET / 11AM PT: Join for a session on Black Inclusivity in Marketing, with a panelist discussion featuring Founder and CEO Omi Bell from Black Girl Ventures and other successful entrepreneurs. TikTok experts will also share ways to start and grow your business on TikTok.
Webinar #2, August 23rd at 2PM ET / 11AM PT:Â TikTok will host a deep dive webinar to show how to effectively and efficiently use TikTok advertising to drive sales conversions. We'll also introduce you to Lark, an all-in-one communications and collaboration tool that can help cut your software costs by up to 80% and simplify your day-to-day tasks.
Don't miss out on these FREE live discussions to receive insights, knowledge, and resources directly from business experts. Click to sign up here!
Conducting Business in a Tech Age - Thurs., Aug. 7 at 1:00 pm
Join our webinar as we delve into Cybersecurity's fundamental role in daily life for small business owners. Explore its significance in a global market, learn strategies to safeguard your email accounts from scammers, and discover actionable next steps. Empower yourself with essential knowledge for a secure digital presence. Don't miss out!
Commercial Real Estate: 504 Loans Building Growth - Thurs., Aug. 24 at 1:00 pm
Commercial Real Estate (CRE) can be a legitimate strategy for using real estate to sustain business growth and build wealth. This webinar answers some of the burning questions as we rethink how best to utilize real estate to accumulate wealth.