Before February ends, check out 10 resources we found to help your business.
As an entrepreneur, it can take a lot of your time to find funding, business services and skill development opportunities. We’ve got a collection of money resources posted throughout the month to help you focus on what matters most: running your business and serving your customers. Good luck applying!
Our money resources for February:
Merchant Maverick Opportunity Grants for AAPI-Owned Restaurants
- For: Asian American and Pacific Islander entrepreneurs who own a restaurant, food cart, kiosk, grocery store, bakery, cafe or other foodservice business
- What: $10,000 in grants
- Deadline: Rolling – only accepting 5,000 applications in total
SoCal Venture Pipeline Program
- For: Businesses in Southern California that are Seed and Series A ready. Some general indicators for applicable companies include:
- Raised at least $500k of angel/seed investment
- A dedicated team of at least three people
- Product in market
- Demonstrated market traction (revenue or users)
- What: Accepted businesses are matched with investors
- Deadline: Applications reviewed monthly
SoGal Black Founder Startup Grant
- For: Black business owners who are women or non-binary (including multiracial entrepreneurs)
- What: $5,000 – $10,000 in grants
- Deadline: Rolling
The Women’s Business Development Council – Equity Match Grant Program
- For: Women-owned small businesses in Connecticut
- What: $2,500 – $10,000 in grants
- Deadline: Feb. 13
- Note: This program requires a 25 percent match for any grants received. See the application page for more details.
Chicago Foundation for Women – Spring Program Primary Cycle
- For: Chicago-based businesses owned by women and focused on one of three areas to help women and girls:
- Access to health services and information
- Economic security
- Freedom from violence
- What: $10,000 – $30,000 in grants
- Deadline: Feb. 16
Atto Aspire Pre-Accelerator
- For: Early-stage female founders
- What: Online workshops, coaching, mastermind groups, internal startup showcase
- Deadline: Feb. 20
- Note: the program has a one-time fee of 990 AUD, but scholarships are available.
2022 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest
- For: Small business owners
- What: Three Grand Prize packages and Seven First Place packages
- Grand Prize: $50,000 in grants, $4,000 in FedEx printing services, data analysis, website audit, sustainability consultation
- First Place: $20,000 in grants, $1,500 in FedEx printing services, data analysis, website audit, sustainability consultation
- Deadline: Feb. 28
Monthly Amber Grant – Feb.
- For: Women-owned businesses
- What: A $10,000 grant
- Deadline: Feb. 28
- Note: This program has a $15 application fee.
Abie Award – Technology Entrepreneurship
- For: A woman or non-binary technologist building an “innovative, ground-breaking and game-changing technology venture startup”
- What: $15,000 prize, speaking opportunities, celebration ceremony
- Deadline: Feb. 28
Comcast RISE
- For: Business owners who identify as Black, Indigenous, a person of color or a woman
- Note: the program was recently expanded – all female business owners are eligible to apply. The deadline is now June 17.
- What: Marketing, creative, media and technology services
- Deadline: June 17
For more funding ideas, read our feature on “The Funding Is Out There!: Access the Cash You Need to Impact Your Business.”
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