Feeling Lucky? Apply to Our 7 Money Resources

It’s almost Saint Patrick’s Day! Use this as a chance to take the leap and apply to your dream opportunity. Why not start here? We have funding, business development and other money resources to help you scale and find extra support. Go for it!

Explore our money resources for March:

Techstars Chicago Accelerator

• For: Startups and businesses in Chicago
• What: $120,000 in investments, mentorship, networking, legal services, Demo Day opportunities
• Deadline: March 23

Fearless Strivers Grant Contest – Second Period

• For: Black women-owned small businesses
• What: $10,000 in grants, mentoring and additional resources for 11 winners
• Deadline: March 31 for the second entry period
  • Note: The contest has 11 entry periods between Feb. 10 and Dec. 31. One winner will be selected from each period. See the Official Rules for more dates and period deadlines.

Monthly Amber Grant – March

• For: Women-owned businesses
• What: A $10,000 grant
• Deadline: March 31
  • Note: This program has a $15 application fee.

Techstars Anywhere Americas Accelerator

• For: Startups and businesses
• What: $120,000 in investments, mentorship, networking, legal services, Demo Day opportunities
• Deadline: April 6
  • Note: There are two other Techstars accelerators with the same final deadline. These are the Techstars Boulder Accelerator and the Techstars Atlanta in Partnership with Cox Enterprises.

KKR Small Business Builders Grant Program

• For: Women-owned businesses that meet these criteria
  • Have a minimum of five employees and a maximum of fifty employees
  • Operatie in Australia, China, England, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, Singapore, Spain, United Arab Emirates and/or the United States
• What: $10,000 in grants
• Deadline: April 22 at 6 p.m. ET

IFundWomen Entrepreneur of the Year 2022

• For: Women entrepreneurs who have “proven product-market fit, driven growth, and demonstrated a meaningful impact through their businesses.”
• What: $100,000 in equity investments
• Deadline: June 8

GoFundMe’s Small Business Relief Initiative

• For: Small businesses who raise at least $500 in a GoFundMe fundraiser and meet the following criteria
  • Were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and government closures
  • Independently owned and operated
  • Not be nationally dominant in its field of operation
  • Intend to use funds to either help care for its employees/workers or pay ongoing business expenses
• What: A $500 matching grant for the fundraiser
• Deadline: Unspecified

Learn more about investing with Dr. Ipshita Mandal-Johnson, CEO of the Global Bio Fund.