National Pride Grant for LGBTQIA+ Small Businesses

National Pride Grant for LGBTQIA+ Small Businesses

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Founders First Community Development Corporation Inc
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: April 26, 2025

Summary

The National Pride Grant for LGBTQIA+ Small Businesses, opening for applications on April 22, 2025, offers $25,000 in funding distributed as $1,000 micro grants to 25 eligible LGBTQIA+ business owners. Designed to support diverse founder-led enterprises, this initiative encourages professional development and aids in achieving over $1 million in revenue. Eligible participants must have a U.S.-based business and meet specific criteria regarding ownership, revenue, and employee count.

Overview

Note: Full Application Opens On April 22, 2025, but pre-registration is open. National Pride Grant for LGBTQIA+ Small Businesses The LGBTQIA+ National Grant provides eligible small businesses the chance to receive one of 25 grant packages totaling $25,000. Founders First is committed to increasing the number of diverse founder-led businesses generating over $1 million dollars in revenues. What We Are Offering The $25,000 fund will make investments to 25 LGBTQIA+ business owners in the form of $1,000 micro grants. How It Works Grant money can be used in whatever way Founders need to use it - like seeking professional assistance with preparing documents to qualify for funding.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Identify as a LGBTQIA+ business ownerMust be a CEO, President, or Business Owner Have an active U.S.-based businessBusiness Annual Revenue does not exceed $5M Must have between 2 to 100 employees Minimum of 1 year in business