How much funding does Seeding Entrepreneurship Across the Mid-South (SEAM) provide?

Seeding Entrepreneurship Across the Mid-South (SEAM) provides $265,226 in funding.

When is the deadline for Seeding Entrepreneurship Across the Mid-South (SEAM)?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Seeding Entrepreneurship Across the Mid-South (SEAM)

Q: How often is Seeding Entrepreneurship Across the Mid-South (SEAM) offered?

Seeding Entrepreneurship Across the Mid-South (SEAM) is described as a one-time opportunity.

Structured Employment Economic Development Corporation

Foundation One-time Small Business Grants Grants for Startups Poverty Alleviation Grants

Funding Amount

$265,226

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Program Duration: Two-year pilot

Geographic Scope: Shelby, Fayette, and Tipton counties, Tennessee (Memphis region)

Focus Areas:

Small business incubation
Entrepreneurship training and support
Poverty reduction through asset, wealth, and job creation
Economic development in distressed counties
Micro and social enterprises

Program Description:
Comprehensive, scalable model utilizing entrepreneurship as the foundation for reducing poverty. The program stimulates innovation and entrepreneurship through growth-oriented entrepreneur education, trainings, and support services.

Target Population:

Budding entrepreneurs and low-income individuals
Minimum enrollment goal: 60 clients
Business launch goal: approximately 12 new businesses

Alignment:
Aligns with Tennessee Department of Community and Economic Development's strategic priorities related to entrepreneurship.

Contact Information:

Email: info@seedco.org
Phone: (212) 473-0255
National Headquarters: 513 W 207th Street, New York, NY 10034
EIN: 13-2875743

What Structured Employment Economic Development Corporation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 12
Total given: $417K
Median grant: $31K
Range: $6,971–$95K

By dollars: Maryland 87%, Delaware 13%. Top recipient cities: Baltimore, MD; Wilmington, DE; Kancock, MD.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
33% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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