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United for Business

United Way of Southeast Louisiana

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Funding Amount

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Deadline

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Grant Type

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Overview

United for Business Small Business Accelerator

A small business accelerator designed to help entrepreneurs strengthen their operations, build financial stability and expand their businesses across Southeast Louisiana.

Geographic Scope: Seven-parish service area including Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington parishes

Program Components:

Comprehensive set of tools to grow businesses
Financial capability training
Business development education
Mentorship opportunities
Matched savings model to build capital
Structured curriculum through bi-weekly workshops
Business planning and financial education
Peer learning opportunities through small business savings club model
Matched-savings component to help entrepreneurs build capital for reinvestment

Eligibility: Eligible entrepreneurs throughout United Way's seven-parish service area

Program Duration: April through November (upcoming cohort)

Results: Since launching, United Way has helped generate nearly $300,000 in capital investment for participating small businesses

Funding: Made possible through the St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation and other generous donors

How to Apply

Application Process

Timeline:

Applications open: Wednesday (from March 10, 2026 article context)
Application deadline: Tuesday, March 17
Program cohort runs: April through November

Application Method:

Submit online at UnitedWaySELA.org/United-for-Business

Required Materials: Not specified in provided content

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What United Way of Southeast Louisiana actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 160
Total given: $8.37M
Median grant: $37K
Range: $5,575–$304K

By dollars: Louisiana 95%, Texas 1%, New York 1%. Top recipient cities: New Orleans, LA; Metairie, LA; Slidell, LA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
40% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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