Vanguard Accelerator Business Grants
Funding Amount
$5,000 per business (10 businesses total = $50,000 distributed)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Vanguard Accelerator Business Grants
Funder: Center for Economic Inclusion, in partnership with Founders First CDC and NEOO Partners
Purpose: Accelerate growth of Latina and Black-, woman-owned businesses
Geographic Scope: Minneapolis and St. Paul region
Award Details:
Current Status: Registration is currently closed
Contact Information:
How to Apply
Application Process
Current Status: Registration is currently closed
No application details are currently available. Prospective applicants should contact the Center for Economic Inclusion to inquire about future application periods and requirements.
What Center for Economic Inclusion actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2021
- 1
- Total given
- $30K
- Median grant
- $30K
- By dollars: Minnesota 100%. Top recipient cities: Minneapolis, MN.
Example grants
Minneapolis Foundation · Minneapolis, MN
Transfer NFG Funds
$30K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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