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Top small business grants to propel growth
Business.com rounds up grants from federal, state and local governments, as well as corporations.
In South Carolina, a new fund for minority-owned businesses
Spartanburg launches a $6.2 million program, reports Fox Carolina.
Crowdfunding provides capital for minority entrepreneurs
It’s a route for women and minority founders who are overlooked by traditional VCs, says Yahoo!Finance.
New York State’s new fund focuses on small businesses from traditionally underserved communities
Governor Kathy Hochul says the $30 million Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund Program will offer early-stage start-up companies $50,000 to $250,000.
This women- and Latinx-founded VC firm has $100 million to invest in diverse teams
Boston-based Mendoza Ventures has secured the first close on its third fund at $100M to use in early growth-stage startups, reports Tech Funding News.
Tulane has a new $10 million startup fund for women and minority entrepreneurs in New Orleans
The university’s fund will make available up to $200,000 per applicant, reports nola.com.
SBA to open 15 new Women’s Business Centers
This will bring to 160 the number of centers dedicated to helping women start and grow small businesses, reports Inc.
A new pitch competition for Black entrepreneurs in Knoxville
The Crown Pitch event will also be a way to celebrate Juneteenth, says Knox News.
How women tech founders can secure funding
Entrepreneur magazine reveals three ways women entrepreneurs can increase their chances of getting the money they need.
Richelieu Dennis’ New Voices Fund supports Black entrepreneurs
The founder of Sundial Brands wants to create an economic infrastructure, says Adweek.
