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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.

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In South Carolina, a new fund for minority-owned businesses

Spartanburg launches a $6.2 million program, reports Fox Carolina.

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Crowdfunding provides capital for minority entrepreneurs

It’s a route for women and minority founders who are overlooked by traditional VCs, says Yahoo!Finance.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A new pitch competition for Black entrepreneurs in Knoxville

The Crown Pitch event will also be a way to celebrate Juneteenth, says Knox News.

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How women tech founders can secure funding

Entrepreneur magazine reveals three ways women entrepreneurs can increase their chances of getting the money they need.

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Richelieu Dennis’ New Voices Fund supports Black entrepreneurs

The founder of Sundial Brands wants to create an economic infrastructure, says Adweek.

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