𝘿𝒊𝙨𝒓𝙪𝒑𝙩𝒊𝙫𝒆 𝑫𝙞𝒂𝙡𝒐𝙜𝒖𝙚𝒔 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝑫𝙧. 𝑺𝙩𝒂𝙘𝒆𝙚'

The 2024 Neighborhood Transformation Grants funding cycle has $21,668,557 available for community-driven project and programs.

Due to changes in HUD regulations and CDA's submission process, all interested Housing Production applicants are strongly encouraged to participate in the Public Hearing/Workshop.

This program is open to food businesses that are at least 51% owned by someone who belongs to one of the following categories: Black, Indigenous, Latinx, LGBTQ+, military veterans, persons with disabilities or formerly incarcerated individuals. In addition to a financial grant, Restaurant Business Development Program participants receive six months of consulting services and educational training.

Charlotte, N.C.-based small business owners who identify as minorities, women, veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals or individuals with disabilities are eligible to apply for Beyond Open grants. Grant amounts are between $10,000 and $150,000. Applications will be accepted from Aug. 5-30, 2024.

Open to business owners from systemically oppressed backgrounds, including minority business owners, LGBTQ+ individuals, individuals with disabilities and formerly incarcerated individuals, the Transform Business Grant awards a $1,000 micro-grant. Applications for the next cycle will be accepted from Sept. 15-30, 2024.

The Fast Break for Small Business program will award $10,000 to 150 small businesses across the U.S. The program is a partnership between LegalZoom, Accion Opportunity Fund, the NBA, WNBA and NBA G-League. To be eligible, your business must have been in operation for a minimum of three months and have annual revenue below $1 million. Additionally, 3,000 entrepreneurs who have not yet launched their ventures will receive a LegalZoom product valued up to $500. Applications are accepted from Feb. 15 - Sept. 13, 2024.

Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative
Now in its fourth year, the Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative is a partnership between Ferrero North America and the U.S. Black Chambers. The program awards a $50,000 grant, as well as resources and mentorship services to Black-owned businesses. To be eligible, your business must be at least 90% Black-owned and have been in operation for no more than five years. Three winners will be selected.

CO-100
Formerly the America's Top Small Business Awards, the CO-100 is run by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This grant is open to all small business owners who are U.S. residents and run a for-profit business that has been in operation for at least one year. One winner receives a $25,000 grant. Ten additional businesses will also receive $2,000 grants.

National Black MBA Association Scale-Up Pitch Challenge
Three businesses win cash prizes from the National Black MBA Association Scale-Up Pitch Challenge each year, with the overall winner taking home a $50,000 grant prize. Second place wins a $10,000 grant and third place receives $7,500. To apply, your business must have a Black founder and at least one member of your pitch team has to be a National Black MBA Association member.

HerRise Microgrant
Now in its eighth year, the Yva Jourdan Foundation and HerSuite Spot offer monthly $1,000 HerRise micro-grants to women of color entrepreneurs. To be eligible, your business must be at least 51% woman of color owned and must be a for-profit business registered in the U.S. Applications are due on the last day of each month.

The Freed Fellowship Grant
The Freed Fellowship offers monthly $500 grants to people of color or women business owners. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and grant recipients may also win an additional $2,500 grant at the end of the year.

Wish Local Empowerment Grant
Black business owners can apply for $500 - $2,000 grants through the Wish Local Empowerment Grant program. To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old, have 20 or fewer employees, generate an annual average revenue of less than $1 million and own a brick-and-mortar location in the United States. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Small-business grants can help your minority-owned business access funding you don't have to pay back.

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Grant funding programs designed to support small businesses in the United States by providing seed money for innovative research and development projects.

How they do it

By awarding $200+ million in research and development (R&D) funding to about 400 startups each year, in three phases, through 11 federal bodies. Grantify helps you apply for funding from one such body, the National Science Foundation (NSF).

I say it does not matter because I’ve learned that doing the work and being consistent in your fund development effort is what really matters, not the dollar amount of the grants you are pursuing. I’ve applied for (and won) thousands of dollars in mini grants while on my lunch break.

$1,000 while in line at McDonald's (Fla-o-Fish with fries & drink).

$3,000 while waiting on a turkey sandwich in Panera Bread.

$1,500 while siting in Jim and Nicks (Barbecue Brisket Sandwich and collard greens).

The list goes on and on...

The point is I like to eat... LOL... the other point is that I’ve secured thousands of dollars in funding in about the same time it takes to get lunch.

If you’re here reading this, you’re looking for different results and a new and better way to fund the work of your nonprofit. This Masterclass is it!

THE SECRET IS…

BIGGER ISN'T Always Better!

In fact, bigger often means slower, more restrictions and limited allocation for salary.

Some times it's better to go small!

I’ve given these strategies to THOUSANDS of Nonprofit Leaders and Founders who have replicated my results and secured SIX and SEVEN FIGURES and BEYOND to fund their work (including salaries).

IT DOES NOT MATTER what kind of work your nonprofit does or how long you've been doing it, these same strategies WILL WORK for you.

𝑰𝒇 𝑰 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒑𝒂𝒊𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒅𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒐, 𝑾𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝑾𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑻𝒐 𝑲𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝑰𝒕?
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- Date: Today! 5/16/24
- Time: 7:00pm EST/ 6:00pm CST
- Place: ZOOM & a live stream link will be provided for online attendees!
𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭! Let’s Go!
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🌿 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩? 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭! 🌍

With energy powering almost everything we do, the shift towards greener, more sustainable technology is opening up a world of opportunities for those with an entrepreneurial spirit. Whether you're passionate about environmental sustainability or seeking new business avenues, this event is for you!

𝔍𝔬𝔦𝔫 𝔲𝔰 𝔣𝔬𝔯 𝔞𝔫 𝔦𝔫𝔰𝔦𝔤𝔥𝔱𝔣𝔲𝔩 𝔅𝔲𝔰𝔦𝔫𝔢𝔰𝔰 𝔒𝔳𝔢𝔯𝔳𝔦𝔢𝔴 𝔴𝔥𝔢𝔯𝔢 𝔴𝔢'𝔩𝔩 𝔢𝔵𝔭𝔩𝔬𝔯𝔢 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔩𝔞𝔱𝔢𝔰𝔱 𝔱𝔯𝔢𝔫𝔡𝔰, 𝔬𝔭𝔭𝔬𝔯𝔱𝔲𝔫𝔦𝔱𝔦𝔢𝔰, 𝔞𝔫𝔡 𝔰𝔱𝔯𝔞𝔱𝔢𝔤𝔦𝔢𝔰 𝔦𝔫 𝔰𝔲𝔰𝔱𝔞𝔦𝔫𝔞𝔟𝔩𝔢 𝔢𝔫𝔱𝔯𝔢𝔭𝔯𝔢𝔫𝔢𝔲𝔯𝔰𝔥𝔦𝔭.

Learn how you can make a positive impact on the planet while building a successful business.

𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒆: Thurs May 16th
𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆: 7:00 PM EST
𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: https://SmartPeopleNetwork.as.me/THINKBIG

ℝ𝕖𝕘𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕟𝕠𝕨 𝕥𝕠 𝕤𝕖𝕔𝕦𝕣𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕤𝕡𝕠𝕥 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕤𝕥 𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕡 𝕥𝕠𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕕𝕤 𝕒 𝕘𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕣, 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕖 𝕤𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕚𝕟𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕗𝕦𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖!

A goal without a plan is just a wish.

Ever wondered why government grants seem so complex?

Well, here's your chance to learn how to find local, state and federal government grants that are well-aligned with the organization or company's programs, projects, and services. You will learn how and why to register as an entity in SAM.gov, about assistance listings, and how to find out which similar programs and organizations have already been funded and by which agencies.

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2. Grants are the Best Source of Funding for Nonprofits
Myth: A common misconception is that grants from foundations, corporations, or government entities are the most significant and best source of funding for all nonprofit organizations. This belief can lead new nonprofits to focus primarily on grant writing to the exclusion of other fundraising strategies.

Reality: While grants can be an essential source of funding for some nonprofits, they are not always the best or most sustainable option for all. Many nonprofits find that a diversified funding strategy, including individual donations, fundraising events, and earned income (from selling products or services related to their mission), can be more reliable and sustainable. Grant funding is competitive and may not cover the full range of an organization's needs or be available over the long term.

Nonprofits and grants are surrounded by various myths that often mislead the public, potential donors, and even those looking to start their own nonprofit organizations. Here are three of the top myths related to nonprofits and grants, along with explanations as to why they are misconceptions:

1. Nonprofits Can't Make a Profit
Myth: Many people believe that nonprofit organizations are not allowed to generate any profit. This misconception stems from the term "nonprofit" itself, which seems to imply that these organizations must operate at a break-even point or at a loss.

Reality: Nonprofits can and do generate surplus revenues over expenses. The key difference between nonprofits and for-profit businesses is how they use their profits. While for-profit businesses distribute profits to owners or shareholders, nonprofits must reinvest any surplus back into the organization's mission and programs. This reinvestment can help nonprofits grow, improve their services, and better serve their communities.

Project management is a crucial aspect of any successful endeavor. Here are some interesting facts about project management that you might find fascinating:
1. Project management is all about effective planning, organizing, and controlling resources to achieve specific goals and objectives.
2. It helps ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet the desired quality standards.
3. Project managers play a vital role in leading and guiding teams, facilitating communication, and resolving conflicts.
4. Effective project management involves identifying risks and developing strategies to mitigate them, ensuring smooth project ex*****on.
5. Project management methodologies, such as Agile and Waterfall, provide structured frameworks to manage projects efficiently.
6. Communication is a key component of successful project management, enabling stakeholders to stay informed and aligned throughout the project lifecycle.
7. Project management is not limited to a specific industry or sector. It is applicable to various domains, including IT, construction, marketing, and more.
8. Project managers utilize various tools and software to streamline project workflows, track progress, and collaborate with team members.
9. Continuous learning and professional development are essential for project managers to stay updated with industry trends and best practices.
10. Successful project management requires a combination of technical skills, leadership abilities, and effective decision-making.
So, whether you're embarking on a small personal project or managing a large-scale initiative, remember the importance of project management in achieving your goals.
Feel free to share these interesting facts with your friends and colleagues to spread awareness about the significance of project management!

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