The Well Work

💰 $300k in Funding Opportunities for Black, LGBTQ+, Women-Owned Businesses This Week 👉🏽 The Well Work x Justworks - Just Thrive Program | Up to $6,000 credit to existing businesses that have at least 50% ownership by marginalized founder(s), Deadline: Rolling Applications | https://lnkd.in/gCEybcgV 👉🏽 Our partners at Black Entrepreneurs Day (BED) x NAACP | NAACP Powershift Grant - $25,000 in grant funding created by Daymond John for rising Black entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking financial support, Deadline: November 1, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gnU3XC4f 👉🏽 Our partners at Braze x BET+ | Tech for an Equitable Future Grant Program (Cohort 5) - 12 months FREE access to customer engagement platform, mentorship, email marketing, and more, Deadline: January 17, 2025 | https://lnkd.in/ghheQr2Q 👉🏽  15 Percent Pledge x SEPHORA | Sephora Brand Grant - $100,000 in grant funding for Black-owned beauty businesses with annual revenue of at least $100k l Deadline: November 15, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gWpUV_KA 👉🏽 California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) x U.S. Small Business Administration | STEP Grant - up to $10,000 in grant reimbursement for export promotion activities — attending trade shows, developing international marketing materials, obtaining compliance testing, and registering foreign intellectual property — for US-incorporated for-profit small businesses | https://lnkd.in/gPMqXd2J 👉🏽 TheWMarketplace | From Local to Global: 6-week virtual workshop series on the basics of exporting for California based women entrepreneurs, Launching February 3, 2025 | https://lnkd.in/gb_Vr5_K 👉🏽 Tory Burch Foundation | 2025 Fellows Program - $5,000 business education grant and year-long fellowship program for women entrepreneurs, Deadline: November 1, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/geM6kiKJ 👉🏽 Founder’s First CDC | Southern California Job Creator’s Grant - $50,000 in grant funding for Latino, Black, Asian, Women, LGBTA+, Military Veterans, Applications Open: Oct 15, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gCwnvRRX (page is currently down but keep checking back!) 👉🏽 inDrive | Aurora Tech Award - $85,000 in cash prizes for women founders of IT businesses, Deadline: November 21, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gQnyhafg -- The Well Work - is on a mission to teach Black Founders how to get funding. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emFQU-N 💡 Get 1:1 Founder and Business Coaching: https://lnkd.in/gzFAdKNM 👩🏽🏫 Access Grants Unlocked: Navigating The Free Money Marketplace - A Guide to Successful Non-Dilutive Funding for Black Founders: https://lnkd.in/gBuV5nXH ✉️ Join our mailing list: https://lnkd.in/g_S9Qe_B 👉🏽 Follow The Well Work for more grants and funding resources @thewellworkco on IG

Hi💰 $340k in Funding Opportunities for Black, LGBTQ+, Women-Owned Businesses This Week 🚀 Braze launches their Tech for an Equitable Future Product Grant Program (Cohort 5) 💡Only 5% of Black-owned businesses operate in high-tech industries, yet businesses that adopt digital technologies experience 25% faster revenue growth 💡In 2023, Black-founded startups received less than 0.5% of U.S. venture funding, and women-founded startups just 2.2%. 💡Black founders have far less access to high-quality mentorship, though mentored businesses are three times more likely to become top performers. To help close these gaps, our partners at Braze, alongside BET+, are offering 12 months of FREE access to their customer engagement platform for 20 historically marginalized startup founders across APAC, EMEA, and North America. PLUS ✅ Business mentorship ✅ Branding masterclasses ✅ Free email advertising ✅ CSM certifications, and more Apply HERE 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/gPGrnVqz To Qualify: Companies founded by underrepresented groups in APAC, EMEA, and North America. Bootstrapped businesses or those with less than $30M in venture funding. Companies with fewer than 100 employees. Startups with a compatible SDK + the necessary Engineering and Marketing resources. ⏰ Applications are open now through January 17, 2025 Learn more and apply now 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/gPGrnVqz 👉🏽 The Well Work x Justworks - Just Thrive Program | Up to $6,000 credit to existing businesses that have at least 50% ownership by marginalized founder(s), Deadline: Rolling Applications | https://lnkd.in/gCEybcgV 👉🏽 15Percent Pledge | The Fifteen Percent Pledge Achievement Award - $200,000 in grant funding for Black-owned businesses with high growth potential, Deadline: Oct 16, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/guDsrVaQ 👉🏽 Founder’s First | Southern California Job Creator’s Grant - $50,000 in grant funding for Latino, Black, Asian, Women, LGBTA+, Military Veterans, Applications Open: Oct 15, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gCwnvRRX 👉🏽 InDrive | Aurora Tech Award - $85,000 in cash prizes for women founders of IT businesses, Deadline: November 21, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gQnyhafg -- The Well Work - is on a mission to teach Black Founders how to get funding. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emFQU-N Join our mailing list: https://lnkd.in/g_S9Qe_B Follow The Well Work for more grants and funding resources @thewellworkco on IG

💰 $300k+ in Funding Opportunities for Black, LGBTQ+, Women-Owned Businesses This Week + Tailored Biz Coaching 👉🏽 The Well Work x Justworks - Just Thrive Program | Up to $6,000 to existing businesses that have at least 50% ownership by marginalized founder(s) with 2+ W-2 employees, Deadline: Rolling Applications | https://lnkd.in/gCEybcgV 💡The Well Work | Business Coaching - Tailored coaching for Black, women, and LGBTQ+ founders Our businesses are a reflection of our culture, our values, and vision. I've reopened my calendar to help Black, LGBTQ+, and women founders scale with intention and secure the funding they need. New spots are open now— Learn More | https://lnkd.in/gzFAdKNM 👉🏽 15Percent Pledge | The Fifteen Percent Pledge Achievement Award - $200,000 in grant funding for Black-owned businesses with high growth potential, Deadline: Oct 16, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/guDsrVaQ 👉🏽 Center for Women Entrepreneurs | StartHER Grant - $5,000 in grant funding for early-stage women-owned innovative businesses, Deadline: October 4, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gKqwpCkk 👉🏽 Black Girl Ventures | BGV Pitch Competition - $30,000 in grant funding for underrepresented women entrepreneurs, Deadline: October 9 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gwqUHBkT 👉🏽 Pepco | Pepco Energizing Business Grant Program - $74,000 in grant funding for for-profit businesses relocating or expanding a consumer-direct service that provides equitable access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food in key locations, Deadline: October 11, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gPu-dNYw -- The Well Work - is on a mission to teach Black Founders how to get funding. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emFQU-N Join our mailing list: https://lnkd.in/g_S9Qe_B Follow The Well Work for more grants and funding resources @thewellworkco on IG

💰 $200k+ in Funding Opportunities for Black, LGBTQ+, Women-Owned Businesses This Week 👉🏽 The Well Work x Justworks - Just Thrive Program | Up to $6,000 credit to existing businesses that have at least 50% ownership by marginalized founder(s), Deadline: Rolling Applications | https://lnkd.in/gCEybcgV ⏳ 👉🏽 European Innovation Council | European Prize for Women Innovators - $20,000 - $100,000 in grant funding for women entrepreneurs with innovative businesses, Deadline: September 25, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/grHfrq8a 👉🏽 Center for Women Entrepreneurs | StartHER Grant - $5,000 in grant funding for early-stage women-owned innovative businesses, Deadline: October 4, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gKqwpCkk 👉🏽 Galaxy of Stars | Galaxy Grants ****- $4,250 in grant funding for women and historically marginalized owned small businesses, Deadline: September 30th, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gEXJJF88 👉🏽 Black Girl Ventures | BGV Pitch Competition - $30,000 in grant funding for underrepresented women entrepreneurs, Deadline: October 9 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gwqUHBkT 👉🏽 Pepco | Pepco Energizing Business Grant Program - $74,000 in grant funding for for-profit businesses relocating or expanding a consumer-direct service that provides equitable access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food in key locations, Deadline: October 11, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gPu-dNYw -- The Well Work - is on a mission to teach Black Founders how to get funding. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emFQU-N Join our mailing list: https://lnkd.in/g_S9Qe_B Follow The Well Work for more grants and funding resources @thewellworkco on IG

💰 $150k+ in Funding Opportunities for Black, LGBTQ+, Women-Owned Businesses This Week 👉🏽 The Well Work x Justworks - Just Thrive Program | Up to $6,000 credit to existing businesses that have at least 50% ownership by marginalized founder(s) and 2 W-2 employees, Deadline: Rolling Applications | https://lnkd.in/gCEybcgV 👉🏽 Enthuse Foundation | 6th Pitch Competition - $15,000 in grant funding + more for women-owned food, beverage, or CPG businesses, Deadline: September 23, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gfd-d3ke 👉🏽 Galaxy of Stars | Galaxy Grants - $4,250 in grant funding for women and historically marginalized owned small businesses, Deadline: September 30th, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gEXJJF88 👉🏽 Black Girl Ventures | BGV Pitch Competition - $30,000 in grant funding for underrepresented women entrepreneurs, Deadline: October 9 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gwqUHBkT 👉🏽 Pepco | Pepco Energizing Business Grant Program - $74,000 in grant funding for for-profit businesses relocating or expanding a consumer-direct service that provides equitable access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food in key locations, Deadline: October 11, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gPu-dNYw 👉🏽 NAACP | Powershift Entrepreneur Grant - $25,000 in grant funding for Black businesses in celebration of Black Entrepreneurs Day, Deadline: November 6, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/g_TU6TzJ -- The Well Work - is on a mission to teach Black Founders how to get funding. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emFQU-N Join our mailing list: https://lnkd.in/g_S9Qe_B Follow The Well Work for more grants and funding resources @thewellworkco on IG

💰 Funding Opportunities for Black, LGBTQ+, Women-Owned Businesses This Week | Black Business Month Edition ✊🏽 ✊🏾 ✊🏿 💸 The Well Work presents Build Wellth Founder Academy (BWFA) 💸 | A 4-Week Funding Accelerator Program for Black Women and Non-Binary Founders | Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gFKrzpfj | Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKWTs4nr 👉🏽 The Well Work x Justworks - Just Thrive Program | Up to $6,000 credit to existing businesses that have at least 50% ownership by marginalized founder(s), Deadline: Rolling Applications | https://lnkd.in/gCEybcgV 👉🏽 StitchCrew | Future of Women at Work Grants - $10,000 in non-dilutive grant funding for women-owned businesses + retreat, Deadline: August 23, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gBU58CxZ 👉🏽 NAACP | Powershift Entrepreneur Grant - $25,000 in grant funding for Black businesses in celebration of Black Entrepreneurs Day, Deadline: October 11, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/g_TU6TzJ 👉🏽 Culture Shift Labs | Deal Making Summits - Calling all fundraising entrepreneurs, seeking board members, customers, advisors, and more! Get your tickets: 🎟 Silicon Valley - Sept 5-8th https://lnkd.in/gB6YNNv2 | 🎟 Miami - Nov 7-10th https://lnkd.in/gfiGDqzf 👉🏽 Human Rights Campaign x Paramount x SHOWTIME | Queer to Stay Grants - $1 Million Fund available to 100 Queer-owned small businesses, Deadline: August 31, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gP6THduJ 👉🏽 Xero | Beautiful Business Fund - $460,000 fund for businesses in Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the UK and the US, Deadline: August 27, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gU5HNQzZ 👉🏽 DoorDash x Hello Alice | Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund (Summer Round - 2024) - $10,000 in grant funding available for small businesses impacted by hardship, Deadline: Sep 03, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gxxf4DD8 👉🏽 Galaxy of Stars | Galaxy Grants - $4,250 in grant funding for women and historically marginalized owned small businesses, Deadline: September 30th, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gEXJJF88 -- The Well Work - is on a mission to teach Black Founders how to get funding. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emFQU-N Join our mailing list: https://lnkd.in/g_S9Qe_B Follow The Well Work for more grants and funding resources @thewellworkco on IG

📣 Calling all Black women and Non-Binary founders 📣 A few spots are left for The Well Work's Build Wellth Founder Academy (BWFA)'s Fall Cohort! 👉🏽 Why Join Us? In just 4 transformative weeks, you'll become adept and confident in navigating the unique challenges that Black women and non-binary founders often face in securing capital. What sets us apart is our approach—leading with love for and commitment to the community ✊🏽 . We don't just teach the fundamentals of funding; we immerse you in an environment that strengthens your connection to your business and purpose. 🤎 APPLY HERE: https://lnkd.in/gfmrdPyN Our alumni gained more than just knowledge; they gained: → Mentors who provide invaluable guidance and support during and after the program. → Grant and investment wins that have propelled their businesses forward. → New friendships with fellow founders that feel like family, creating a supportive community in an often lonely journey. → A deeper understanding of their brands, the communities they serve, and effective strategies to engage with audiences—whether they are customers or venture capitalists. Brittney Dimes Bickham, Founder of Puzle and BWFA Alum, shared: “Our opening session was incredible and SO needed. I wept afterward because I knew this was going to be powerful.” Dr. Rebecca Cesar, DHSc, MS-MHA, Founder of Tinted Health and BWFA Alum, said: "The program was great. It was well-paced, well-diversified, the speakers were excellent, and the material was relevant. Thank you!" Casey Ariel Thobias, Founder of Blaze Group and BWFA Alum, commented: "I was dealing with a lot of transition and pruning during this time, but the program integrated well into my life and helped me to keep my mind and spirit focused on the main task at hand - which was refining an executable funding strategy." 👉🏽 What You Can Expect: BWFA is designed for Black founders aiming to secure funding and grow their businesses sustainably. Beyond funding, we're committed to strengthening the Black entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our sessions are designed to foster a sense of belonging, safety, and resilience to tackle business and personal challenges. We believe collective advocacy, strategic networking, and community are the most impactful ways to grow your business, especially in light of recent challenges facing Black-owned businesses. 🤎 APPLY HERE: https://lnkd.in/gfmrdPyN Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gKWTs4nr Fall 2023 Cohort's Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/gPSxE9zX -- The Well Work - is on a mission to teach Black Founders how to get funding. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emFQU-N Join our mailing list: https://lnkd.in/g_S9Qe_B Follow The Well Work for more grants and funding resources @thewellworkco on IG

💫 There are nearly 24k of you now! It's time for a re-introduction I’m Kat Gabrielle 👋🏽, Founder of The Well Work, where we guide Black women and non-binary founders through their funding journeys. We’ve redistributed millions in grant funding, partnered with funders to support our community, and empowered thousands of Black women and queer founders. In the last 2 years, our community has grown from 2,000 to nearly 20,000 passionate members, and I've connected with over 23,000 of you here on LinkedIn, sharing funding resources and support! While I often highlight our initiatives and resources, there's something close to my heart that I don’t talk about enough (ironically)—💛 my commitment to speaking and teaching. 💛 In recent years, I've had the honor of speaking at transformative events, summits, and programs like Spelman College’s Spelpreneur Program, the ADCOLOR Conference and Awards x Google, organizations/institutions like Stanford University, and closest to my heart, creating and facilitating The Well Work’s Build Wellth Founder Academy (BWFA) 4-week funding accelerator. 💛 I've coached hundreds of founders, guided change-makers, executives, and leaders, and facilitated impactful programs on entrepreneurship, self-advocacy, equity, and embracing our Black (+) Queer identities. That said... 👉🏽 Starting this fall, I'm calling in more speaking opportunities to connect deeply, share stories, and inspire change through collective restoration, liberation, and empowerment. 👉🏽 If value my perspective and want me to speak at your next event/program, send me a DM with the details -- The Well Work - is on a mission to teach 1 million Black Founders how to get funding. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emFQU-N Join our mailing list: https://lnkd.in/g_S9Qe_B Follow The Well Work for more grants and funding resources @thewellworkco on IG 🚀 The Well Work presents Grants Unlocked: Navigating the Free Money Marketplace | A Self-Paced Guide to Successful Non-Dilutive Funding for Black Founders | Get Access: https://lnkd.in/gBuV5nXH

💰 $500k+ in Funding Opportunities for Black, LGBTQ+, Women-Owned Businesses This Week 🎉 The Well Work presents Build Wellth Founder Academy (BWFA) | A 4-Week Funding Accelerator Program for Black Women and Non-Binary Founders | Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gFKrzpfj | Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKWTs4nr 👉🏽 The Well Work x Justworks - Just Thrive Program | Up to $6,000 credit to existing businesses that have at least 50% ownership by marginalized founder(s), Deadline: Rolling Applications | https://lnkd.in/gCEybcgV 👉🏽 Giving Joy | Summer Microgrant - $500 Microgrants to women-owned businesses, Deadline: July 31, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gC9bnh2A 👉🏽 Human Rights Campaign x Paramount x Showtime | Queer to Stay Grants - $1 Million Fund available to 100 Queer-owned small businesses, Deadline: August 31, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gP6THduJ 👉🏽 Xero | Beautiful Business Fund - $460,000 fund for businesses in Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the UK and the US, Deadline: August 27, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gU5HNQzZ 👉🏽 Galaxy of Stars | Galaxy Grants - $4,250 in grant funding for women and historically marginalized owned small businesses, Deadline: September 30th, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gEXJJF88 👉🏽 Doordash x Hello Alice | Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund (Summer Round - 2024) - $10,000 in grant funding available for small businesses impacted by hardship, Deadline: Sep 03, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gxxf4DD8 -- The Well Work - is on a mission to teach 1 million Black Founders how to get funding. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emFQU-N Join our mailing list: https://lnkd.in/g_S9Qe_B Follow The Well Work for more grants and funding resources @thewellworkco on IG 🚀 The Well Work presents Grants Unlocked: Navigating the Free Money Marketplace | A Self-Paced Guide to Successful Non-Dilutive Funding for Black Founders | Get Access: https://lnkd.in/gBuV5nXH

💰 $400k+ in Funding Opportunities for Black, LGBTQ+, Women-Owned Businesses This Week 🎉 The Well Work presents Build Wellth Founder Academy (BWFA) | A 4-Week Funding Accelerator Program for Black Women and Non-Binary Founders | Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gFKrzpfj | Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKWTs4nr 👉🏽 The Well Work x Justworks - Just Thrive Program | Up to $6,000 credit to existing businesses that have at least 50% ownership by marginalized founder(s), Deadline: Rolling Applications | https://lnkd.in/gCEybcgV 👉🏽 Galaxy of Stars | Galaxy Grants - $4,250 in grant funding for women and historically marginalized owned small businesses, Deadline: September 30th, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gEXJJF88 👉🏽 DigitalUndivided x JP Morgan Chase | Breakthrough Program - $5,000 in grant funding available for women-owned businesses, Deadline: July 14, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/g6s6hxpt 👉🏽 Doordash x Hello Alice | Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund (Summer Round - 2024) - $10,000 in grant funding available for small businesses impacted by hardship, Deadline: Sep 03, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gxxf4DD8 👉🏽 ATT | She's Connected Grant - $50,000 in grant funding for women-owned small businesses, Deadline: July 11, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gtJEF4R4 👉🏽 BGE | BGE Energizing Small Business Grants - $20,000 in grant funding for 100 businesses, Deadline: July 12, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gxHaUHrn 👉🏽 Xero | Beautiful Business Fund - $460,000 fund for businesses in Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the UK and the US, Deadline: August 27, 2024 | https://lnkd.in/gU5HNQzZ -- The Well Work - is on a mission to teach 1 million Black Founders how to get funding. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emFQU-N Join our mailing list: https://lnkd.in/g_S9Qe_B Follow The Well Work for more grants and funding resources @thewellworkco on IG 🚀 The Well Work presents Grants Unlocked: Navigating the Free Money Marketplace | A Self-Paced Guide to Successful Non-Dilutive Funding for Black Founders | Get Access: https://lnkd.in/gBuV5nXH