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🚨💰GRANTS & FUNDING - 1/22/25 💰The Pitch Perfect Grant, a collaboration between Pink Print, Ellie Talks Money, and Skip, offers a $5,000 grant to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Open to individuals aged 18+ in the U.S. or Canada with an active business, this grant aims to support and scale businesses to reach important financial goals. Applicants must submit their applications by January 30. https://lnkd.in/gktGgY-A 💰The Santander X Cultivate Small Business Grant is a $13,000 grant and training program designed to support early-stage food entrepreneurs in the northeast and beyond. This 12-week program focuses on woman-, immigrant-, and BIPOC-owned businesses in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods, offering a food-focused curriculum, mentorship, and access to capital grants. Applications are open through January 30. https://lnkd.in/eKF2HVgz 💰The 2025 January Jumpstart grant by HoneyBook offers U.S.-based businesses a chance to win one of ten prize packages valued at over $10,000 each. Eligible participants must be business entities or sole proprietors providing consultative services and can enter by starting or restarting a HoneyBook trial or referring new users. Entries are open until January 31. https://lnkd.in/gs7mtS8U 💰The EmpowHer Grant from Boundless Futures Foundation offers entrepreneurs up to $25,000, with funds provided as reimbursements for business expenses upon proof of payment. Nonprofits that support female entrepreneurs through education, mentorship, or financing can request up to $30,000 in grant funding through the Her Village Grant, also through Boundless Futures Foundation. Applications are accepted until February 15. https://lnkd.in/eG4rPWH4 💰💰💰More grant & program information can be found here. https://lnkd.in/e2mHDQn5 #businessdevelopment #smallbusinesses #businessowners #founders #nonprofits #entrepreneurs #sbe #dbe #mbe #wbe #lbe #mwbe #wosb #edwosb #veteranowned #womanowned #supplierdiversity #minorityowned #wealth #lgbtq #smallbusinessresources #smallbiz #grants #startups #disabledowned #funding

The Fortlage Collective is a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to building a world of inclusion, understanding, and respect. Encompassing The Inclusion Collective, Transitions & Truths, and The Acceptance Project Foundation, it offers a holistic approach to fostering acceptance across personal, organisational, and societal levels. Our mission is ambitious yet grounded in the belief that everyone deserves to belong and thrive in spaces that honour their identities and experiences. Each branch within The Fortlage Collective serves a unique purpose. The Inclusion Collective provides consulting and strategic development to help organisations build cultures where diversity is celebrated. Transitions & Truths is a platform for insightful content rooted in Cynthia Fortlage’s published works, inspiring readers on journeys of acceptance and self-discovery. Finally, The Acceptance Project Foundation leads our charitable initiatives, with an audacious goal of reaching 1 billion people by 2050, teaching acceptance and fostering safe spaces worldwide. Together, these initiatives empower individuals and organisations to embrace diversity, cultivate safe spaces, and drive meaningful change. Through consulting, educational services, and outreach, The Fortlage Collective envisions a future where all individuals feel valued, respected, and part of a larger, inclusive community.

🌟 Thrilled to represent EngenderHealth at the YIELD Hub action learning cycle 5 which delved into effective strategies for compensating youth work, sharing valuable insights and practical tips for fairly supporting young people, especially in resource-constrained settings! The practical guide by YIELD Hub which brings together all these learnings is here!! Check out and discover how you can make a difference! #YouthEmpowerment #FairCompensation #MYP Dr Ajay Khera Ana Aguilera

🚨💰MORE GRANTS & FUNDING - 1/15/25 💰The Pitch Perfect Grant, a collaboration between Pink Print, Ellie Talks Money, and Skip, offers a $5,000 grant to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Open to individuals aged 18+ in the U.S. or Canada with an active business, this grant aims to support and scale businesses to reach important financial goals. Applicants must submit their applications by January 30. https://lnkd.in/gzfgaEZf 💰The Santander X Cultivate Small Business Grant is a $13,000 grant and training program designed to support early-stage food entrepreneurs in the northeast and beyond. This 12-week program focuses on woman-, immigrant-, and BIPOC-owned businesses in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods, offering a food-focused curriculum, mentorship, and access to capital grants. Applications are open through January 30. https://lnkd.in/eKF2HVgz 💰The 2025 January Jumpstart grant by HoneyBook offers U.S.-based businesses a chance to win one of ten prize packages valued at over $10,000 each. Eligible participants must be business entities or sole proprietors providing consultative services and can enter by starting or restarting a HoneyBook trial or referring new users. Entries are open until January 31. https://lnkd.in/g3KfWasC 💰The EmpowHer Grant from Boundless Futures Foundation offers entrepreneurs up to $25,000, with funds provided as reimbursements for business expenses upon proof of payment. Nonprofits that support female entrepreneurs through education, mentorship, or financing can request up to $30,000 in grant funding through the Her Village Grant, also through Boundless Futures Foundation. Applications are accepted until February 15. https://lnkd.in/eG4rPWH4 💰💰💰More grant & program information can be found here. https://lnkd.in/e2mHDQn5 #businessdevelopment #smallbusinesses #businessowners #founders #nonprofits #entrepreneurs #sbe #dbe #mbe #wbe #lbe #mwbe #wosb #edwosb #veteranowned #womanowned #supplierdiversity #minorityowned #wealth #lgbtq #smallbusinessresources #smallbiz #grants #startups #disabledowned #funding

🚨💰OPPORTUNITY ALERT ‼️ West North Avenue Development Authority Solicits Local Partners in Two Requests for Qualifications (BALTIMORE – December 11. 2024) – The West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA) is the state’s economic development authority that benefits the neighborhoods of West Baltimore. The West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA) released its second Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in July 2024 to partner with qualified Maryland-registered businesses to assist with completing the economic redevelopment of the six (6) identified FY25 Focus Development Areas within its target area and buffer zone. In conjunction, WNADA is seeking responses from Maryland registered businesses that are certified as Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and/or Small Business Reserve (SBR) RFQ Program participants and are interested in partnering in the redevelopment of the six (6) identified FY25 Focus Development Areas along the 600 to 3200 block of W. North Ave by serving as subcontractor(s) to primary WNADA grant awardees for the FY2025 RFQ. More info: https://lnkd.in/eWgtMseB Additionally, WNADA is seeking responses from purpose-driven development partner(s) for the WNADA Acquisition & Development RFQ with demonstrated experience in developing quality for-sale projects in underserved communities to acquire vacant/blighted, large commercial and residential properties along W North Ave within the catchment area of 600 to 3200 Block, defined as the Target Area, and 250 yards surrounding the Target Area, defined as the Buffer Zone. The RFQ submissions are due no later than Wednesday, January 29, 2025. For more information, contact Teresa Stephens, WNADA Public Affairs Officer, at 667.319.9771 or teresa@wnada.org. FOLLOW: Donald Morton "Doni" Glover #businessdevelopment #smallbusinesses #businessowners #founders #nonprofits #entrepreneurs #sbe #dbe #mbe #wbe #lbe #mwbe #wosb #edwosb #veteranowned #womanowned #supplierdiversity #minorityowned #wealth #lgbtq #smallbusinessresources #smallbiz #grants #startups #disabledowned #funding

Thank you for how you model local ownership and trust-based approaches, Rise Up, Denise Raquel Dunning, PhD, and Josie Ramos! This research capturing local leaders' insights into how philanthropy can more effectively support local organizations is invaluable. #localownership #trust

2018 Fellow Lamia Sreya Rahman’s project Seekr is creating #RipplesofChange! Lamia is a diversity, equity and inclusion champion dedicated to serving marginalized communities in Hong Kong. Ever since joining Resolve’s 2018 Fellowship on Racial Equality and Inclusion, she has been a passionate advocate for policy changes to promote accessibility to work and education for ethnic minorities. Witnessing first-hand how visually impaired people (VIP) encountered challenges during the pandemic, she co-founded Seekr, a social tech start-up that empowers VIP to regain their independence which is supported by the Opportunity Fund. It was recently featured in a Chinese article by Yahoo.News and you can click to read more: https://bit.ly/44Q0VcB With the Opportunity Fund, we aim to provide small seed grants to empower more community leaders to create ripples of positive social change with their communities. Join us by investing in Ripples of Change TODAY to raise fund for our groundbreaking pilot grantmaking approach. You can help support four community projects that generate #RipplesofChange: https://bit.ly/3QguygP Photo credit: Yahoo.News #RipplesofChange #RippleEffects #AuthenticInclusion, #InclusiveCommunities, #EquitableGrantmaking #TrustBasedGiving #TransformingLives #Rights #Equality #Solidarity #Organization #Leadership #Voice #Empowerment #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #Intersectionality #Allyship

🚨💰🚨💰GRANTS & FUNDING ALERTS ‼️ The Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative is a national pitch competition hosted by Famous Amos that aims to support closing the wealth gap. Offering $50,000 grants and access to a wealth of tools and resources for continued entrepreneurial success to three winners, the program is open to small businesses that are 90% Black-owned at minimum and have been in operation for five or fewer years. Applications are due August 4. https://lnkd.in/e7PTVa6G The Pure Leaf Tea Break Grants Program for small businesses and 501(c)(3) nonprofits funds ideas that foster healthier workplaces. Ideas can be new or already underway, and they can come from HR, C-level, or the frontline—as long as they improve employee well-being through culture change. The deadline to apply is August 22. https://lnkd.in/eVmD3hG5 The Faire Small Business Grant provides $5,000 grants to select new retail businesses to help them stock their stores and cover their inventory expenses. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S.-based and have opened their retail store in 2023-2024 or plan to open this year. Applications for the first cycle close August 31. https://lnkd.in/eRPfE7Ae The Female Founder World Grant, offered by VistaPrint and Female Founder World, will award a $15,000 cash grant plus marketing support to one small business owner. To qualify, businesses must be part of the Female Founder World community, have annual revenue between $40,000 and $1,000,000 and fewer than 10 employees, and sell a physical product. Applications are open through September 17. https://lnkd.in/eP46t5dY More grant & program information can be found here. https://lnkd.in/e2mHDQn5 #businessdevelopment #governmentcontracting #smallbusinesses #businessowners #founders #nonprofits #entrepreneurs #sbe #dbe #mbe #wbe #lbe #mwbe #wosb #edwosb #veteranowned #womanowned #supplierdiversity #minorityowned #wealth #lgbtq #smallbusinessresources #small biz #grants #startups #disabledowned #funding

This! I know, I know at least a few CEOs and Senior Execs...some of you ask me how you can do better (and then some of you don't listen... but that's another story!) but here's how: #equity #inclusion #notforprofit

📣 We believe that all women should have the opportunity to step into their full personal power and make the impact they want in the world. This is why in every cohort of SOAR: Take Flight and Lead we offer full fees scholarship places 📣 If you want to grow personally and commit to your authentic leadership, then this could be your route to joining a community of like-minded women and igniting your potential. We're committed to diversity and inclusivity, so this scholarship is open to cis-women, trans-women, and non-binary folks. If you want to explore your feminine leadership, we invite you to apply if you find yourself in these scenarios: - On a low income - Working in charitable or non-profit organisations, or micro-organisations with limited support - Early in your career or the initial stages of being full-time self-employment - Moving forward from challenging circumstances Applications are welcome from all backgrounds, career paths, heritages and statuses. If you're unsure if you're a fit, trust us – you likely are! Apply! Applications are only open until 14th October, using the link below: https://lnkd.in/eDVCVB22 Join us on this transformative journey of empowerment and growth. We can't wait to welcome you in! #SOAR #TakeFlightAndLead #ScholarshipOpportunity #DiversityandInclusion #WomenInLeadership #CareerEmpowerment #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadWithConfidence #SkillsDevelopment #Empowerment #WomenLeaders #WomenInLeadership #WomenSupportingWomen #WomenEntrepreneurs #LeadershipForWomen #WomenInTech #WomenInSTEM #WomenInManagement #WomenInFinance #WomenInMedia #WomenInEducation #WomenInSports #WomenInCreatives #WomenInHealthcare #WomenInLaw #WomenInConsulting @SOAR-Leadership