COVID 19 Resource Center
Hello Alice Business For All Grant - This is for 100,000 small business owners to receive funding and mentorship. By completing the application you’re eligible to receive up to $50,000 in grant funding if you have been affected by COVID-19. Apply HERE
SBA Resources- In addition to traditional SBA funding programs, the CARES Act established several new temporary programs to address the COVID-19 outbreak. APPLY HERE
CHRIS AND LORI HARDER SMALL BUSINESS GRANT- Awarding $20,000 to Small Businesses…just like yours. Any entrepreneur and any business is eligible. They will be awarding TWO small businesses per week, ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR GRANTS each. They will choose two businesses per week, for at least TEN WEEKS, starting April 29th. This money can be used to pay an employee, pay rent, increase your ad spend, or simply get you through this tough time… It’s up to you and there are NO strings attached.**To be eligible, your business must make less than $750K a year and have 10 or fewer employees. Apply HERE
The Red Backpack Fund-Sara Blakely of SPANX- GlobalGiving will be overseeing the fund, making 1,000 grants of $5,000 each to female entrepreneurs in the U.S. to help alleviate the immediate needs and support the long-term recovery of those impacted by this crisis. The first round of applications were open from April 6 at 12pm ET through April 12 at 11:59pm ET. Final grant recipients will be notified by the week of May 11. Each month, we will accept additional applications. The portal will open for applications again on May 4, June 1, July 6, and August 3. Apply HERE
IFund Women Pay it Forward Grant-Reclamation Ventures is aware of the significant financial burden yoga studios and instructors are experiencing during the COV-ID 19 outbreak. To help, we’ve opened a grant opportunity to cover one month of missed revenue (up to $2,500) for wellness spaces and wellness instructors that represent underestimated communities. Applications will be open until April 30. They will be reviewed and accepted on an ongoing basis to ensure we’re delivering rapid responses and immediate support. Applicants must be based in the U.S. and 18 years of age or older. APPLY HERE
Girl Boss Foundation Grants-This is a semi-annual grant awarded to female entrepreneurs pursuing creative endeavors. Each grant beneficiary will receive $15,000 in project funding, plus exposure through the Girlboss platform and community. Next application cycle will be announced soon. APPLY HERE
#SchedulicityCares Grants- This is a small business grant program for stylists, barbers, fitness instructors, massage therapists, estheticians, nail salons, business consultants, etc. Pretty much any business that signs up for Schedulicity. They are giving away $500 grants every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. APPLY HERE
PenFed COVID-19 Emergency Relief - The COVID-19 Emergency Financial Relief Program was created to provide financial assistance to all Veterans, Active Duty, Reserves and National Guard who are experiencing a financial setback due to the negative economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Foundation is prioritizing assistance to those who have lost their primary/only income or have an increased financial burden as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant amount will support 1 month of payment up to $1500 in the following areas: Rent ,Mortgage, Auto Loan/Lease, Utilities (Electric, Water, Heat) All checks will be sent directly to the creditor or landlord after the grant is approved. The Foundation can only support one emergency financial request per household. APPLY HERE
Verizon X Sam’s Club X LISC Small Business Grants-Grants for up to $10,000 are being awarded to eligible small business owners to be used for paying rent and utilities, meeting payroll, paying outstanding debt to vendors, upgrading technology infrastructure, and other immediate operational costs. Eligibility requirements include- Minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses will be given priority. All grant recipients must show that they are promoting the best interest of the community and were negatively affected by COVID-19. Due date for applications is Tuesday, April 28 at 11:59PM EST. APPLY HERE
Carter Women’s Initiative Grants-This is for businesses led by women entrepreneurs, in the initial stages of their development & growth operating in any country and industry. Seven recipients will receive $100,000 and 13 recipients will receive $30,000. Next application cycle opens up on June 4, 2020. APPLY HERE
New Media Ventures 2020 Expanded Call- New Media Ventures funds for-profits and nonprofits. They are looking for scalable solutions from diverse, mission-driven teams that are working to advance progressive change in the context of COVID-19. This is for $25,000 to $250,000 grants. Deadline to submit an application is May 4, 2020. APPLY HERE
The Legalpreneur Pro Bono Grant- Any one entrepreneur or business is eligible if it meets the eligibility criteria below. We will be awarding TWO small businesses per week, for a total of 10, a trademark search and application completed by Andrea Sager Law PLLC. This trademark can be for your brand name, logo, slogan, podcast, course name, etc. To apply, fill out the application below. You only have to apply once, as once you apply, you’re eligible to win every week thereafter for 5 weeks. Eligibility Criteria Conduct business in the United StatesMust have been in business since at least as early as 2019 and Must have revenue less than $500,000. APPLY HERE
Shea Moisture Fund- SheaMoisture announced, under its long-established Community Commerce business model, a $1 Million Fund to support entrepreneurs of color and small businesses. The grant intends to show the power of small/black-owned businesses to help communities, while also hoping to minimize the financial disruptions that many are experiencing from the current global crisis. This is one of the largest corporate announcements of funds solely supporting minority and women of color business owners. APPLY HERE
Salesforce Care Small Business Grants- Salesforce is partnering with Ureeka to offer eligible small businesses the opportunity to receive a $10,000 grant to help them through the COVID-19 outbreak. To be eligible to apply, companies must:
Be a for-profit company
Have between 2 to 50 employees
Have been in business for 2 full years as of March 2020
Have an annual revenue between $250k and $2M
Have experienced challenges from COVID-19