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Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation) is sponsored by Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation invests in Entrepreneurship & Economic Development to spur small business growth, place-based community and economic development, and talent attraction and retention in Western New York and Southeast Michigan.
The foundation aims to strengthen the entrepreneurial support system by helping entrepreneurs, particularly women and minority entrepreneurs, access critical resources and technical assistance, including capital and business planning.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations impacting communities in Western New York (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming counties) and strategically working within the foundation's focus areas. Applicants must register and submit a Letter of Inquiry. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation) is funded by Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York and Wyoming. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
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