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Genesis for Good Catalyst Empowerment Grant is sponsored by Genesis for Good Foundation. Supports very small businesses in low-to-moderate income communities in Southern California with capital, mentoring, and tools to strengthen their infrastructure and create jobs.
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The Genesis For Good Catalyst Empowerment Grant is a competitive small business grant program from Genesis For Good Foundation and Genesis Bank. It’s designed to support very small businesses in low‑to‑moderate income communities in four Southern California counties with capital, mentoring, and tools to strengthen their infrastructure, create jobs, and deepen community impact.
* They don’t give a tight allowed‑uses list, but they direct applicants to explain how the funds will: * help improve their business infrastructure, * accelerate economic growth, * enhance their capacity to create jobs, scale, and make a more significant impact on their communities. * On the application, you must choose the primary purpose of the grant.
* A YouTube link to your brief video (max 3 minutes) covering background, vision/mission, and use of funds.
* The application also says that for those who pass initial review and are being considered for an award, “certain business and financial documents may be required” and asks you to indicate what you can provide, such as: - Articles of Incorporation/Organization - Business licenses and permits - Tax returns - Bank statements - Tax Identification Number (TIN) / Employer Identification Number (EIN) - Operating agreement or bylaws - Other (as applicable) * Business annual gross revenues of $500,000 or less (based on most recent filed tax return).
* In continuous operation for 1 year or more. * 10 employees or less, including owner(s). * Registered and operating with all required licenses and registrations.
* Business is registered and operating in at least one of these counties: Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, or San Bernardino County (California). * Business operates in a low‑to‑moderate income area as defined by HUD. * Applicant is the majority owner or one of the primary decision‑makers of the business.
* Application includes a brief video (max 3 minutes) covering: ▫ Owner background ▫ Business vision and mission for community impact ▫ How grant funding will accelerate growth * **Ineligible applicants:** Any business whose owners/investors include: ▫ Employees, officers, directors, shareholders, or agents of Genesis Bank/affiliates, or ▫ Their immediate family members or people in the same household (e.g., spouse, parent, children, grandchildren, great‑grandchildren, or spouses of those descendants).
* Any business that influences legislation or participates in political campaigns on behalf of candidates. * Any business that is a tax‑exempt organization under IRC 501(c)(3) (nonprofits/charities). Trending news, free to low-cost training, and impactful resources to help you successfully run your business.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Very small businesses in low-to-moderate income communities in Southern California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Genesis for Good Catalyst Empowerment Grant accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no single fixed deadline. Check the official notice for any cycle-specific review dates.
Genesis for Good Catalyst Empowerment Grant is funded by Genesis for Good Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 7 required documents: Articles of Incorporation/Organization, Business licenses and permits, Tax returns, Bank statements, Tax Identification Number (TIN)/EIN, and Operating agreement or bylaws, among others (the full list is in the Required Documents section on this page). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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