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LGBTQIA+ National Grant is sponsored by Founders First CDC. The LGBTQIA+ National Grant aims to uplift LGBTQIA+ small business owners by providing flexible funding and access to business acceleration programs. The program offers micro-grants and free enrollment in either the Passport Community or Zebra Leadership programs, designed to help founders scale their businesses.
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[National Grant] Pride Fund - Founders First CDC National Grant • For LGBTQIA+ Business Owners A business grant + accelerator combined into one — offering $20,000 total to 20 LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs nationwide. The LGBTQIA+ National Grant exists to uplift LGBTQIA+ small business owners who are creating jobs, building community, and growing companies with lasting impact.
Through funding and support, Founders First helps more LGBTQIA+ founders access the resources they need to keep moving forward. Flexible funding you can put toward the needs that matter most — equipment, operations, staffing, or growth. As a finalist, you'll also join one of our signature business programs at no cost: Passport Community or Zebra Leadership.
Every finalist picks a single program to join — not both. Weekly expert-led sessions covering marketing, sales, operations, and finance — designed to help you scale faster and smarter. Value: $1,499 for a 3-month subscription (free for finalists) A 6-session program that equips founders to step fully into the CEO role, build strong teams, and scale with confidence.
Value: $1,699 (free for finalists) Mark your calendar — here's the full timeline. Finalists announced · virtual press event Eligibility requirements.
Identify as a LGBTQIA+ business owner Must be a CEO, President, or Business Owner Have an active U.S.-based business Business annual revenue does not exceed $5M Must have between 2 to 100 employees Minimum of 1 year in business Want to be notified when the next LGBTQIA+ National Grant cycle opens? Be the first to know what’s opening next.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Must identify as an LGBTQIA+ business owner, be a CEO, President, or Business Owner of an active U.S.-based business, have annual revenue not exceeding $5M, have between 2 to 100 employees, and be in business for a minimum of 1 year. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 (micro-grant), plus free access to a business program valued at $1,499 or $1,699. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for LGBTQIA+ National Grant are due June 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
LGBTQIA+ National Grant is funded by Founders First CDC. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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