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Find similar grantsNational Pride Grant for LGBTQIA+ Small Businesses is sponsored by Founders First Capital Partners. Offers grants to LGBTQIA+ small business owners. The program provides 25 grants of $25,000 each.
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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, have been in business for at least one year, employ two to 50 people, and produce less than $5 million in yearly revenue. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
National Pride Grant for LGBTQIA+ Small Businesses is funded by Founders First Capital Partners. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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