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Neurodiverse Entrepreneur Program (NDEP) is sponsored by Innovation DuPage, Autism Angels Group, Organization for Autism Research, Autism Community Ventures. The Neurodiverse Entrepreneur Program (NDEP) supports startups and small companies with neurodiverse leaders (e.g., autism, dyslexia, learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD) by providing a microgrant, access to a business accelerator program, and year-long growth support.
The goal is to increase business leadership opportunities for people with developmental and cognitive differences. Priority is given to companies formed or planning to establish operations within greater DuPage County, Illinois.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Neurodiverse leader in a C-Suite position (CEO, COO, CIO, CFO, Director, founder, co-founder) with developmental or cognitive differences (autism, dyslexia, learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, related diagnoses). Open to new or existing Innovation DuPage member companies, with priority for companies in greater DuPage County, Illinois. Any industry sector; startup or small business structure. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $4,000 microgrant and over $15,000 in services (mentorship, accelerator program, membership) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.