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No deadline in static page; program runs in periodic rounds (Power Forward Rd. referenced). $1.5M awarded to 59 businesses to date.
Power Forward Small Business Grant is a grant from the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation and Vistaprint that funds Black-owned small businesses across New England. Administered in partnership with the NAACP, the program awards grants of $25,000 each to support economic empowerment and business growth. To date, $1,500,000 has been awarded to fifty-nine businesses.
Recipients receive not only capital but also access to memberships, professional resources, and mentorship networks. Eligible applicants are Black-owned small businesses located in New England seeking funding to expand operations, hire staff, or invest in their enterprises.
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Power Forward Small Business Grant | Celtics United | Boston Celtics Power Forward Small Business Grant Power Forward Small Business Grant The Power Forward Small Business Grant program aims to create a lasting impact through the economic empowerment of Black-owned small businesses across New England. Through this initiative, $1,500,000 has been awarded to fifty-nine Black-owned small businesses.
The Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation partners with the NAACP to provide transformative grants of $25,000. "The Power Forward grant program just opened up the doors to so much new opportunities for us." – Jospeh Charles, Rock City Pizza “The grant opportunity provided us with more than just capital.
We received memberships, resources and people we can call on for guidance. ” - Alfread and Auric Enchill, Elegant Stitches “This grant not only provided financial assistance but also showed us that there are people who believe in us. ” – Akos Antwi, Revive Therapeutic Services c.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Black-owned small businesses across New England. 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.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is an annual program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
Power Forward Small Business Grant is funded by Vistaprint and Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation (in partnership with NAACP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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