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Transform Business Grant is sponsored by Not explicitly stated, but administered by an organization supporting entrepreneurs from systemically oppressed groups. This microgrant is designed to support entrepreneurs from systemically oppressed groups, including transgender and nonbinary individuals, who are committed to creating a positive social impact. Recipients also receive a year-long business strategy and development program.
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Designed to support entrepreneurs in systemically marginalized groups, The TRANSFORM Business Grant provides a $1,000 microgrant and a customized, year-long business strategy and development program to each grantee. TRANSFORM is actively anticapitalist and antiracist, continually working to identify and dismantle oppressive systems of power.
Funding shouldn’t be the reason you sacrifice your business idea or your professional development. We offer growth-focused wealth redistribution grants of $1,000 to anticapitalist businesses led by social impact focused individuals.
In addition to funding, grantees participate in a customized year-long growth-based mentorship program, which includes access to pro bono services from a roster of experts in branding, coaching, skill-based learning, marketing, and more. The TRANSFORM Business Grant is designed to support individuals in systemically marginalized groups who are making social impact and demonstrate financial need.
This includes, but is not limited to, BIPOC individuals, individuals who have a disability, formerly incarcerated individuals, and queer, trans, and nonbinary folks. The TRANSFORM Business Grant is currently only open to applicants in the United States, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. Individuals and teams/groups located in the United States, regardless of immigration status, are welcome to apply.
Preference is giving to individuals who demonstrate financial need, which we define as not being able to get the things you need with the resources that you have. We understand that financial need is going to look different for everyone. This grant does not fund political organizations or activities, religious organizations for religious purposes, or student loans or other debt payments.
TRANSFORM does not have the capacity or expertise to consult or advise in medicinal or clinical practices. Business activities focused in these areas cannot be considered for the grant at this time. Please note: Recipients of The TRANSFORM Business Grant will receive a 1099-MISC for the grant.
The following are the core non-negotiables that must be met in each application to move forward in the review process. Applications that do not meet all four of these qualifications will not be considered. You identify as part of at least one systemically marginalized group.
Your idea/business is aligned with TRANSFORM’s values , including antiracism and anticapitalism, and these values show up in how you run your business. Your idea/business is social impact oriented and challenges systems of oppression/addresses social injustices. You are in financial need.
This year, applications are open March 9-20, 2026, and September 8-18, 2026. Applications cannot be accepted outside of these windows. Link to apply: https://form.
jotform. com/240444361046045 For more info on the grant, check out our FAQ page and our application tips . Join our newsletter for info on our grant cycles, ways to get involved with the TRANSFORM community, and how to grow an anticapitalist business.
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Describe your business idea or current business
How does your business demonstrate financial need?
How does your business align with TRANSFORM values of antiracism and anticapitalism?
How is your business social impact oriented?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Entrepreneurs from systemically oppressed groups, including BIPOC, individuals with disabilities, formerly incarcerated individuals, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Transform Business Grant is funded by Not explicitly stated, but administered by an organization supporting entrepreneurs from systemically oppressed groups. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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