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Find similar grantsVanguard Accelerator is sponsored by Vanguard Accelerator. Provides grants and forgivable loans to businesses owned by Latinas and/or Black women in the Minneapolis St. Paul area.
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Vanguard Accelerator Grant Application — Center for Economic Inclusion Funding to accelerate growth of Latina and Black-, woman-owned Businesses available From the Center for Economic Inclusion Vanguard Accelerator , in partnership with Founders First CDC and NEOO Partners .
REGISTRATION is currently closed Be considered for one or more opportunities: $50,000 in Business Grants $5,000 grants will be made to 10 businesses owned by Latina or Black individuals in the Minneapolis or St. Paul region. Includes scholarship to business accelerator Program Access to Forgivable Loans $25,000 to $250,000 forgivable loans available for applicants, depending on need.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Latina or Black women-owned businesses with a B2B business model, located in Minneapolis or St. Paul, Minnesota, with three or more employees, and annual revenue between $75,000 and $3,000,000. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 business grants; forgivable loans of $25,000 to $250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Vanguard Accelerator is funded by Vanguard Accelerator. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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