In partnership with Founders First CDC and the Center for Economic Inclusion Vanguard Accelerator are offering Latina and Black Women-owned businesses capital investment and funding to accelerate their growth.
The fund will make investments of $5,000 each to 10 Latina and Black Women-owned businesses in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Frequently Asked Questions
Accelerator Program Scholarship
As part of our mission to provide continued education, all grant recipients will receive a scholarship to a Founders First accelerator program. Learn More
Depending on the need and scope, recipients will receive access to forgivable loans ranging from $25,000 to $250,000.
Forgivable loans are use to support growth, sustainability, and job creation. Learn More
What are we offering?
Eligibility Requirements:
The pre-registration window is your opportunity to secure your spot early for a chance to receive grant funding for your business. Don’t worry, if you pre-register, we will ensure to remind you by email when the grant application launches on January 24, 2024.
Once the grant application opens, you’ll receive reminder emails containing direct links to the page where you left off. If you require assistance with the application, such as needing the application link or having questions about the assets, please email support@foundersfirstcdc.org.
The deadline to complete this grant application is February 21, 2024.
For this application, you will be asked to provide these assets:
Do you need help with your application? We offer Virtual Office Hours through Zoom to answer any questions you may have or to assist you in progressing through the application process. If you are unable to join, please email your questions to centerforeconomicinclusion@foundersfirstcdc.org
Register Here: (Zoom Meetings)
Our team and our supporting partners will commence the evaluation of the grant semi-finalist applications. During this period, you will be invited to participate in an exclusive virtual educational program, which we have designed with the intention of enhancing your understanding of how prepared your business is for funding, at no cost to you.
Important Note:
To be eligible as a finalist, completion of this educational program is required. However, the results from this program will not impact your ranking within the finalist bracket.
We will announce the finalists for the Vanguard Accelerator during our Virtual Press Event on Zoom.
Watch a recap of our Center For Economic Inclusion Vanguard Accelerator Press Event: www.youtube.com/watch
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