Grow your company with a grant for diverse-small businesses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

A total of $100,000 awarded to 25 businesses
in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

The Founders First Job Creators Quest Grant is one of many ways small businesses can apply for the capital needed to grow. As part of our mission to provide continued education to founders, all grant recipients also receive a scholarship to one of our acclaimed accelerator programs. Grant money can be used as growth capital to hire or rehire premium wage jobs. Cash infusion can be used to purchase, fix or enhance equipment necessary to help manage growth challenges and scale for the future. 

The deadline to complete the grant application is June 26, 2023.

 Please visit the Grant FAQ page or contact us for more information.

What We Are Offering

$100,000 in Small Business Grants
The $100,000 fund will make investments to 25 diverse-led businesses in the state of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

 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.

How it Works

Eligibility Requirements

Register For The
2023 PA/NJ Job Creators Quest Grant

Short Form - PA/ NJ 2023 - Formstack
Name*
Please use your business email address.

Founders First offers intensive growth accelerators to help founders like you to grow and expand their businesses.

While the time required is significant, 87% saw increased revenue in just 3-6 months following completion. For more details watch this video of a recent pitch competition to see the impact of our accelerators.

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