National Pride Grant for LGBTQIA+ Small Businesses

A Business Grant + Accelerator Combined Into One

A total of $20,000 for 20 LGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurs nationwide

Full Application Opens April 2026

What You Need to Know

TOTAL FUND

$20,000

FINALISTS

20

AWARD

$1,000 + Program Access

PROGRAMS

Passport or Zebra

Our Why

The LGBTQIA+ National Grant provides eligible small businesses the chance to receive one of 25 grant packages totaling $25,000. Founders First is committed to increasing the number of diverse founder-led businesses generating over $1 million dollars in revenues.

What We Are Offering

$1,000 Micro-Grant

Flexible funding you can put toward the needs that matter most — equipment, operations, staffing, or growth.

Free Program Access

As a finalist, you’ll also join one of our signature business programs at no cost: Passport Community or Zebra Leadership.

Programs Included With Your Grant

PASSPORT COMMUNITY

Weekly expert-led sessions covering marketing, sales, operations, and finance — designed to help you scale faster and smarter.​

Value: $1,499 for a 3-month subscription (free for finalists)​

ZEBRA LEADERSHIP

A 6-session program that equips founders to step fully into the CEO role, build strong teams, and scale with confidence.​

Value: $1,699 (free for finalists)​.​

How it Works

Eligibility Requirements

Don’t miss this opportunity to combine funding + training.

Full Application Opens April 2026

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