Grow your company with a grant for diverse-small businesses in Texas.

A total of $100,000 will be awarded to 25 businesses in Texas

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. 

2023 Texas Grant Is Closed

We will relaunch the grant program in 2024. 

 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 North, Central, or South Texas regions.

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

  • Complete full application which includes providing: 
    - Information about your business
    - Work organization chart
    - Profit and Loss (P & L) statement
    - 1-3 minute video answering the 4 questions provided on the final page of the application. 
  • All completed applications will be reviewed and 90 grant semi-finalists will be selected for our final judging round
  • All 25 grant finalists are announced during a live press event after confirming participation in a required accelerator program


Eligibility Requirements

  • Founder identifies as one of the following: Latinx, Black, Asian, Women, LGBTQIA+, Military Veteran, or located in a Low to Moderate Income area
  • Must be a for-profit company with annual revenues between $100K and $3 million
  • Current staff of 2+ employees
  • Will have the ability to add 1-2+ net new premium wage jobs in the next 12 months
  • Must be located in North, Central, or South Texas regions

2023 Texas Job Creators Quest Grant Is Closed
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