Cadence Cash Thrive Grant
A quarterly program offers $5,000 grants aimed at supporting small businesses that contribute positively to their communities. The Thrive Grant places a special emphasis on small businesses making a significant impact in underrepresented communities or communities of color.
Applications Due: April 30th
15 Percent Pledge Dream Makers Founders Grant
Pledge and Dream Makers Founders Grant have partnered to support female entrepreneurs, particularly by spotlighting the talents and innovations of Black and BIPOC founders. Pledge will award $125,000 annually, distributing $25,000 grants to five business owners each year. They aim to give underrepresented, female entrepreneurs the opportunity to grow their business, and continue our mission of building an ecosystem where more businesses can thrive.
Applications Due: April 30th
Teaching Artist Grant
The Teaching Artist Grant (TAG) program provides financial support to artists who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically Indigenous and African heritage teaching artists.
Applications due: May 1st, 2024
RI Commerce Organizational Development Grants
RI Commerce’s Organizational Development Grants can be used to fund a range of activities that strengthen and improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness, including anti-racism training to help create an inclusive and respectful organizational culture. Grant requests up to $10,000 can be made.
Applications due: July 19th
Fast Break for Small Business Grant Program
The program aims to assist business owners with the tools and resources they need to start and grow their businesses. 150 small businesses will receive $10,000 grants and a LegalZoom product of their choosing, valued up to $500, and 3,000 emerging entrepreneurs who haven’t yet launched their intended business will receive a LegalZoom product of their choosing, valued at up to $500.
Applications due: September 13th, 2024