The Ascender is pleased to announce Mini Grants for Black-Owned Startups and Small Businesses.
Donor Name: Ascender
State: Pennsylvania
County: Allegheny County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/28/2023
Size of the Grant: $500 – $2,000
Details:
Funding Information
Ascender is providing (4) mini-grants, ranging from $500 – $2,000, to Black-owned startups and small businesses located in Allegheny County.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a for-profit business
- Must be Incorporated
- Majority-owned (51%) by a Black/African American entrepreneur
- Revenue generating company that raised between $0–$200K (funding or revenue) in 2022
- Tech or Non-Tech
- Must be 18+ years old
- Headquartered in Allegheny County
- Have between 1 – 10 employees (including part-time and contract staff)
- Have a clear plan for how the funds would help achieve a business goal
Video Guidelines
- Prepare a 2-minute video; videos longer than 2 minutes will be disqualified.
- No slides necessary; a video recorded with your smartphone is perfect!
- In your 2-minute video, tell us:
- What do you sell? How do you make money?
- What makes you stand out from your competitors?
- What are some big business wins you are proud of?
- How would these funds help achieve a business goal?
For more information, visit Mini Grants.