The EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator is looking for a diverse pool of social entrepreneurs and organizations who are driving change through health justice in their communities.
Donor Name: American Heart Association
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Accelerator
Deadline: 06/03/2022
Details:
The need to come together and find solutions for longer, healthier lives is more vital than ever. By providing business training and grants, the American Heart Association is committed to supporting the communities, small businesses, social entrepreneurs and innovators making a difference in community health.
Applications will be accepted from social and health tech entrepreneurs, non-profits and for-profits making a health impact and addressing a social determinant of health (SDOH).
Focus Areas
- Education
- Healthcare Access
- Food Security
- Neighborhood Conditions
- Transportation
- Environmental Quality
- Employment/Economic Stability
- Housing
- Health/Innovation Technology
Chosen candidates will receive a 6-week virtual training focusing on improving their business model. Topics include (but are not limited to):
- Customer Discovery
- Data Analysis
- Market Research and Positioning
- Brand Storytelling/Unique Value Proposition
Who can Apply?
- U.S. citizens 18 years or older
- Must address one or more categories of the social determinants of health in the United States
- Innovation must apply to improving health inequities
- Must be the founder, CEO or someone authorized to make changes to the business or project.
For more information, visit American Heart Association.