As COVID-19 has impacted all of us in different ways, there are many different resources available to help support families, working professionals, and small businesses as they navigate this crisis. Below you will find a list of resources, including grant and funding opportunities, that might be helpful for you or to pass on to others who are looking for support.
Facebook Small Business Grants: APPLICATION OPEN NOW: Of the $100 million fund, $40 million in grants is set for 10,000 US-based small businesses. And of those, Facebook said it’s “prioritizing 50% of grants to eligible minority, women and veteran-owned businesses.”
SMC Strong Small Business Grants: APPLICATION OPENS MONDAY, APRIL 27, 12PM
Salesforce Small Business Grants: APPLICATION OPENS MONDAY, APRIL 27, 8AM
Fast Company recently shared a list of 11 Resources for Women Business Owners. The list includes the following opportunities and more.
Tory Burch Foundation: The foundation’s website has transformed into a resource hub for women-led small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis, spanning guides on applying for loans to managing cash flow to handling childcare during the pandemic. They will also be hosting a webinar on stimulus funding.
COVID-19 Business for All Emergency Grant from Hello Alice: Hello Alice, a machine learning company founded as a women’s virtual accelerator, is offering immediate $10,000 grants to small businesses, supplied by Silicon Valley Bank, the eBay Foundation, and other partners.
IFW COVID-19 Relief Fund: IFundWomen, a crowdfunding platform, is giving micro-grants to women-run businesses, issued on a rolling basis.
Red Backpack Fund: Backed by billionaire Spanx founder Sara Blakely, the $5 million fund is donating $5,000 grants to 1,000 female entrepreneurs.
4Cs is now taking applications for child care subsidies for essential workers