This grant supports Black-owned and underrepresented small businesses in Atlanta and Chicago with financial and business development resources to promote equitable economic growth.
Funder: Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc.
Due Dates: Not specified (rolling or check program page)
Funding Amounts: Amount not specified; provides financial and business development support for small businesses.
Summary: Supports Black-owned and underrepresented small businesses in Atlanta and Chicago with financial and business development resources to promote equitable economic growth.
The Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Small Business Empowerment Fund Grant is a partnership between the Atlanta Small Business Training Consortium, Inc. and the Zeta National Educational Foundation Inc. The grant is designed to provide both financial support and business development resources to small Black-owned businesses, as well as other underrepresented and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in Atlanta, GA and Chicago, IL. The initiative aims to address systemic barriers to capital access and foster equitable economic growth in these communities. While the fund prioritizes Black-owned enterprises, it is inclusive of all applicants who align with the mission of promoting inclusive entrepreneurship and advancing community development.