NAACP and Leslie's Certification Boost Grant
The NAACP and Leslie's Certification Boost Grant helps small businesses led by people of color, women, or people with disabilities in select states obtain key business certifications for greater opportunities.
Funder: NAACP
Due Dates: Not specified (check program page for updates)
Funding Amounts: 17 one-time grants of $5,000 each; single disbursement per awardee.
Summary: Supports small businesses led by people of color, women, or people with disabilities in select states to obtain key business certifications.
Key Information: Eligible businesses must operate in consulting or food services and be headquartered in AZ, CA, FL, GA, or TX.
Description
This grant program, a partnership between the NAACP and Leslie's, is designed to help entrepreneurs obtain vital business certifications such as Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE). The goal is to facilitate networking, business connections, and partnership opportunities, especially with larger corporations and organizations. The program specifically targets small businesses in both rural and urban communities in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, and Texas, with a focus on supporting companies led by people of color, women, people with disabilities, or those located in Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones).
