As we kick off 2024, we just wanted to take a moment to say a big THANK YOU to all of you. Your energy, dedication, and heart make our community shine!
Now, guess what? Albuquerque Business First has put together a fantastic list of small business grants, and we thought you’d love to know about them.
Here are some cool opportunities they’ve highlighted for the year:
- Hello Alice’s “American Dream” Grants: If you’re dreaming big for your business, check this out. You could snag a $1,000 grant and some extra spotlight on your venture. Deadline: April 30, 2024.
- Papaya Reusables’ $10,000 Grant for Women Entrepreneurs: Ladies, this one’s for you! Celebrate Women’s History Month with a chance to win this grant. Deadline: March 31, 2024.
- Feed the Soul Foundation’s Culinary Grant: Foodies and chefs, pay attention! Get some cash and awesome mentorship to boost your culinary business. Deadline: Jan. 31, 2024.
- Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Community: Want to get tech-savvy? Join this community for digital tips and maybe even a grant.
- National Science Foundation’s America’s Seed Fund: Got a groundbreaking idea? This could be your ticket to big support and guidance.
- Halstead Grant for Jewelers: Shine bright in the jewelry world! Win cash and prizes to help your jewelry business sparkle. Deadline: May 1, 2024.
- The National Association for the Self-Employed: The group has its own $4,000 growth grant that it offers on a rolling basis. The catch? You have to be a member. The group has awarded nearly $1M in grants to members since 2006
- Hello Skip: Showcases grant opportunities but also offers one-on-one consulting, business plan assistance and other paid-for services and memberships.
- Grants.gov: a federal government website that collects and lists various grant opportunities for businesses, non-profits and local governments. Often the grants are in niche areas or targeted to specific places or technologies.
Let’s make 2024 amazing, together! We’re all in this journey, and with opportunities like these, the sky’s the limit.
Cheers to a fantastic year ahead!
West Central Community Development Group
