5 Upcoming fall grants for Latina entrepreneurs 

One common struggle Latina and minority women entrepreneurs face is securing access to capital and funding their ventures. For many, grants are vital resources that help minority-owned businesses get started, expand, and grow. 

Today we’ve gathered a list of five upcoming fall grants for Latina entrepreneurs and minority business owners. See below for deadlines and requirements. 

5 Fall grants for Latina and minority women entrepreneurs 

1. Amber Grant 

• https://ambergrantsforwomen.com/get-an-amber-grant/apply-now/
• No due date (rolling monthly).  New application cycle starting soon 
• $15 fee 
• WomensNet founded the “Amber Grant” in 1998. The grant was set up with one goal in mind: to honor the memory of a very special young woman, Amber Wigdahl, who died at just 19 years old — before realizing her business dreams. Today, WomensNet carries on that tradition, proudly giving away at least $30,000 every month in Amber Grant money. In recognition of the diversity of businesses owned by women, we’ve also expanded our grant-giving to include “Marketing Grants,” “Business Category Grants,” as well as two “$25,000 Year End Grants.” 

2. Comcast Rise 

• https://www.comcastrise.com/rise-apply/
• Deadline: October 14, 2022 
• Representation, Investment, Strength and Empowerment. These are the cornerstones of Comcast RISE, a multi-year commitment to provide grants, marketing, creative, media, and technology services to small businesses owned by people of color including Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, and Asian American among others or women. 
• You are eligible to apply for this program if your business:
  • Is at least 51% owned and operated by someone who identifies as person of color, including Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, and Asian American owners, or a woman
    Is independently owned and operated; and not a franchise location
    Is registered to conduct business in the US
    Has been operating for one or more years
    Is located within the Comcast Business or Effectv service area footprint

3. The Patrina Foundation 

• https://patrinafoundation.org/grantees/proposal-requirements
• Deadline: September 15, 2022 
• The Patrina Foundation has been at the forefront of accessing inequities in our society through a gender lens. Founded in 1990 by Lorinda de Roulet, Patrina supports in-community organizations focused on improving the lives of girls and women in the New York City greater metropolitan area through education, enrichment, job training, and social services support.

4. Accelerate(HER) fund sponsored by Tiger Global Impact Ventures

• https://helloalice.com/grants/tiger-global/ 
• Deadline: August 05, 2022 
• will provide grants up to $50,000 to support women entrepreneurs building breakthrough technologies or tech-enabled companies. These 
• entrepreneurs should have a demonstrated need for funding and a plan to reach their next stage of growth. 
• To be eligible, a business must:
  • Be a for-profit technology or technology-enabled company
  • Be majority woman-owned and operated (51%+)
  • Have not (yet) received funding from angel or venture investors

5. Association of Women’s Business Centers 

• https://awbc.smapply.io/prog/2022/
• Deadline: November 30, 2022 
• For small businesses that intend to train and upskill low-wage workers age 50+, this grant program will reimburse employers up to $2,000-$2,500 per employee for training, provided the grantee meets the following criteria: 
  • Applicant is a small business with qualifying employee(s) 50+ years of age
  • Applicant intends to train qualifying employee(s) to improve or add to their job skills
  • Qualifying employee(s) currently earn $16/hour or less on average, and work at least 30 hours per week
  • Training to be completed and reported by November 30, 2022
  • Applicant must demonstrate evidence increasing wage at least $2/hour once training is completed ($2.50/hour min. increase to earn the maximum grant award)

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