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Helping women entrepreneurs scale, succeed & stay inspired ✨
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Does your business need a boost? Apply for these grants to get FREE money! ⭐️

Share with your friends! Everyone deserves an opportunity to pursue their passion.

#grant #businessgrant #smallbusiness #freemoney #womeninbusiness

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Funding doesn't always come with a term sheet.

Sometimes it comes with a deadline, an application form, and a little bit of hustle. We rounded up 6 grants and funding opportunities live right now — for startups, small businesses, and founders who are ready to grow without giving up equity (or with, if that's your route).

Swipe through for: Y Combinator's Fall 2026 batch, the Shift Impact Grant, the Global Citizen × PayPal Small Business Impact Awards, IDEAfuel's Grants & Accelerator, the Makers Mindset Summer Grant, and Skip's $10,000 Grant — whether you're pre-revenue or already scaling, there's something here worth checking.

Save this for when you're ready to apply.

#StartupFunding #GrantsForFounders #SmallBusinessGrants #WomenInBusiness

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New July funding and accelerator opportunities for early-stage entrepreneurs and founders!

Here’s a list of funding, fellowship, and accelerator opportunities still open for diverse founders (majority U.S. based) —totaling over $2,000,000 in support throughout July.

Link to this list is in our bio! Follow us for more resources for early-stage founders and non-profit leaders.

#CamelbackVentures #funding #opportunities #grantopportunities #businessfunding

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Funding can make a big difference when you’re launching, growing, or scaling a business.

Here are 6 startup funding opportunities currently open, including grants, awards, and accelerator programs for entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Opportunities like these don’t stay open for long, so apply early where possible.

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➡️ Comment “GRANTS” below to get access to our spreadsheet of curated opportunities.
 #startupgrants #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #careergrowth

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I’m excited to share that I applied for the Spring 2026 Makers Mindset Grant to continue growing FocusedTeez Apparel & More and expanding confidence-centered apparel that supports youth and communities through positive messaging.

FocusedTeez was created to inspire people to stay focused, believe in themselves, and move forward with confidence—and opportunities like this help small businesses grow their impact.

Grateful for the journey and the opportunity. 💙

@makersmindsetspace

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Stop scrolling! This is for founders ready to move. 👀🚀

Right now, there are real opportunities for women founders, Black entrepreneurs, and early-stage builders to secure funding, mentorship, and community to grow their businesses.

Here are a few you should have on your radar:

✊🏾 Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Grant by @usblackchambers: $50K for Black founders + mentorship, resources, and national visibility. ➡ Deadline: April 23

🚀 W.E. Build Accelerator by @buildintulsa: $25K in non-dilutive funding + mentorship, housing, childcare, and healthcare support. ➡ Deadline: April 10

🌍 Blue Ridge Labs Founder Fellowship (Robin Hood) @robinhoodnyc
: $20K + a 20-week program with mentorship and support for social impact founders. ➡ Deadline: May 3

💻 Lenovo Backing Every Business Grant by @lenovo: $10K + tailored tech support, mentorship, and a global network of entrepreneurs. ➡ Deadline: April 15

💰 Makers Mindset Grant by @makersmindsetspace: Equity-free funding for women-led consumer brands + access to a powerful founder network. ➡ Deadline: April 10

This could be the support that helps you build faster, smarter, and bigger.

💬 Comment “FUNDING” and we’ll DM you the full list + how to apply.

#blackexcellence #womenintech #blackwomenintech #entrepreneurship #supportsmallbusiness

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Are you looking for funding or support this month? 💸

If you’re a founder in CPG, beauty, or building a business and need access to capital, mentorship, or community, this April grant roundup is for you. 😎

Here are current opportunities with April deadlines:

🤑 Makers Mindset Grant (4/10)
🤑 Build Her Community Grant (4/10)
🤑 Kitty Fund Mompreneur Grant (4/14)
🤑 Neurodiverse Entrepreneur Program (4/15)
🤑 NAACP x L’Oréal Inclusive Beauty Fund (4/23)
🤑 Hey Helen Grant (4/30)

Save this list and take a few minutes this week to review what aligns with your business. Even applying to one can open a new door. ✨

🔗Don’t forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter for even more grants, resources, news and more!

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Comment AGENDA to get weekly updates on grants you can apply for, plus resources trusted by 100,000+ founders.

Current grants available 👇

🌸 Spring 2026 @makersmindsetspace Grant
Grant Amount: $30,000‍
Equity-free capital with connection baked in.

🧠 Neurodiverse Entrepreneur Program
Grant Amount: $4,000‍
If you identify as neurodiverse and lead a startup or small business, this opportunity offers funding plus up to $19K in resources.

🚀 @hello.skip Skip’s 2026 Spring Grants
Grant Amount: $10,000‍
Two $10K grants available for U.S.-based founders building what’s next.

🍪 @famousamosus Ingredients for Success
Grant Amount: $50,000‍
3 early-stage Black founders will receive funding, mentorship, and meaningful connections to support long-term growth.

✨ ambergrants for Women
Grant Amount: $10,000‍
One application gives you access to monthly and annual funding opportunities.

🌱 @enthuse_foundation Grant Program
Grant Amount: $5,000‍
For CPG women founders building with sustainability in mind, plus additional grants supporting key business needs.

🌍 @osventuresllc O’Shaughnessy Fellowship
Grant Amount: $100,000‍
A one-year program offering equity-free funding and access to a global network for founders building something impactful.

📈 @startpivotgrow Micro Grant
Grant Amount: $2,500‍
Designed for urban and rural founders focused on building profitable, scalable businesses.

💡 Breva Thrive Grant
Grant Amount: $5,000‍
Quarterly funding for founders creating meaningful impact in underrepresented communities.

💬 Hey Helen Grant Program
Grant Amount: $10,000‍
No-strings-attached funding for mission-driven women founders focused on growth and impact.

🌌 @galaxyofstarshelp Galaxy Grant
Grant Amount: $3,500‍
A quick 30-second application for founders ready to bring their next big idea to life.

🤎 HerRise MicroGrant
Grant Amount: $1,000‍
Supporting women of color founders with accessible funding to move their businesses forward.

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💰 $1M+ IN GRANT FUNDING 💰 Swipe for grants to apply for this week!
 🔗 Want millions more in funding?
 💰 We keep a running database of 315+ grants and 1,000+ funding opportunities including accelerators, fellowships, and VC investments, updated weekly
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🤎 [𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗨𝗦] 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 | 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦 ⤵️
 📅 Biweekly starting Wed Mar 25 on ZOOM | ⏰ 1p ET/10a PT
 A low-lift coworking session powered by Well Connected x The Well Work.
 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:  – Show up and work on your own thing alongside other founders  – Accountability without pressure  – Only 30 spots per session to keep things cozy
 🔗 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 at the Link in Bio 🔗
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👉🏽 Deel The Pitch 2026 | Deel — $1,000,000 pitch competition open to all founders, Deadline: March 23, 2026  
👉🏽 Pilot Small Business Growth Fund | Pilot x Hello Alice — $10,000 – $50,000 grants + 1 year free bookkeeping for US businesses with $5K–$5M revenue, Deadline: March 31, 2026  
👉🏽 Verizon x LISC | Digital Ready Grants — $15,000 in grant funding for for-profit small businesses in NY, CA, Deadline: March 31, 2026  
👉🏽 Founderland Forward Grant | Founderland — €10,000 for women-led businesses, Deadline: March 31, 2026
 👉🏽 Spring 2026 Makers Mindset Grant | Makers Mindset — $30,000 for women founders, Deadline: April 10, 2026
 👉🏽 Ingredients for Success (IFS) | Famous Amos — $50,000 for Black-owned businesses + mentorship and resources, Deadline: April 23, 2026   Opportunities mean nothing if you don’t know how to close ⤵️

💰 The Six-Figure Grant Lab 💰breaks down exactly how to secure $100K–$1M+ in non-dilutive capital. 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 via the 🔗Link in Bio🔗

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Please don’t call me this.

The last thing I want to build is a masculine business.

@chandandradha is rooted in pure feminine energy, channeling ancestral wisdom, ritual, and sacred recipes passed through the feminine line. The world doesn’t need more force or hustle. It needs balance. And balance is restored through feminine alignment, not imitation.

Letters to the Divine Woman was written as an act of rebellion against the way we live today. These words are a call to remember our feminine voices to manifest beauty, devotion, and true wealth.

I invite you to experience this keepsake book, available at chandandradha.com

#femalefounders #boss #feminineenergy Female Founder

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Celebrating two Black women founders who continue to raise the bar in beauty.

Kristen Dunning of @gentlysoap
Dr. Isfahan Chambers-Harris of @alodiahaircare

Both have been named 2025 Grant Awardees by Makers Mindset and The Equity Studio, a partnership designed to fuel early-stage consumer brands with funding, mentorship, and community. Makers Mindset (@makersmindsetspace), led by Nancy Twine (@nancytwine), focuses on founder education and building scale-ready systems. The Equity Studio (@theequity.studio), founded by Anna Sweeting, backs high-growth beauty and wellness brands with strategic support and cultural influence. Their joint grant program is equity-free and built to help women founders accelerate without giving up ownership.

Gently Soap
Kristen transformed her personal eczema journey into a plant-based body care line that’s become a trusted staple for sensitive-skin communities. From Shark Tank to Oprah’s Favorite Things and an upcoming Walmart rollout, she’s building healing-first beauty with real impact.

Alodia Haircare
Dr. Chambers-Harris, a scientist and trichologist, created a clinically validated, scalp-first haircare system rooted in education and science. With more than 1,500 retail doors including Target, CVS and Walmart, she continues to redefine textured haircare at national scale.

Congratulations to the beauty founders.
Your wins move the entire industry forward.

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