Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations, businesses, groups, and individuals that provide services to minority communities. Focus areas include education, health, social justice, and workforce development.

Grants to USA small back-owned businesses for financial support and growth. Funding is intended to help strengthen these brick-and-mortar businesses and thereby promote diversity in the American business environment. Grantees can use the funds for salaries, rent, operating costs, community activities, or to build their customer base.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International women-led and black-led startups to participate in an accelerator program in the United States. In addition to funding, participants will receive mentorship and vendor perks and will attend a reception at which they can present their companies.

Opportunity for USA women-owned businesses to participate in a pitch competition to attract investors. Competition finalists will receive individualized coaching and mentoring, networking opportunities, vendor perks, and access to alumni founders. The competition has two tracks: technology-based companies and non-tech companies.

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable children and their families. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. The purpose of the grant program is to support direct-service, high-quality programming for children ages 0-12 in the areas of early childhood and youth development, as well as advocacy efforts that raise the level of public awareness and commitment to the well-being of children.

Grants and in-kind support to USA female entrepreneurs for business growth and development. The purpose of the program is to support women-owned businesses that focus on social impact and societal benefit. Participants will receive up to $25,000 in business support as well as access to a network of business advisors.

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit or for-profit organization or IHE to operate a national resource center for youth mentoring. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete

Grants to USA, India, and South Africa nonprofit and for-profit social enterprises for initiatives
to benefit children and families living in urban poverty. Areas of focus include education,health, and family economic stability. Funding is intended for proposals that have a measurable impact on the lives of children and families. The Foundation funds social enterprises that directly serve or impact children or youth from
urban low-income communities in the areas of education, health, and family economic
stability (including livelihoods and financial inclusion).

Grants to USA organizations for programs that benefit children, youth, and young adults. Grants will assist organizations that have strong board involvement and competent leadership. Michigan-based nonprofits will be given preferred but not exclusive consideration. The Foundation will fund reasonable marketing expenses.

Grants of up to $45,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, tribal
organizations, schools, and local governments for summertime programming that benefits
youth. Successful requests will focus on increasing the number of young people who have
access to camp experiences and improving the quality of the camp experience.

Grants of up to $90,000 to Montana childcare providers and tribal programs to address emergencies impacting young children. Funding is intended to help childcare facilities implement effective and sustainable crisis childcare services. Target populations include children with special needs (medical diagnosis, developmental delays, mental health concerns, etc.); infants and toddlers; children in a high-risk family situation, and Tribal populations.

This initiative provides financial support to under-resourced women entrepreneurs, with a focus on women of color. Each month, a grant is awarded to a woman-owned business that demonstrates potential and need. To qualify, businesses must be at least 51% woman-owned and have less than $1 million in gross revenue. The program aims to empower women entrepreneurs by offering business coaching, training, and critical funding to help their ventures thrive.