7 Non-Governmental U.S. Grants
Time to explore the world of non-governmental grant funding!
As we prepare to launch Pocketed in the United States, we want our U.S. users to fully understand the American grant landscape. And this means understanding that there are two categories of grants; governmental and non-governmental! Oftentimes, non-governmental grants are open to a wider range of people and businesses, so you might be eligible for some of these!
Both non-governmental and governmental grants are easily accessible through the Pocketed platform, so you don’t have to worry about missing anything, but the difference between the two is that governmental programs are funded by the government vs. non-governmental programs which are funded by private organizations. See? Pretty self-explanatory!
This list will break down 7 non-governmental grants in America that you can apply to today!
State: Connecticut
The Technology Talent Bridge program is a grant for internship opportunities available to small businesses in Connecticut. Eligible students must be enrolled at a higher education institution and be eligible to work in Connecticut.
The grants can fund up to $25,000 per project and a 50% salary match is required by the employer.
2. The Growth Company Grants Program
State: Connecticut
This grant is for early-stage Connecticut companies who want to move to the next level by implementing strategic projects and customer acquisition. Project funds can be used for, but are not limited to, these types of projects: sales assistance, marketing, strategy, organizational development, technology assistance, bid assistance, beta testing of products for new purchasers, and prototype development.
The grant value is limited to $25,000 with a one-third expense match by the company.
3. The Awesome Foundation STEAM chapter grant
State: Global
This grant is available to those dedicated to improving the world through science, technology, engineering, art, and math!
The $1,000 grants are distributed monthly and applications for the July round are due on June 30, 2021.
4. The Coalition to Back Black Businesses Grant Making Initiative
State: U.S.-wide
This grant is open to Black small business owners as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible companies must be Black-owned in a qualifying industry, employ between 3 and 20 people including the owner, be located in an economically vulnerable community, and have been harmed financially by COVID-19.
The organization will distribute $5,000 grants each fall and a select few $25,000 enhancement grants in the spring.
5. Small Business Relief Initiative
State: U.S.-wide
This grant was started by GoFundMe as a way to help small businesses affected by COVID-19. This grant fund can be donated to by supporters.
GoFundMe will issue $500 to eligible businesses that raise at least $500 with a GoFundMe fundraiser.
6. SoGal Black Founder Startup Grant
State: U.S.-wide
The SoGal Black Founder Startup Grant is for legally registered businesses who plan to seek investor financing in the future and have a solution or idea on how to be the next big business.
There are several $10,000 and $5,000 grants available to Black women or nonbinary entrepreneurs.
7. Awesome Without Borders Grant
This grant from The Harnisch Foundation is provided to support creative ideas preferably focused on media/film, leadership, or representation.
The $1,000 grants are given out on a weekly basis to those with a big idea and a clear outline.
Now that you have all of these non-governmental grants at your fingertips, it’s time to apply!
Sign up to Pocketed to access all of these grants and to view their full eligibility requirements! Happy funding!
