Founders First CDC
Pride Fund LGBTQIA+ National Grant
Key facts
- Deadline
- Opens Apr 27, 2027 · due Jun 1, 2027
- Award size
- Up to $1,000
- Match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Small business
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
Opening soon: the funder has announced this grant, but you can't apply yet. Use the time to get ready and check whether it fits.
How this fits you
- Available in Sumner County (nationwide program)
- No match required
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
About this grant
This grant gives $1,000 each to 20 LGBTQIA+ business owners across the US. Winners also get a free seat in a business-growth program. Pre-registration opens January 1, 2027.
Official notice: https://foundersfirstcdc.org/pride-grant · Printed from grantme.click/grants/831ea76d-ff0c-4369-9e0d-43d9dcb21a56
Application (opens Apr 27, 2027) Add dates to my calendar
Your schedule, working back from the deadline
- May11
Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters. - May25
Finish a complete draft for a final review
Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft. - May29
Submit
Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble. - Jun1
Deadline
From the funder.
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