Bonus Edition: (4) Grants To Consider
Imagine if you had extra cash to put toward your creative business goals.
Hey, creators!
This week we launched Grants For Creators, an idea I’ve been sitting on since last summer. In 48 hours the newsletter had gained over 100 subscribers!
I’m excited you are here and so happy to see that many are already taking action. Let’s get funded!
When it comes to the funding opportunities I plan to share in this newsletter, many have deadlines, so in addition to our biweekly Monday morning newsletters (the next one will be February 7th), I’ll occasionally pop in your inbox like this.
I really do not want you to miss out.
The opportunities below have deadlines coming up quickly, so without further ado, here we go. Good luck!
1. Fearless Fund
The Fearless Fund awards Women of Color-owned small businesses $10,000- $20,000 each and access to a peer network to help you build and grow your business.
Minimum annual revenue of $100,000 is strongly preferred.
Deadline: February 9, 2022
Apply to this opportunity here.
2. For Writers
The 2022 Good Story Grant aims to help two writers reach the next step in their creative journeys. This grant is open to writers of all skill levels and working in all genres and categories.
The award is $1,500, used however you’d like (take a research trip, start a podcast, attend a writers' conference, etc.) as long as it has to do with writing and helps you tell your story.
You’ll need to get one letter of recommendation from a mentor or teacher about your writing and creative activities.
Deadline: January 31, 2022
Apply to this opportunity here.
3. For California Residents
The California governor announced the creation of a new COVID-19 Relief Grant for small businesses impacted by the pandemic and the health and safety restrictions.
Funds are awarded in amounts of up to $25,000 to micro-and small businesses throughout the state. Nonprofits are also eligible for these grants.
Deadline: February 8, 2022
Apply to this opportunity here.
4. For Connecticut Residents
The Women’s Business Development Council offers grants between $2,500 and up to $10,000 to qualified women-owned small businesses in Connecticut.
They are looking for defined projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth, and profitability.
Deadline: February 13, 2022
Apply to this opportunity here.
5. For Baltimore Residents
The Baltimore BASE Network Economic Recovery Fund Small Business Grant is providing grants and technical assistance to small businesses located in Baltimore City and established before February 2020.
Priority will be given to BIPOC-owned businesses with fewer than 10 employees, including sole-proprietors.
Awards are ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.
Deadline: February 3, 2022
Apply to this opportunity here.