March is Your Opportunity for Small Business Grants!

If you’re eager to give your business a boost, let me tell you about an awesome opportunity: grant funding! It can really make a difference in helping you achieve your goals. Right now, there are a bunch of great programs out there that offer funds for all sorts of things, like recovering from the pandemic or preserving historic buildings. Let me share with you some small business grants with a March deadline that you can apply for today.

Get Support for Historic Small Restaurants with American Express

I’ve got some exciting news to share with you. American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation are teaming up again for the next round of the Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant Program. This time around, they’re giving away a whopping $1 million to 25 lucky small restaurants. How awesome is that?

But wait, there’s more! Not only will the recipients receive the much-needed funding, but they’ll also get a whole year of access to ResyOS, a restaurant management software that will make their operations smoother than ever. Talk about a win-win!

Now, let me fill you in on how to qualify for this amazing opportunity. First off, the restaurant must not be part of a big chain. They’re looking to support those independent eateries that bring something special to their communities. Oh, and they need to be located in a historic building or neighborhood, adding to the charm and character of the area. So, you see, they’re really looking for those places that not only serve great food but also contribute to the unique atmosphere of their surroundings.

Here’s the best part: you can get involved too! If you have a favorite small restaurant that fits the bill, you can nominate them for a grant. Just head over to the website and submit your nomination. They’re accepting nominations until March 12th, so don’t waste any time!

Let’s support our small restaurants together!

Guess what? Greensboro, North Carolina has something super exciting coming up – the Capital Connects event! And get this, it’s happening on March 15 at Union Square Campus. Cool, right?

What’s the deal with Capital Connects, you ask? Well, it’s Launch Greensboro’s awesome annual pitch competition, where us entrepreneurs can strut our stuff and present our ideas to potential investors. We’re talking about a chance to get some serious funding for our projects, not too shabby! It’s been going strong for over 20 years, so you know it’s the real deal. Oh, and here’s an added bonus: Launch Greensboro is even there to help us prep our pitches. Talk about having our backs!

Introducing the Kingston ARPA Small Business Grant Program

I’ve got some exciting news to share with you. Right now in Kingston, New York, we’re running an incredible program called the ARPA Small Business Grant Program. Its main goal is to help out small businesses that have been hit hard by the pandemic. This initiative is made possible by the American Rescue Plan Act, which has set aside $1 million specifically for this purpose.

If you’re a small business owner in Kingston and you meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply for a grant of up to $10,000. Imagine what that kind of support could do for your business! We’re aiming to award grants to around 100 deserving businesses. Our aim is to not only help you keep your doors open but also to empower you to retain your valuable employees.

Now, you’re probably wondering how you can get your hands on this grant, right? Well, it’s simple! The grant application and all the information you need about eligibility criteria are available online. Just head over to our website and submit your application.

But don’t procrastinate! The application period runs from now until March 17, so make sure you get your application in on time. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to give your business the boost it needs.

BGE Energizing Small Business Grant

I have some exciting news for small business owners in the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company’s service area. BGE and Hello Alice, an online platform, have joined forces to offer grants to help you out. Yep, you heard that right! You have a chance to get up to $20,000 to support your business.

Since 2021, BGE has already given a whopping $8 million in grants to around 400 small businesses across Maryland. And guess what? You could be the next one to receive this fantastic support.

But here’s the thing—time is ticking! You need to act fast because the deadline to apply for this funding round is March 24. So, don’t wait any longer! Seize this golden opportunity to give your small business the boost it deserves.

Los Angeles County Economic Opportunity Grant

I’ve got some exciting news for small businesses in Los Angeles County. They’re offering Economic Opportunity Grants to help those who were hit hard by the pandemic. Now, there are different funding programs to assist various types of businesses and organizations. But let me tell you about the first one, the microbusiness grant program. It gives out $2,500 grants to businesses that made less than $50,000 in revenue in 2019. To be eligible, a business must have five or fewer employees, have been operating since December 1, 2019, and not have received a California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant. So, make sure to apply before the deadline on March 25!

Ladies Who Launch

Now, listen up, ladies and non-binary folks! I want to share with you an incredible opportunity called Ladies Who Launch. It’s an amazing annual grant and mentorship program specifically designed to support women and non-binary small business owners. This year, they’re giving away 20 grants of $10,000 each, along with six months of educational programming. To be eligible, you need to be a woman or non-binary entrepreneur, have annual revenues between $100,000 and $499,000, and run a consumer packaged goods business. Don’t miss out! The deadline to apply for this year’s funding program is March 31.