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Founders, check out these #GRANTS and #accelerators with upcoming deadlines!????Apply now and share with fellow founders.??? Good Food Zones Micro Grants $25k | GFZ is an initiative by the City of Los Angeles in partnership with Los Angeles Food Policy Council. The program aims to expand access to healthy foods in Good Food Zones within the City of Los Angeles. ????Apply by TONIGHT:?https://lnkd.in/d8fN2kte Winning Women MicroGrant $1k | Hue Capital is excited to launch their $1k Winning Women MicroGrant, designed to support women founders building product-centric businesses. ????Apply by TONIGHT:?https://lnkd.in/g6MaK7hq Climate Symposium at Harvard Business School Startup Pitch Competition Up to $20k | For early-stage startups working on climate solutions, this competition offers the opportunity for six companies to present to a panel of climate investors for a non-dilutive prize. ??? Apply by 10/15:?https://lnkd.in/gqFaV8VN Grants for Creative Individuals $5k | Grants for Creative Individuals are unrestricted grants to Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners. ????Apply by 10/24:?https://lnkd.in/eQgmur-P Panera Bread Foundation grant Up to $100k | The Panera Bread Foundation grant program awards non-profit organizations who provide access to education, opportunity, and mentorship to at-risk, underserved, or historically underrepresented youth. ????Apply by 10/27:?https://lnkd.in/gNpBYY-R HITLAB Versalie Virtual Innovation Challenge Up to $25k | The 2024 Fall Versalie? Virtual Innovation Challenge is a competition that focuses on innovative solutions for women’s health. ????Apply by 10/28:?https://lnkd.in/eWD-ykae Entrepreneur's Startup Accelerator $150k Investment | Applications for Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator Winter 2025 program are open! The companies selected to participate in the program will receive an investment of $150K on a 6% post-money SAFE. ????Apply by 11/4:?https://www.eranyc.com AI Health Baltimore $120k Investment | A new healthcare accelerator program powered by The Johns Hopkins University and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Designed to support early stage entrepreneurs in the intersection of AI and healthcare. ??? Apply by 11/20:?https://lnkd.in/eGGtWS94 Etsy Disaster Relief Fund $2k | Each quarter, Etsy works with CERF+ to award grants to a select number of eligible sellers. ????Apply on a rolling basis:?https://lnkd.in/gFt8DprY ???Want more resources like this? Subscribe to Grid110’s email newsletter:?https://lnkd.in/g-EyV_QS #grants #accelerators #resources #founders #entrepreneurship #capital

Meet the founder and the funder who will join us for a lively fireside chat at our Founders & Funders Brunch, during #LATechWeek! ???We’ll be chatting with … drumroll please… ?? ???Alphonzo Terrell, the Co-Founder & CEO of SPILL, the blossoming social media platform that grew like a wild fire after Twitter's takeover by Elon. Spill has gone on to raise over $5M in venture funding. ???Jessica Salinas, the Chief Investment Officer at New Media Ventures (NMV), investing in entrepreneurs and activists wrestling with the biggest challenges facing our democracy; and previously the Social Impact Lead at Headspace and founding Director of the Stanford Latino Entreprenuership Initiative. Witness this dynamic conversation amongst other brilliant funders, founders, and operators over brunch-inspired hors d’oeuvres and drinks at Grid110 portfolio company, Flavors From Afar, in Hollywood. ?? Register here: https://lu.ma/vvgyf40q A special thanks to our event partner AWSM LABS and event sponsor PledgeLA and shoutout to the incredible team behind this event Fritz Desir ???????? Matthew Sánchez Juan Young Estelle Potdevin Maya Cheung

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Meet LA’s next generation of innovative founders at our #LATechWeek Founder Showcase. ?? Get a peak at the groundbreaking ideas that Grid110 helps incubate, next Friday October 18, 5-8pm. ?? Sponsored by PledgeLA and hosted at BioscienceLA, this showcase will feature early-stage pitches across different industries including biz tech, travel, finance, child-care, wellness, and more. ?? Get inspired by the future of innovation and enjoy a reception catered by Grid110 portfolio company, SE?OREATA! Register here: https://lu.ma/ruscki5p

???Collaborative Co-Working Session With Industry Experts ?? Join us this Friday for a Collaborative Co-Working Session for Community-Based businesses in LA. This interactive session provides founders with an opportunity to collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs, share insights on community-focused work, and receive actionable feedback from experts! Some of our guest speakers include: ?? Darrel Frater ?? - Senior Associate at Serac Ventures ?? Christine M Chang - Chief of Business Development, Product Development at MiniLuxe ?? Alejandro Guerrero - Managing Director,?Stifel Venture Bank ?? Ashley Hockney - Founder at Hockney Marketing …and more! ? You will also learn about our Community Business Accelerator program, in collaboration with Wurwand Foundation, the application process and how the program can help you scale your businesses! (apps due 10/21) ?? Register now: lu.ma/j9c5zuo9 #Community #LosAngeles #LocalBusiness #Impact #Entrepreneurship

Founders, check out these #GRANTS and #accelerators with upcoming deadlines!????Apply now and share with fellow founders.??? Mental Health Innovation QuickFire Challenge $300k | Johnson & Johnson Innovation and Impact Ventures invites innovators to submit novel precision neuroscience and digital health approaches that advance health equity and mental healthcare. ????Apply by 10/11:?https://lnkd.in/e__gb2Ve Climate Symposium at Harvard Business School Up to $20k | For early-stage startups working on climate solutions, this pitch competition offers the opportunity for 6 companies to present to a panel of climate investors for a cash prize. ????Apply by 10/15:?https://lnkd.in/gqFaV8VN Walmart Spark Good Local Grants $5k | Opportunity for charitable organizations who are benefitting their communities to receive up to $5k. ????Apply by 10/15:?https://lnkd.in/etTf9TNH Fifteen Percent Pledge Achievement Award Up to $200k | Fifteen Percent Pledge is partnering with Shop with Google to provide funding to unlock the next horizon of growth for three Black-owned businesses. ????Apply by 10/16:?https://lnkd.in/gWTXM-yg Levine Impact Lab 2025 Grant Application Up to $100k | This program is geared towards community-based nonprofit organizations focused on the environment, sustainability, climate resiliency, and/or education. ????Apply by 10/18:?https://lnkd.in/em65afsZ Aurora Tech Award Up to $30k | A worldwide prize for women founders of tech startups, created and supported by inDrive. ????Apply by 10/18:?https://lnkd.in/dDAtaSNe Nordstrom Grantmaking Up to $20k | Nordstrom awards Community Grants each year to nonprofits in the areas of Education, Health Care and Human Services. ????Apply by 10/31:?https://lnkd.in/g-iUh3Kz Tory Burch Foundation Fellows $5k | They will select 50 women for a program designed to grow their businesses through workshops, coaching sessions, network-building, and financial resources. ????Apply by 11/2:?https://lnkd.in/guaY7jQ3 Her Culture Micro Grant $500 | About Her Culture’s grant aims to empower African and Caribbean women through social and economic development. ????Apply on a rolling basis:?https://lnkd.in/dyaXCY3Y ???Want more resources like this? Subscribe to Grid110’s email newsletter:?https://lnkd.in/g-EyV_QS #grants #accelerators #resources #founders #entrepreneurship #capital

If you want to grow your LA-based business and get in front of the local community, you’re in the right place! ?? The Community Business Accelerator by Wurwand Foundation and Grid110 will equip businesses for success with tailored support sessions, 1:1 guidance from industry experts, platform perks, and in-person community-building opportunities. Join us next Thursday at 6pm PST on zoom, to learn all about it! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gqtCHNta ???Apply to CBA by 10/21: grid110.org/cba #Community #LosAngeles #LocalBusiness #Impact #Entrepreneurship

Answering your questions about the Community Business Accelerator by Wurwand Foundation and Grid110. ?? ???Does my business have to be LA-based? Yes, business must based in Los Angeles County with a focus on creating a positive impact in local communities. ???What stage of companies are you looking for? Companies must have been in business for at least one year with a demonstrated product or service. Ideal candidates are early-stage entrepreneurs who are refining their business model and are ready for growth. ???What is the commitment, if accepted? Founders must be able to fully commit to the 16-week program, attending weekly zoom sessions on Wednesdays from 2pm - 4pm PST, and actively participate in discussions, collaboration, and self-directed learning. ???What intentions should I have with my business? Founders should have a clear intention to grow their business, improve operational efficiency, and refine their product-market fit. ???Does my business have to already be operational? Business must be officially registered and operational, having been in business for at least one year. Businesses should have received less than $250k in total funding from any source. Have more questions? Join our second info session next Thursday at 6pm PST. Register here: https://lu.ma/gvvc5en8 ???We urge anyone eligible and interested to apply and to share the opportunity with a founder friend who you think might be a good fit! Apply by Oct 21: https://lnkd.in/gn3Q4uR3 #Community #LosAngeles #LocalBusiness #Impact #Entrepreneurship

Founders and funders — come brunch with us at #LATechWeek! ?? We’ve partnered with our friends at AWSM SCTY and PledgeLA to host a Founders & Funders Brunch on October 15, from 12-4pm. We're gathering brilliant and vibrant Black & Brown funders, founders, and operators over brunch-inspired hors d'oeuvres and drinks at Grid110 portfolio company, and Social Enterprise Voted Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant, Flavors From Afar, in Hollywood. Join us here: https://lu.ma/vvgyf40q Special thanks to the dynamic team behind this event: Fritz Desir ???????? Matthew Sánchez Juan Young Estelle Potdevin Maya Cheung

Founders, check out these #GRANTS and #accelerators with upcoming deadlines!????Apply now and share with fellow founders.??? TRANSFORM business Grant $1k | Designed to support entrepreneurs in systemically oppressed groups, The TRANSFORM Business Grant provides a $1k microgrant and a customized, year-long business strategy and development program to each grantee. ????Apply by TONIGHT:?https://lnkd.in/gns64_pM 2024 Support Latino Business Impact Fund Grants $10k | Support Latino Business is giving away $10k grants to Latino/x founders in celebration of the 6th annual Support Latino Business Day. ????Apply by 10/1:?https://lnkd.in/e9vaK_ax Stanley 1913 Creators Fund $50k | Stanley Creators welcomes nonprofits who are developing bold ideas and solutions for some of our communities’ deepest challenges. ????Apply by 10/4:?https://lnkd.in/g5Q2QUeW Aurora Tech Award Up to $30k | A worldwide prize for women founders of tech startups, created and supported by inDrive. First place winners receive $30k, second receives $20k, third $15k, and fourth and fifth places receive $10k. ????Apply by 10/21:?https://lnkd.in/dDAtaSNe BryteBridge Nonprofit Solutions Microgrant $1k | BryteBridge Nonprofit Solutions empowers dreamers and doers to build organizations that positively impact communities. They bridge ideas and reality through relationships, education, technology, and excellent service. ????Apply by 11/1:?https://lnkd.in/gD4bedTD BevNET.com's Cocktail Showdown $10k | BevNET's Cocktail Showdown is an opportunity for entrepreneurs representing early-stage ready-to-drink/ready-to-pour (RTD/RTP) cocktail brands to present their business plans and products to a panel of expert judges and win a $10k prize package. ????Apply by 11/1:?https://lnkd.in/dxAb2-vT Z Fellows $10k | Offering technical entrepreneurs the chance to receive $10k and to participate in a week-long entrepreneurship course. ????Apply on a rolling basis:?https://www.zfellows.com/ WomensNet - Amber Grants 10k | Women founders, apply to this month’s Amber Grant for the chance to receive $10k in grant funding for your business needs. ????Apply on a rolling basis:?https://lnkd.in/gDyQzJT ???Want more resources like this? Subscribe to Grid110’s email newsletter: https://lnkd.in/g-EyV_QS #grants #accelerators #resources #founders #entrepreneurship #capital