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1		ORCHARD PARK, NY
2		PROVIDENCE, RI
3		Rochester, NY
4		Manchester, NH
5		ROXBURY, MA
6		INDIANAPOLIS, IN
7		WAUKESHA, WI
8		RAPID CITY, SD
9		Bluffton, OH
10		LOS ANGELES, CA
11		KENT, OH
12		Roanoke, VA
13		FORT WAYNE, IN
14		NORTH CANTON, OH
15		Chicago, IL
16		SUSSEX, WI
17		ST PAUL, MN
18		FORT WAYNE, IN
19		Cincinnati, OH
20		Washington, DC
21		WASHINGTON, DC
22		Detroit, MI
23		MEADOW BRIDGE, WV
24		CHICAGO, IL
25		Westfield, WI
26		WINSTONSALEM, NC
27		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
28		PETERSBURG, IL
29		WASHINGTON, DC
30		Baltimore, MD
31		WASHINGTON, DC
32		CHICAGO, IL
33		FARGO, ND
34		Washington, DC
35		PHILADELPHIA, PA
36		ARLINGTON, VA
37		GRAND FORKS, ND
38		COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
39		MOLINE, IL
40		LANCASTER, PA
41		CINCINNATI, OH
42		NORFOLK, VA
43		MASON CITY, IA
44		BURLINGTON, NC
45		GRAND RAPIDS, MI
46		Potomac, MD
47		GRAND RAPIDS, MI
48		FORT BELVOIR, VA
49		WASHINGTON, DC
50		COLUMBIA, SC

THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS FOR YOUTHS ALONG WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF . PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE A DIVERSE GROUP OF MALES AND FEMALES AGES 14-25.

To help and minority businesses grow and scale.

promotes inclusive economic prosperity in developing countries by partnering with local entities to foster innovative entrepreneurship programs in STEM.

Cooperative is wholly dedicated to educating and supporting the next generation of cooperative businesses. We do this by (1) Growing the entrepreneur pipeline and strengthen the cooperative ecosystem; (2) Equipping cooperative entrepreneurs with the skills and tools success; and (3) Connecting cooperative businesses with the capital they need to thrive.

MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A CREATIVE AND SAFE OUT-OF-SCHOOL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES WORK WITH ADULT MENTORS TO EXPLORE THEIR OWN IDEAS, DEVELOP NEW SKILLS, AND BUILD CONFIDENCE IN THEMSELVES THROUGH USE OF TECHNOLOGY. IN SUPPORT OF THAT MISSION, SUPPORTS COMMUNITY-BASED CLUBHOUSES AROUND WORLD BY PROVIDING START-UP SUPPORT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, NEW TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS, EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT, PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND ACCESS TO AN ONLINE COMMUNITY FOR YOUTH, MENTORS, AND STAFF.

MULTIPLY EFFECTIVENESS OF POLICY AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH RESEARCH AND SKILLS BUILDING.

IS AN ENTREPRENEURIAL, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN TIRELESS PURSUIT OF A FULL AND LASTING FOR ALL CHILDREN. , . WORKS TO ENSURE THAT WORLD-CLASS ACADEMICS, CHARACTER FORMATION AND FAITH-BASED EDUCATIONAL CHOICES ARE ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE FOR ALL.

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND INCREASE PERSONAL INCOME LEVELS IN THE AREA BY FOSTERING A VITAL BUSINESS CLIMATE WHICH PROVIDES QUALITY NEW JOBS, ATTRACTS NEW BUSINESS, HELPS EXISTING BUSINESS, AND PROMOTES ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

TO FOSTER IN THE , OHIO VICINITY THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS LEADING UP TO A BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION RESULTING IN JOB CREATION.

GRANT TO GRAMEEN AMERICA INC. FOR LOAN CAPITAL FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS.

WAS FORMED TO MANAGE PROPERTY OWNED BY KENT STATE AND HOLD EQUITY INTERESTS OR LICENSES IN START UP ENTITIES. THE COMPANYIS A CONDUIT THAT HELPS IN FORMATION OF NEW BUSINESSES, CREATION OFJOBS AND REVITALIZATION AND GROWTH IN NORTHEAST OHIO. THEY ALSO PROMOTEACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND ENHANCE EDUCATION BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN THE BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL AREAS.

exists to launch abolitionists, disciple-makers and kingdom-minded entrepreneurs. We work in Thailand, Uganda and Cambodia.

PROMOTE ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT IN , INDIANA.

A CATALYST FOR CHANGE THROUGH RECOGNIZING AND INVENTIONS, PROMOTING CREATIVITY, AND ADVANCING THE SPIRIT INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

To elevate conciousness and involvement of African Americans in areas of finance, economics, banking, law management, business, entrepreneurship, savings and investment

PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROJECTS, EQUIPMENT OR STARTUP SERVICES THAT GO BEYOND SCOPE OF MUNICIPALLY FUNDED BUDGET.

JA ) PREPARES YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE SKILLSET AND MINDSET TO BUILD THRIVING COMMUNITIES. OUR PROGRAMMING IS CRITICAL IN ADDRESSING THE SKILLS, WEALTH, AND OPPORTUNITY GAPS OUR COMMUNITIES ARE FACING. JA FOCUSES ON EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO BUILD FINANCIAL STABILITY, CONNECT TO REAL LIFE SKILLS AND CAREERS, AND IGNITE YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP. HELPS STUDENTS MAKE A CONNECTION BETWEEN WHAT THEY LEARN IN SCHOOL AND HOW IT CAN BE APPLIED IN THE REAL WORLD, THEREBY ENHANCING THE RELEVANCE OF THEIR CLASSROOM LEARNING AND EQUIPPING THEM TO BE THE FUTURE LEADERS OUR COMMUNITIES NEED TO THRIVE. OUR RELEVANT, EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT LITTLE OR NO COST TO SCHOOLS AND ALIGN WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL CURRICULUM STANDARDS. DURING THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR, WE PARTNERED WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND 4,568 VOLUNTEERS TO TEACH OUR CURRICULUM TO 81,024 LOCAL STUDENTS IN MINNESOTA, DAKOTA, AND WESTERN WISCONSIN.

mission is to equip with entrepreneurial resources to develop a sustainable business through power their own creativity. Entrepreneurial resources include a six-module business training course specifically designed for in small businesses. CWOW also provides a retail boutique where they can sell their handmade products. Not only do who take our course have access to our market but we also partner with organizations who work directly with marginalized around by meeting their greatest need a place to sell their products.

To help entrepreneurs build ventures that deliver impact.

supports the growth of technology entrepreneurship through on local and national issues

PROMOTES REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT , STRENGTHENING LOCAL INITIATIVES THROUGH YEAR-LONG SERVICE PROJECTS IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ALLEVIATE YOUTH POVERTY THROUGH A FOCUS ON EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND/OR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT. IT ALSO FOSTERS YOUTH SERVICE THROUGH LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS.

advances economic equity in under-resourced communities by supporting entrepreneurs with opportunities and capital needed to build businesses, generational wealth, and vibrant neighborhoods.

TO SERVE THE PUBLIC AS AN INNOVATIVE DRIVER OF SOCIAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL CHANGE IN APPALACHIA AND BEYOND BY ADDRESSING HEAD-ON THE NEED FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT SERVICES, AND MEETING EDUCATIONAL, TRAINING, TRANSPORTATION, PERSONAL, AND PRACTICAL NEEDS OF THOSE SUFFERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS, HOMELESSNESS, AT-RISK YOUTH, UNEMPLOYMENT OR UNDEREMPLOYMENT.

MISSIONARY

Provide legal, business training, mentoring, and funding to business entrepreneurs in Wisconsin

TO SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH RESEARCH, ECOSYSTEM DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND INVESTMENT.

THE TECHNOLOGY IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURS WORKING AT THE FOREFRONT OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY. THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO SUPPORT THIS MISSION THROUGH REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING TO BUILD EQUITABLE, COMMUNITY-LED SPACES FOR MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS WORKING AT THE FOREFRONT OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY.

TO RELIEVE THE POOR BY SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP

envisions a grit based economy where talent and drive are the determinates of access to knowledgeconnections capital

To foster a transformative community of tech-savvy, innovative, entrepreneurial people looking for creative collaboration to accelerate their growth potential and make a powerful economic impact on the City of Baltimore and beyond.

TO INCREASE EQUITY AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BY INVESTING KNOWLEDGE, SOCIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPITAL IN LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME ENTREPRENEURS.

TO ESTABLISH STABILITY THOUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL ECONOMIC . WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND ONE ON ONE BUSINESS COACHING.

CONNECTING AND CELEBRATING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSEM IN FARGO-MOORHEAD.

is a non-profit 501(C)(3) that supports the economic development the people through entrepreneurial initiatives, education, and creating opportunities for women and girls. Since 2015, we have mobilized a passionate community over 30,000

ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES.

TO ENABLE POWERFUL APPROACHES TO STIMULATING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INVENTION, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ON UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE CAMPUSES DIRECTED TOWARDS SOLVING NATIONAL SECURITY PROBLEMS.

TO PROMOTE, BUILD, EDUCATE, AND HELP ENTREPRENEURIAL, STARTUP, AND CREATIVE COMMUNITIES IN GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA AND THE SURROUNDING REGION

VETERAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD FOR LOW-INCOME MILITARY.COMMUNITY ENTREPRENEURS HAVING A SIGNIFICANT SOCIAL IMPACTON THE MILITARY COMMUNITY AS WELL AS ADDRESSING ISSUES SUCH AS VETERANS EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, MILITARY FAMILIES, MILITARY HOMEFRONT COMMUNITY SUPPORT, ETC.

THE MISSION OF . IS TO PROVIDE A MULTI-CULTURAL MARKET FOR ENTREPRENEURS IN A DIVERSE WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE, TO BRING TOGETHER MINORITIES IN THE COMMUNITY AND ALLOW SMALL BUSINESSES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROMOTE AND GROW THEIR BUSINESSES, AND TO PROMOTE A PRIMARILY MINORITY NEIGHBORHOOD.

THE VISION OF IS TO GIVE A FACE TO THE INVISIBLE; THOSE LIVING IN SLUMS AND IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES. THE TEMBEA NAMI GENERATIONAL MENTORSHIP MODEL EQUIPS YOUNG ADULTS TO THE NEXT GENERATION THROUGH EQUALITY, EDUCATION, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THE ULTIMATE AIM IS TO TRANSFORM LIVES AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES.

LIGHTSHIP FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR EARLY STAGE COMPANIES LED BY UNDERREPRESENTED INDIVIDUALS TO OBTAIN SEED FUNDING FOR THEIR DEVELOPING COMPANIES.

IS A NON-PROFIT STARTUP ACCELERATOR AND INCUBATOR PROGRAM. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE STARTUPS WITH THE CUSTOMIZED RESOURCES AND CAPITAL THEY NEED TO GROW. WE BOOST PROMISING STARTUPS TOWARDS CUSTOMER TRACTION AND REVENUE USING THEIR OWN NETWORK OF MENTORS, INVESTORS, SUPPORT SERVICE, WORKING SPACE, AND A LEAN STARTUP EDUCATION. OUR VALUES ARE ENTREPRENEURS-FIRST, GIVE BEFORE YOU GET, AND A LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO HELPING STARTUPS DO MORE, FASTER.

GRANTS UNDER THE WILL INCLUDE BUT WILL NOT BE LIMITED TO SPONSORSHIPS OF ADULT AND YOUTH PROGRAMS, TRAINING, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, EVENTS AND OTHER GATHERINGS. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND HAVE TAX EXEMPT STATUS FROM THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. RECENTLY, THE PROGRAMS EMPHASIS AND GUIDELINES HAVE CHANGED TO REFLECT THE EVOLUTION OF AGRICULTURE OVER THE PAST DECADE AND THERE WILL BE AN ATTEMPT TO FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PROGRAMS THAT MEET NUTRITIONAL, EDUCATIONAL OR LEADERSHIP NEEDS OF RURAL YOUTH; MENTORING, TRAINING AND OTHER PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG AND BEGINNING FARMERS; CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR EXISTING FARMERS; LOCAL EVENTS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES THAT PROMOTE AGRICULTURE OR LOCAL FOODS; AND, AGRICULTURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AND TRAINING GRANTS MAY BE PROVIDED FOR LOCAL, STATE OR REGIONAL PROGRAMS/EVENTS. GRANTS MAY BE MADE FOR ONE, TWO OR THREE YEAR PERIODS AND WILL BE DISTRIBUTED IN MULTI-YEAR ALLOCATIONS. HOWEVER G

Support educational programs in foreign countries.

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT HOLISTIC REVITALIZATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS IN AND AROUND GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN BY COORDINATING AND INVESTING IN ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE LOW AND MIXED-INCOME HOUSING; FOSTERING CRADLE-TO-CAREER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES; REINVIGORATING NEIGHBORHOOD ECONOMIES THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, LOCAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; AND ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS EFFORTS; AND BY ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE FOREGOING.

exists to empower women in extreme poverty through the gospel and entrepreneurship. Through a holistic micro-enterprise accelerator program we provide business training, coaching, and access to capital for women entrepreneurs.

SPRINGGRSPRINGGR IS A TRAINING, MENTORING AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY FOR ENTREPRENEURS FROM NEIGHBORHOODS OF HIGHER ECONOMIC NEED IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. IT IS DESIGNED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS TURN THEIR IDEAS INTO BUSINESSES BY USING PROVEN, EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM, BUSINESS COACHING IN FINANCE, MARKETING AND PLANNING, AND CONNECTION WITH OTHER BUSINESSES IN LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS. FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE CURRICULUM, CONTINUES TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND NETWORK BY CONNECTING GRADUATES WITH SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MENTORS AND OFFERING TRAINING EXPERIENCES. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN URBAN GRAND RAPIDS NEIGHBORHOODS WITH HIGH ECONOMIC NEEDS.

TO PROVIDE AND BROWN WOMAN IDENTIFYING FOUNDERS WITH ACESS TO COMMUNITY, EDUCATION, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO MEET BUSINESS MILESTONES THAT LEAD TO ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP

THE PARTNERS WITH COMMITTED COMMUNITY LEADERS TO HELP MAKE OUR COUNTRY A MORE JUST, FAIR, AND EQUITABLE PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND RAISE FAMILIES. IT FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, AND ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS THAT LIFT UP COMMUNITIES AND CREATE REAL AND LASTING CHANGE.

TO ENRICH COMMUNITIES BY FOSTERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELLBEING THROUGH CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION, INCLUSION, AND EDUCATION.

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