Research Guides: Financing Your Business: Minority and Women-Owned Businesses

Financing Sources for Minorities and Women

Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Grant Application in 5 Easy Steps
Minority and women-owned businesses (MWBE) can qualify for more funding programs if they seek certification from different entities such as
- New York State Women and Minority Business Enterprise Certification
- City of New York Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) Program
- Black Entrepreneurs NYC (BE NYC)
- Women Entrepreneurs NYC (WE NYC)
- Search "minority women owned business certification" and a jurisdiction, ex. Maryland, on the internet for other programs across the country
New York Women in Business (NYWIB)
Accompany Capital - low cost loans, microloans and other financial support for immigrant, refugee and women entrepreneurs
Amber Grants for Women
Ascendus - low interest rate loans
Chasing Rainbows - venture capital for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs
ifundwomen.com
Pride Fund 1 - venture capital for LGBTQI+ business founders
womenandminoritybusiness.org
Women's Venture Fund - low cost loans and advisory services for women entrepreneurs
The Startup Collective by Aveeno - Black female entrepreneurs with a product or technology that addresses the hair or skincare needs of Black women could win $100,000 plus ongoing mentorship - application deadline is August 13, 2023