NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant
NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant
NAACP
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NAACP, in conjunction with Medium Rare and The Shark Group, has launched applications for the fourth annual NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant in celebration of Black Entrepreneurs Day.
The NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant aims to empower Black entrepreneurs and businesses through funding and resources and has, in previous years, contributed largely to the growth of Black businesses across the nation.
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Note: The 2025 deadline for this grant has passed but this is an annual program. Check back regularly for updates on the 2026 grant program
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