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National Pride Grant for LGBTQIA+ Small Businesses

FoundersFirstCDC
About the Grant

The LGBTQIA+ National Grant provides eligible small businesses the chance to receive one of 25 grant packages totaling $25,000. Founders First is committed to increasing the number of diverse founder-led businesses generating over $1 million dollars in revenues.

State and Industry
Ownership Categories
Grant Amount:

Up to $1,000

Application Deadline:

2026 To Be Announced

Notes

The 2025 application has passed but this is an annual program. The 2026 grant will launch in April 2026.

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