GRANTS AND BUSINESS FUNDING DESIGNED TO SUPPORT FEMALE ENTRENEURS ACROSS THE GLOBE.

 Here are grants and funding that are specifically designed to support black female entrepreneurs:

1. The Amber Grant: The Amber Grant is a $10,000 grant awarded monthly to a woman-owned business. At the end of the year, one of the 12 monthly winners is awarded an additional $25,000.

2. The Cartier Women's Initiative: The Cartier Women's Initiative is an international business plan competition that awards grants and mentorship to women entrepreneurs. One of the categories is dedicated to Africa and the Middle East.

3. The Eileen Fisher Women-Owned Business Grant Program: The Eileen Fisher Women-Owned Business Grant Program awards up to $100,000 in grants to up to 10 women-owned businesses each year.

4. The National Association for the Self-Employed: The National Association for the Self-Employed offers a $4,000 grant to help small business owners with expenses like advertising, marketing, and equipment purchases.

5. The Halstead Grant: The Halstead Grant is a $7,500 grant awarded annually to a jewelry artist who is launching a new business.

6. The InnovateHER Challenge: The InnovateHER Challenge is an annual business plan competition sponsored by the Small Business Administration (SBA). It awards up to $40,000 in grants to women entrepreneurs with innovative ideas that help improve the lives of women and families.

7. The Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program: The Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program is a year-long fellowship program that awards $5,000 in grants, business education, and mentorship to 10 women entrepreneurs.

8. The African Women's Development Fund: The African Women's Development Fund offers grants to African women entrepreneurs who are working to improve the lives of women and girls in their communities.

9. The Open Meadows Foundation: The Open Meadows Foundation offers grants of up to $2,000 to support projects that are designed and implemented by women and girls.

10. The Women's Business Center: The Women's Business Center provides a range of resources to women entrepreneurs, including grants, loans, and business counseling services.

11. The Girlboss Foundation Grant: The Girlboss Foundation Grant awards financial assistance of up to $15,000 to women entrepreneurs in design, music, fashion, and other creative industries.

12. The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center: The MBDA Business Center offers grants and other resources to help minority-owned businesses grow and succeed.

13. The National Black MBA Association Scale-Up Pitch Challenge: The National Black MBA Association Scale-Up Pitch Challenge is an annual pitch competition that awards $50,000 in grants and prizes to black entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas.

14. The FedEx Small Business Grant Contest: The FedEx Small Business Grant Contest awards grants of up to $50,000 to small businesses, including those owned by black women.

15. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs: The SBIR and STTR Programs provide funding to small businesses, including those owned by black women, to help them develop and commercialize new technologies.

16. The Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification: MBE Certification is a program that certifies minority-owned businesses, including those owned by black women, for access to grants, contracts, and other opportunities.

17. The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Business Consortium Fund: The NMSDC Business Consortium Fund offers financing and other resources to minority-owned businesses, including those owned by black women.

18. The Rise of the Rest Seed Fund: The Rise of the Rest Seed Fund provides seed funding to startups in emerging startup ecosystems, including those led by women and minority entrepreneurs.

19. The Small Business Administration (SBA) Community Advantage Loan Program: The SBA Community Advantage Loan Program provides loans to small businesses, including those owned by black women, in underserved communities.

20. The Zions Bank Smart Women Smart Money Grant: The Zions Bank Smart Women Smart Money Grant awards grants of up to $5,000 to women entrepreneurs in Utah and Idaho, including those owned by black women.

Here are ten more grants that are available to black female entrepreneurs:

1. The Digitalundivided BIG Innovation Center Grant: The Digitalundivided BIG Innovation Center Grant offers funding and resources to help women of color entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses.

2. The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Small Business Relief Grants: LISC Small Business Relief Grants provide funding to small businesses, including those owned by black women, that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

3. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Business Development Fund: The NARI Business Development Fund offers grants to small businesses in the remodeling industry, including those owned by black women.

4. The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Education Fund Grant: The NAWBO Education Fund Grant provides funding to women entrepreneurs in need of business education and training.

5. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs: The NIH SBIR and STTR Programs provide funding to small businesses, including those owned by black women, to develop and commercialize innovative technologies that have the potential to improve health and healthcare delivery.

6. The National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs: The NSF SBIR and STTR Programs provide funding to small businesses, including those owned by black women, to develop and commercialize innovative technologies in science and engineering.

7. The Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Program: The SBDC Program provides counseling, training, and resources to small businesses, including those owned by black women, to help them start and grow their businesses.

8. The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) Foundation Grant: The USBC Foundation Grant provides funding to black-owned small businesses, including those owned by black women, to support their growth and development.

9. The Women's Economic Ventures (WEV) Grant: The WEV Grant provides funding to women entrepreneurs in California, including those owned by black women, to help them start and grow their businesses.

10. The Women's Foundation of California (WFC) Grant: The WFC Grant provides funding to organizations that support women and girls in California, including those owned by black women, to help them achieve economic security and independence.

Take a look at these 10 below:

1. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) REACH Commercial Accelerator Program: The NAR REACH Commercial Accelerator Program provides funding and mentorship to startups in the commercial real estate industry, including those owned by black women.

2. The Black Girl Ventures (BGV) Pitch Competition: The BGV Pitch Competition provides funding and resources to women entrepreneurs of color, including those owned by black women, who are building scalable, revenue-generating businesses.

3. The Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) Entrepreneurship Center: The BWHI Entrepreneurship Center provides business training and funding opportunities to black women entrepreneurs in the health and wellness industry.

4. The Cartier Women's Initiative North America: The Cartier Women's Initiative North America is a business plan competition that awards grant money and mentorship to women entrepreneurs in North America, including those owned by black women.

5. The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Pitch Competition: The NACCE Pitch Competition provides funding and mentorship to community college students and alumni who are building businesses, including those owned by black women.

6. The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Programs at the Department of Energy: The STTR and SBIR Programs at the Department of Energy provide funding to small businesses, including those owned by black women, to develop and commercialize innovative energy technologies.

7. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Professional Women in Building (PWB) Scholarship: The NAHB PWB Scholarship provides funding to women pursuing careers in the construction industry, including those owned by black women.

8. The National Urban League Entrepreneurship Center Program: The National Urban League Entrepreneurship Center Program provides business training and funding opportunities to entrepreneurs of color, including those owned by black women.

9. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business Development Grant: The USDA Rural Business Development Grant provides funding to rural businesses, including those owned by black women, to support their growth and development.

10. The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Student Entrepreneur Program: The WBENC Student Entrepreneur Program provides funding and mentorship to women entrepreneurs in college, including those owned by black women.