Where The Money Resides (For Real): 8 Grants, Funds, And Fellowships To Apply For In August
I don’t know about you, but I can always use a little bit of extra money in my bank account. Specifically as it relates to getting side projects, and business ideas off the ground.
Unfortunately, it takes a lot of cash to build a successful business, launch a new venture, or even to fund educational dreams. But the good news? There’s actual money available right now if you know where to look and when to apply.
August in particular, which is also Black Business Month, offers a multitide of funding opportunities, and we did the leg work so you don’t have to in finding them. From tech startups to hair care brands, from microgrants to six-figure awards, we’ve curated a few pathways to capital that don’t require giving up equity, your sanity or even have to navigate venture capital politics.
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