Unlock opportunity. Grow, Hire, Build, and Thrive The NYC Small Business Opportunity Fund delivers flexible, affordable capital and free business support services to small business owners and emerging entrepreneurs in New York City’s five boroughs. NYC Small Business Opportunity Fund loans are available up to $250,000.
Since 2012, the Small Business Grant Contest has awarded more than $1.5 million in cash and prizes to over 100 small businesses. The contest, which awards unique and innovative small businesses, has drawn more than 50,000 entrants—including nearly 18,000 in 2022. We love seeing our winners continue to grow.
Instacart is committed to help create more equitable outcomes for historically underrepresented entrepreneurs and CPG brands. The Instacart Ads Initiative is an investment of up to $1 million to amplify Black-owned consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands within the Instacart marketplace. Eligible brands will receive Instacart Ads credits to use with the company’s flagship sponsored product offering.
SoGal Foundation has teamed up with Winky Lux, bluemercury, twelveNYC and Lively to make a small step towards progress by providing at least (3) $10K and (6) $5K cash grants to Black women or nonbinary entrepreneurs. Awardees will also receive tactical help navigating the fundraising environment at large so that they will have a more equitable opportunity at scaling the next billion dollar idea. They will also receive lifetime “ask-me-anything” access to the SoGal Foundation and SoGal Ventures teams. We know this is a small start, and we are hopeful that it will grow.