Empower Growth Fund

The Empower Growth Micro-Grant aims to provide a financial boost to two underrepresented entrepreneurs who have already demonstrated business success by generating annual revenue in the last 12 months. This grant is designed to help scale, stabilize, or systematize their business growth.

Grant Amount: $5,000 each (2 recipients)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Identify as an small businesses

  • Operate a legally registered business in the United States

  • Have generated in revenue in the past 12 months

  • Be in business for at least 18 months

  • Submit a clear plan for how the $5,000 will be used for business growth or system development

Grant Usage Examples

The micro-grant may be used for:

  • Marketing and customer acquisition

  • Technology upgrades (e.g., CRM, automation tools)

  • Website improvements or e-commerce enhancements

  • Hiring consultants or fractional professionals

  • Scaling production or service delivery

How to Apply

Applicants must submit:

  1. A completed application form

  2. Proof of revenue (P&L, bank statements, or tax return summary)

  3. A 250-word mini-essay: “How will this micro-grant help you scale or systematize your business?”

  4. Optional: 1-minute video pitch

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed by a panel of business leaders and community stakeholders. Winners will be chosen based on:

  • Impact potential of the proposed use of funds

  • Clarity of goals and plan

  • Business traction and community contribution