News release from Mountain BizWorks:
Micro-grants are back! Mountain BizWorks is thrilled to announce another round of our 2024 New Horizons micro-grant funding. This funding is dedicated to fueling the aspirations of marginalized creators, small business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs, especially those who have faced challenges in realizing their dreams.In this round, we are offering 20 grants of $2,500 each to startups and emerging businesses owned by people of color and other underrepresented entrepreneurs across Western North Carolina. These grants are designed to infuse businesses with the capital needed to start, grow, and break through barriers. We are looking for ideas that not only have high growth potential but also envision a future of innovation, sustainability, and community impact.How will your business idea contribute to a brighter and more prosperous tomorrow? Share with us how a grant of $2,500 will help you turn your visionary idea into a reality.
This round of micro-grants is available thanks to generous funding from the CDFI Fund and Truist Bank.
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