A business grant + accelerator combined into one — offering $20,000 total to 20 LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs nationwide.
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The LGBTQIA+ National Grant exists to uplift LGBTQIA+ small business owners who are creating jobs, building community, and growing companies with lasting impact. Through funding and support, Founders First helps more LGBTQIA+ founders access the resources they need to keep moving forward.
Flexible funding you can put toward the needs that matter most — equipment, operations, staffing, or growth.
As a finalist, you'll also join one of our signature business programs at no cost: Passport Community or Zebra Leadership.
Every finalist picks a single program to join — not both.
Weekly expert-led sessions covering marketing, sales, operations, and finance — designed to help you scale faster and smarter.
Value: $1,499 for a 3-month subscription (free for finalists)
Learn more →A 6-session program that equips founders to step fully into the CEO role, build strong teams, and scale with confidence.
Value: $1,699 (free for finalists)
Learn more →Mark your calendar — here's the full timeline.
Identify as a LGBTQIA+ business owner
Must be a CEO, President, or Business Owner
Have an active U.S.-based business
Business annual revenue does not exceed $5M
Must have between 2 to 100 employees
Minimum of 1 year in business
The next LGBTQIA+ National Grant cycle opens in 2027. Sign up now and we’ll notify you when applications are coming up.
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