The Women Startup Challenge, launched in partnership with Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies is mission set on closing the funding gap for diverse entrepreneurs. Applications close on March 28th.
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Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act (SIPPRA)
SIPPRA creates a $100 million standing fund held by the US Treasury to make outcome payments in social impact partnership projects and to fund select feasibility studies. Applications are due May 22, 2019 and sites interested in applying are strongly encouraged to submit a Notice of Intent to Apply by April 8, 2019.
Maze X #startup accelerator
Maze X is a startup accelerator programme designed to put ambitious impact start-ups on the road to becoming impact unicorns. It is focused on hard-working founders who have the grit to test new ideas and aim for innovative outcomes.
FedEx Small Business Grant Contest
The FedEx Small Business Grant Contest recognizes and rewards unique small businesses with grants up to $50,000. Entering the contest is a chance to promote your business and get your fans excited to spread the word about you.
#NSF revises small business application process
America’s Seed Fund powered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) is piloting changes to the Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) proposal submission process.
Funding Opportunities Due in March
Looking for funding? We have your list for March. March will be here before you know it, so act fast.
#EDA Launches 2019 Regional Innovation Strategies Program Competition
EDA just announced that it is now accepting applications for the 2019 Regional Innovation Strategies (RIS) Program funding. All applications to the 2019 RIS Program competitions must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on Thursday, April 4, 2019.
76WEST Clean Energy Competition Application Open
Leading clean energy startups are encouraged to apply, and the six most promising businesses will be awarded individual prizes ranging from $250,000 up to $1 million and afforded critical business and technical resources.
Federal Shutdown & Grant Funding
It is difficult to quantify exactly how much funding has been delayed due to the shutdown because each agency works on a different schedule, but we do know which agency is affected.
2019 Phase I ED/IES SBIR Program Solicitation DELAYED
As of January 11, 2019: It is now anticipated that the 2019 ED/IES SBIR Phase I program solicitation will be released on or around January 31, 2019, with a due date 45 days later. Please note: the Department of Education and its SBIR program are NOT affected by the partial government shutdown.