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At E.B. Howard Consulting, we understand that searching for funding to help your business reach its full potential can be an extremely overwhelming task. That’s why E.B. Howard wants to provide your business with the necessary tools to make the process of finding funding much smoother. One very important aspect to consider when searching for funding for your organization is any barriers to applying. A barrier to applying can be anything that stands in the way of your company’s chances of receiving certain funding. Some barriers are easy to find, and by locating these barriers you can easily eliminate funding ...
We get it; as a new startup company or organization, one of the most daunting tasks can be locating the necessary funds to help your company grow. At E.B. Howard Consulting, our biggest concern is providing your company or organization with the necessary tools to reach its full potential. That is why one of the many services offered by E.B. Howard is Funding Forecasting. With the seemingly endless funding opportunities available to you, finding what works best for your company can seem like an impossible job. At E.B. Howard, our team wants to guarantee that all of your valuable time ...
We have started to pull together a mini-listing of various investment options that are focus on women-owned businesses and/or are cognizant of gender-equality among the startup and entrepreneur scene. Be sure to check with each organization with regard to focus, fit, funding amounts, deadlines, and approach. Don’t see funding that fits your needs? Let us develop a highly curated menu to fit your specific funding needs. We can identify federal, state, foundation, or other opportunities that can help sustain existing initiatives or make new plans and future successes a reality. Schedule a consult call with us here. http://www.ebhoward.com/investment/ ...
Sometimes we find really great articles and just have to share them.  The article, "Stop Talking About Moving to Silicon Valley and Just Build a Great Company Where You Are", was written by Adeo Ressi, Co-Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute - the world’s premier idea-stage accelerator & startup launch program.

Stop Talking About Moving to Silicon Valley and Just Build a Great Company Where You Are

The article, "Stop Talking About Moving to Silicon Valley and Just Build a Great Company Where You Are", was written by Adeo Ressi, Co-Founder & CEO of the

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If you are a company with (or recently had) an HHS SBIR or STTR Phase II funding award, or if you are a university working on a STTR-funded project with such a company, you may want to have the small business awardee consider applying to the NIH Commercialization Accelerator Program (CAP) for HHS SBIR/STTR Phase II Awardees. OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2017 11:59pm PDT Basically, the NIH CAP is a 9-month commercialization mentoring/training program that is Free to selected HHS Phase II SBIR/STTR awardees (e.g., NIH, CDC, FDA grant or contract Phase II SBIR/STTR awardees) who apply and are ...
Whether you are an experienced social innovator or are looking to build your skill set, a fellowship can help take you to the next level–through curriculum, mentorship, collaboration, and connecting with other talented and motivated fellows. Here is a list of 50+ fellowship programs. The first 17 or so fellowships have rolling admission deadlines. Be sure to check with each organization with regard to focus, fit, funding amounts, deadlines, and approach.
BUFFALO, NY – 43North, in collaboration with the City of Buffalo and New York Business Development Corporation (NYBDC)/Excelsior Growth Fund, is proud to announce that the application period for the 2nd Annual THE PITCH business plan competition is now open. The competition, which has more than doubled its prize pool to $50,000, is designed to support minority and female entrepreneurs in Erie County. NYBDC/Excelsior Growth Fund is the Signature Sponsor of THE PITCH, with additional support from KeyBank, ECIDA, Kaleida Health, Foit-Albert Associates, and Iroquois Construction Services. This year, there will be two categories to the competition: Growth Companies and ...
The 1 Hotels Fellowship at E2 is designed to support and develop young entrepreneurs and emerging business leaders who seek to make the world a better place through direct and indirect advocacy for change that’s good for the economy and good for the environment. Applications are due August 1st.  E2 is a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders, investors and others who advocate for smart policies that are good for the economy and good for the environment. Fellowships are restricted to early or mid-career young professionals who currently work in sustainability, clean energy, water, infrastructure or related fields. Fellows will ...
Receipt dates for the following Program Announcements (PAs) and Request for Applications (RFAs) may vary. See the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts for all NIH RFA and PA announcements.

SBIR and STTR Omnibus Solicitations (Parent Announcements)

SBIR Omnibus (PA-17-302) http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-17-302.html Deadline: September 5, January 5* STTR Omnibus (PA-17-303) http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-17-303.html Deadline: September 5, January 5* *These Omnibus are being issued with limited due dates to accommodate the transition from FORMS-D to FORMS-E application packages. This FOA will be reissued for the additional due date(s) on or after January 25, 2018. We pride ourselves on high-quality work and highly-competitive proposals. If you are ...
We are thrilled to see some of our clients selected as semi-finalists for the 43 North competition. They are among the 134 startups selected from around the world and are moving on to the next round for 43 North. Congratulations! http://www.43north.org/2017-semifinalists/ ...

Chloe Capital Investor Accelerator is offering a One Day Accelerator program October 25-26, 2017 for women interested in learning more about making an impact through investing in women entrepreneurs. Join us at the beautiful Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, NY for a day of inspiration, connecting and learning.

The Chloe Capital Investor Accelerator is designed to provide a friendly, welcoming introduction to the startup investing ecosystem. It's targeted at women who have accumulated some funds to invest and may have experience with public stock market investing and charitable giving but have not yet fully explored the impact they can make ...

While a date has not been set by the U.S. Department of Education for the 2017 program year, proposal due dates in the past have been set for December. Now is the time to start planning your program and evaluation for this proposal. Program Description: This program assists predominantly minority institutions in effecting long-range improvement in science and engineering education programs and increasing the flow of underrepresented ethnic minorities, particularly minority women, into science and engineering careers. Types of Projects: The program funds are generally used to implement design projects, institutional projects, and cooperative projects. The program also supports special projects ...
While a date has not been set for the 2017 program year, proposal due dates in the past have been set for early October. Now is the time to start planning your program and evaluation for this proposal. Advanced Technological Education (ATE) has an emphasis on two-year colleges, the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program focuses on the education of technicians for the high-technology fields that drive our nation's economy. The program involves partnerships between academic institutions and industry to promote improvement in the education of science and engineering technicians at the undergraduate and secondary school levels. The ATE program supports curriculum ...
Thrilled to be honored among those who are recognized at the 5th Annual Women in Leadership Recognition Dinner. “Women In Leadership” honorees are established women business owners or professional/working women who have exhibited leadership, enterprise, and excellence in their business or profession and give back to the Western New York or greater community. The goal of the program is to recognize women who have succeeded both in the business and charitable arenas and help inspire others to follow in their path. Each month throughout the year a woman business owner or working woman will be featured on AM Buffalo. Each ...
#SBIR/#STTR Omnibus #Grant Solicitations for the NIH, CDC, and FDA are now LIVE!  You will find them here:

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SMALL BUSINESS FUNDING FIND FUNDING 24 NIH Institutes and Centers fund scientists and entrepreneurs

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