In partnership with Founders First CDC, the Center for Economic Inclusion Vanguard Accelerator is offering Black, Indigenous, and Latina owned businesses capital investment and funding to accelerate their growth.

What is offered:

• Business Grants: The $50,000 grant fund will make investments of $5,000 each to ten Black, Indigenous, or Latina-owned businesses in Minneapolis or St. Paul region.
  Contact Founders First CDC for more information

• Forgivable Loans: The Center and its partners are investing forgivable loans in Black, Indigenous, or Latina-owned businesses in the Twin Cities ranging from $25,000-$250,000 based on need, project scope, and goals.
  Contact Center For Economic Inclusion for more information

• Site Redevelopment: This is an investment in Black, Indigenous, or Latina-owned business in the Minneapolis or St. Paul region for physical site redevelopment. Contact NEOO Partners for more information

Application deadline is May 16, 2023.