FOUNDERS FIRST CDC


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Locations: NEW JERSEY, CHICAGO, UNITED STATES, PENNSYLVANIA, TEXAS, PHILADELPHIA, NJ, PA, ARMOUR, PATAGONIA, FORT WORTH, ILLINOIS

National Non-Profit Continues Support In Philly & NJ To Diverse-Led Businesses

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Minority-owned businesses continue to regain their footing and rebuild their pre-pandemic presence. Recognizing this need, Founders First CDC (Founders First), a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to empowering expansion in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, has announced the launch of its 2023 Job Creators Quest Grant. This grant aims to support underrepresented entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, fostering economic growth and job creation within disadvantaged communities.

Key Points: 
  • This grant aims to support underrepresented entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, fostering economic growth and job creation within disadvantaged communities.
  • The Job Creators Quest Grant will provide a much-needed boost to twenty-five local businesses in Philadelphia, PA, Camden, NJ, Trenton, NJ, and Newark, NJ.
  • The grant, totaling $100,000, will be awarded to diverse-led businesses that have demonstrated resilience by retaining and growing their workforce.
  • It is designed to empower businesses led by diverse founders, generating annual revenues between $100,000 and $3 million, and employing 2-20 individuals.

National Non-Profit, Founders First CDC, Awards $25,000 To Businesses Led By Mothers In Honor of Mother's Day

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Sunday, May 14, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Founders First CDC, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers expansion in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, announced the winners of its Kitty Fund Grant on Thursday, May 11, 2023 during a virtual press conference. More than 2,700 businesses applied for the grant and 25 recipients were selected, with women business owners receiving $1,000 each in cash. The grant recipients were selected from throughout country, including California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Texas, serving a variety of industries – from energy consulting and creative strategy and graphic design to virtual bookkeeping, cleaning services, bakeries, eco-friendly tableware and more.

Key Points: 
  • The purpose of the fund is to create opportunities for mothers to enhance, grow and sustain their businesses while also maintaining their family lives.
  • "Though women-led businesses help drive our economy forward and create jobs, women are less likely to be approved for small business loans than men, unfortunately," said Shaylon Scott, executive director, Founders First CDC.
  • "The Kitty Fund is specifically designed to give mothers the boost they need to start or improve their businesses."
  • Applications required a short video describing the company, who it serves and why that business should be awarded the grant.

Announcing the National Pride Grant for LGBTQIA+ Led Small Businesses

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Saturday, May 6, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, May 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Founders First CDC (Founders First), a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers the expansion of diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses alongside TurningPoint Executive Search, is pleased to announce that the inaugural National Pride Grant, a grant fund to support U.S. based LGBTQIA+ small business owners, is now open for pre-registration.

Key Points: 
  • The LGBTQIA+ National Grant allows eligible small businesses to receive one of 25 grants totaling $25,000.
  • The LGBTQIA+ National Grant allows eligible small businesses to receive one of 25 grants totaling $25,000.
  • U.S.-based LGBTQ+ businesses can apply for the National Pride Grant.
  • You can also support our cause by donating to the grant fund, which allows us to continue to help more diverse small businesses across the country."

National Non-Profit, Founders First CDC, Opens Applications For The 2023 Kitty Fund Grant For "Mompreneurs"

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Founders First CDC (Founders First), a 501(c)3 non-profit that empowers expansion and job creation in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, announced its 2023 Kitty Fund. The $25,000 fund provides eligible small businesses throughout the United States an opportunity to receive a $1,000 microgrant.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Founders First CDC (Founders First), a 501(c)3 non-profit that empowers expansion and job creation in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, announced its 2023 Kitty Fund.
  • "As a grant recipient for the Kitty Fund last year, we used the funds to start our newest venture called AskSamie.
  • The Kitty Fund is made possible through the efforts of women-owned businesses who want to sow into other women-owned businesses.
  • I feel honored to support my fellow moms through the Kitty Fund," said Barbara Clarke, Board Chair, The Impact Seat Foundation, which is a funder of the Kitty Fund.

National Nonprofit, Founders First CDC, Awards $100,000 to Illinois Businesses For 3rd Annual Year

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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CHICAGO, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Founders First CDC, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers expansion in diverse, founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, announced the winners of its Job Creators Quest Grant today during a virtual press conference. More than 1,300 Illinois businesses applied for the grants and 25 finalists were selected, with minority and underrepresented business owners receiving $100,000, collectively in cash and full-tuition scholarships to a Founders First CDC business accelerator program. The grant recipients were selected from throughout the state of Illinois, serving a variety of industries – from construction and manufacturing to STEM and healthcare, to hospitality, and more.

Key Points: 
  • More than 1,300 Illinois businesses applied for the grants and 25 finalists were selected, with minority and underrepresented business owners receiving $100,000, collectively in cash and full-tuition scholarships to a Founders First CDC business accelerator program.
  • The grant recipients were selected from throughout the state of Illinois, serving a variety of industries – from construction and manufacturing to STEM and healthcare, to hospitality, and more.
  • said Ryan Clark, CEO of Mr. SharePoint , a company that designs and deploys technical solutions to help businesses better leverage investments in automation and the modern workplace.
  • For the third year we are so excited to celebrate the 25 grant finalists to join the Founders First family."

Founders First CDC Non-Profit to Award $100,000 in Grants for Third Year to Support Illinois Businesses.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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CHICAGO, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Founders First CDC (Founders First), a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers expansion in diverse founders leading revenue-generating businesses has opened their Chicago Job Creators Quest Grant application today and it will remain open through February 8, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Founders First CDC announced the third wave of its Chicago Job Creators Quest Grant to support minority and underrepresented business owners throughout the state of Illinois.
  • said Shaylon Scott , Executive Director of Founders First CDC.
  • "We bring this grant to those diverse founders working hard to grow their business and develop their leadership.
  • Founders First CDC aims to retain and grow the workforce as we emerge from the pandemic and amid threats of an economic recession.

National Nonprofit, Founders First CDC, Awards $100,000 to Southern California Businesses

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Founders First CDC, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers expansion in diverse, founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, announced the winners of its new Job Creators Quest Grant today during a virtual press conference. More than 1,500 Southern California businesses applied for the grants and 30 recipients were selected, with minority and underrepresented business owners receiving $100,000, collectively in cash and full tuition scholarships to a Founders First CDC Business Accelerator Program. The grant recipients were selected from throughout the Southern California region, including Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial, and San Diego regions, serving a variety of industries – from construction and manufacturing to STEM and healthcare, to hospitality, and more.

Key Points: 
  • More than 1,500 Southern California businesses applied for the grants and 30 recipients were selected, with minority and underrepresented business owners receiving $100,000, collectively in cash and full tuition scholarships to a Founders First CDC Business Accelerator Program.
  • "This is why we created the Southern California Job Creators Grant.
  • "Small Business Majority is honored to partner with Founders First Job Creators on the announcement of the SoCal Job Creators Quest Grant," said Jessica Anguiano, Southern California Outreach Manager, Small Business Majority.
  • We are happy to support this grant guaranteed to change the lives of 30 diverse-led small businesses in Southern California."

Launch of Twin Cities Accelerator, Fund, and Grant to support Black, Indigenous, and Latina-Owned Businesses

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Center for Economic Inclusion (the Center), in partnership with Founders First CDC, is pleased to announce the launch of the Center's Vanguard Accelerator, an accelerator and grant to support Black, Indigenous, and Latina owned businesses. Founders First CDC, a national nonprofit organization that empowers expansion in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses.

Key Points: 
  • Founders First CDC, a national nonprofit organization that empowers expansion in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses.
  • "The Minneapolis-St. Paul region has numerous businesses that are ripe but not scaling, and our region's economic growth depends on our collaborative efforts to accelerate job and wealth creation opportunities.
  • Historically, Black, Indigenous, and Latina communities have been on the sidelines of wealth growth, experiencing limited investment opportunities that fuel business expansion.
  • Our investments in these business owners will greatly impact the economic prospect of the entire region," said Tawanna A.

National Non-Profit, Founders First CDC, Opens Applications for the 2022 Stephen L. Tadlock "Vetprenuers" Grant to Veteran Small Business Owners

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founders First CDC (Founders First), a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers expansion in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, is pleased to announce that applications are open for qualified individuals to apply to its 2022 Stephen L. Tadlock Fund – a grant program to support U.S. veteran small business owners. To be eligible, the company's founder must be a U.S. military veteran, have an active U.S.-based business, and employ between 2 and 50 employees. Applications are being accepted now through October 18, with recipients being announced on Veterans Day, November 11, 2022

Key Points: 
  • To be eligible, the company's founder must be a U.S. military veteran, have an active U.S.-based business, and employ between 2 and 50 employees.
  • The $25,000 grant will be awarded to 25 veteran recipients who will receive $1,000 each, which will help aid in their employer-based small businesses.
  • The judging committee for the Stephen L. Tadlock Grant includes a panel of distinguished veterans, representing multiple branches of service.
  • "As a recipient of the 2021 Stephen L. Tadlock Grant, I can tell you first-hand that having this support is incredibly impactful for veteran business owners.," says Tahjar Roamartinez, CEO and founder of Cyber Warfighter Group and 2021 Stephen L. Tadlock Grant recipient.

Texas Businesses Create New Job Opportunities in Underserved Communities with $100,000 Grant from Founders First CDC

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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DALLAS, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founders First CDC, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers expansion in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, announced the grant finalists of the second iteration of its Job Creators Quest Grant today during a virtual press conference. More than 2,500 Texas businesses applied for the grants and 30 finalists were selected, with minority and underrepresented business owners receiving $100,000, collectively in cash and full tuition scholarships to a Founders First CDC Business Accelerator Program. The grant finalists were selected from throughout the state, including Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, serving a variety of industries – from construction and manufacturing to STEM and healthcare, to hospitality, and more. 

Key Points: 
  • "Founders First CDC aligns perfectly with our mission, and we're excited about the opportunities the Job Creators Quest Grant will afford these grant recipients."
  • The Job Creators Quest Grant is designed to help business owners create premium wage jobs and reward diverse-led businesses throughout the state of Texas to retain and grow their workforce through the pandemic.
  • This will help to positively impact the local economy, create job opportunities with higher wages and provide the human capital needed for businesses to grow and expand.
  • In addition to announcing the grant finalists of the Job Creators Quest Grant, Founders First CDC also announced a national grant opportunity, the Stephen L. Tadlock Fund , a grant for veteran-owned businesses.