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2		Providence, RI
3		NEW YORK, NY
4		BROOKLINE, MA
5		CHESTNUT HILL, MA
6		Hamilton, OH
7		RAPID CITY, SD
8		Davidson, NC
9		INDIANAPOLIS, IN
10		NORTH CANTON, OH
11		Chicago, IL
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15		NORTHFIELD, MN
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17		Washington, DC
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19		Dumfries, VA
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21		Washington, DC
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32		Grand Rapids, MI
33		GRAND FORKS, ND
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37		KILLBUCK, OH
38		VILLANOVA, PA
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40		NORFOLK, VA
41		MASON CITY, IA
42		BURLINGTON, NC
43		Washington, DC
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45		Potomac, MD
46		GRAND RAPIDS, MI
47		ROYAL OAK, MI
48		INDIANAPOLIS, IN
49		WHEATON, IL
50		HASLETT, MI

TO SUPPORT THE SMALL BUSINESS SECTOR IN CUBA BY PROVIDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO ENTREPRENEURS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE ADVISORY SERVICES TO EXISTING AND NEW BUSINESSES.

for students and Entrepreneurs

TO PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURIAL LEARNING BY LEVERAGING STRENGTHS IN MULTI-DISCIPLINARY EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS.

CREAT JOINT PALESTINIANISRAELI

IS A NOT PROFIT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION LED BY BLACK WOMEN AND MARGINALIZED GENDERS (MAGES). COMBINES ART WITH ACTIVISM TO BUILD AN ANTI-RACIST COMMUNITY AND EDUCATE WHITE PEOPLE ON RACISM AND ALL THE OTHER "ISMS" WHILE GARNERING SUPPORT BLACK MAGES FROM THOSE PEOPLE WITH PRIVILEGE. AT , WE ENGAGE IN BLACK LIBERATION WORK THROUGH A REPARATIONS LENS. OUR TEAM TAKES THE INFLUX OF WHITE PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA WHO WANT TO LEARN ABOUT ANTI-RACISM AND ANTI-OPPRESSION AND PUT THEIR LABOR AND MONEY TO WORK TO PROVIDE MONTHLY MICRO-FUNDING, STIPENDS, AND SEED FUNDING PROJECTS TO BLACK MAGES (MARGINALIZED GENDERS). BLACK ADMINS AND EDUCATORS CURATE CONTENT, ART, AND PROGRAMMING, AND MOST OF ALL, HOLD NON-BLACK MEMBERS ACCOUNTABLE VIA REFLECTION AND GUIDED RESPONSE, SO THEY CAN EFFECTIVELY PRACTICE THE RADICAL THOUGHT AND ACTION PROCESSES NECESSARY TO DISRUPT INSTITUTIONS OF OPPRESSION. MEMBERS OF THE WLC LEARN THROUGH THE INFORMED PERSPECTIVES

THE MILL IS A REGIONAL PLATFORM CONNECTING STARTUPS WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL. WE BRING TOGETHER THE REGIONAL RESOURCES OF THE AND ACADEMIC COMUNITIES, SOURCES FINANCING,TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND AGENCY LEVEL FEDERAL AND STATE.

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND INCREASE PERSONAL INCOME LEVELS IN THE AREA BY FOSTERING A VITAL BUSINESS CLIMATE WHICH PROVIDES QUALITY NEW JOBS, ATTRACTS NEW BUSINESS, HELPS EXISTING BUSINESS, AND PROMOTES ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

protect the threatened long-leaf pine forests in the Southern United States, and train disadvantaged younger adults how to become agribusiness entrepreneurs

START-UP , DBA SPEAK EASY, IS A NON-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP BASED COWORKING ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO CULTIVATE HEALTHIEST POSSIBLE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM BY 1)CULTIVATING A COMMUNITY WHERE MEMBERS CAN CREATE, COLLABORATE, AND LEARN AND BY 2)BRINGING ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS TOGETHER FOR GOOD OF EVERYONE IN INDIANAPOLIS. PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE MEASURED BY COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC IMPACT.

A CATALYST FOR CHANGE THROUGH RECOGNIZING AND INVENTIONS, PROMOTING CREATIVITY, AND ADVANCING THE SPIRIT INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

The organization is a network successful empowering women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and leaders. WCR provides an environment for members to build relationships for success.

AEO IS THE VOICE OF INNOVATION IN MICROBUSINESS AND MICROFINANCE IN THE UNITED STATES. AEO WORKS TO CHANGE THE WAY THAT CAPITAL AND SERVICES FLOW TO UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS SO THAT THEY CAN CREATE JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES ALL.

THE MTJJHLF IS A GRANTMAKING FOUNDATION, INSPIRED BY THE SPIRIT OF ITS FOUNDERS, WHOSE CHARITABLE PURPOSE IS TO SPUR ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUPPORT NEW AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURS IN SAINT PAUL, MN.

JA ) PREPARES YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE SKILLSET AND MINDSET TO BUILD THRIVING COMMUNITIES. OUR PROGRAMMING IS CRITICAL IN ADDRESSING THE SKILLS, WEALTH, AND OPPORTUNITY GAPS OUR COMMUNITIES ARE FACING. JA FOCUSES ON EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO BUILD FINANCIAL STABILITY, CONNECT TO REAL LIFE SKILLS AND CAREERS, AND IGNITE YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP. HELPS STUDENTS MAKE A CONNECTION BETWEEN WHAT THEY LEARN IN SCHOOL AND HOW IT CAN BE APPLIED IN THE REAL WORLD, THEREBY ENHANCING THE RELEVANCE OF THEIR CLASSROOM LEARNING AND EQUIPPING THEM TO BE THE FUTURE LEADERS OUR COMMUNITIES NEED TO THRIVE. OUR RELEVANT, EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT LITTLE OR NO COST TO SCHOOLS AND ALIGN WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL CURRICULUM STANDARDS. DURING THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR, WE PARTNERED WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND 4,568 VOLUNTEERS TO TEACH OUR CURRICULUM TO 81,024 LOCAL STUDENTS IN MINNESOTA, DAKOTA, AND WESTERN WISCONSIN.

PROVIDE SMALL BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO INCREASE THEIR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES WHILE PROVIDING JOB CREATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TAX BASE GROWTH WITHIN .

LION PROVIDES TEACHING, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY TO ENTREPRENEURS AS THEY BUILD AND DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES.

supports the growth of technology entrepreneurship through on local and national issues

TO SERVE THE PUBLIC AS AN INNOVATIVE DRIVER OF SOCIAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL CHANGE IN APPALACHIA AND BEYOND BY ADDRESSING HEAD-ON THE NEED FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT SERVICES, AND MEETING EDUCATIONAL, TRAINING, TRANSPORTATION, PERSONAL, AND PRACTICAL NEEDS OF THOSE SUFFERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS, HOMELESSNESS, AT-RISK YOUTH, UNEMPLOYMENT OR UNDEREMPLOYMENT.

We are entrepreneurial education program. Our goal is to help boys from underserved communities start and grow their own STEM -based business.

TO CREATE COLLISION AMONG COMMUNITY. BY NATURE, ENTREPRENEURS ARE PROBLEM SOLVERS. WE BELIEVE BY CONNECTING THINKERS, DOERS AND VISIONARIES WE (SEE SCH. O)

Impact investments to support entrepreneurship

TO SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH RESEARCH, ECOSYSTEM DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND INVESTMENT.

provides a college-preparatory learning experience specializing in computer science and entrepreneurship with a focus on individual freedom, critical thinking, and problem solving in an environment that emphasizes the values of community, teamwork, and commitment to peace. offers students the power to build their future.

has the mission to support vulnerable individuals in communities through countries in Africa. , . provides grants to community organizations working within villages to provide life-changing programs like vocational trainings, pre-schools, and village investor savings programs for women-owned businesses.

TO RELIEVE THE POOR BY SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP

BUILDING A THRIVING COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING A DIVERSE BASE OF ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESSES THROUGH TO , EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND OPPORTUNITY.

DECA PREPARES EMERGING LEADERS AND ENTREPRENEURS IN MARKETING, FINANCE, HOSPITALITY AND MANAGEMENT.

TO INCREASE EQUITY AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BY INVESTING KNOWLEDGE, SOCIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPITAL IN LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME ENTREPRENEURS.

THE WAS FOUNDED IN 1994 TO STIMULATE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP, ADVANCE A MORE EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY, CLOSE SOCIAL DIVIDES, AND UNDERSTAND THE RELATIONSHIP AND IMPACT OF THE INTERNET ON OUR SOCIETY. INITIATIVES HAVE INCLUDED THE POTOMAC KNOWLEDGEWAY, NETPRENEUR, THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE AND YOUTHLEARN. THE CULMINATION OF ITS EARLY YEARS RESULTED IN HELPING CREATE VENTURE PHILANTHROPY PARTNERS WHICH IT CONTINUES TO SUPPORT. THE ALSO FACILITATES AND SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES VIA ITS LEAP OF REASON INITIATIVE WHICH IS DEDICATED TO SHARING THE MESSAGE OF HIGH PERFORMANCE TO A BROADER AUDIENCE. PROJECTS WITHIN THIS INITIATIVE INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT, PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF LEAP OF REASON AND THE PACKAGING AND DISTRIBUTION OF WORKING HARD - AND WORKING WELL, BOTH EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. THE ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE LEAP OF REASON AMBASSADORS COMMUNITY WITH THE PURPOSE OF (1) INSPIRING, MOTIVATING, AND SUPPORTING N

works to accelerate technological breakthroughs in healthy human life extension through regenerative medicine and nutrition research initiatives, startup incubation, and open innovation challenges.

CONDUCTING POLICY RESEARCH FOCUSED ON IMPROVING CONDITIONS,STRENGTHENING INFRASTRUCTURE, SUPPORTING INCREASED ENTREPRENEURIALDEVELOPMENT, AND INCREASING THE NUMBER OF JOBS AVAILABLE IN RURALAREAS.

The mission of is to bring together financial, intellectual and social capital to entrepreneurs to empower the startup ecosystem of West Michigan.

TO PROMOTE, BUILD, EDUCATE, AND HELP ENTREPRENEURIAL, STARTUP, AND CREATIVE COMMUNITIES IN GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA AND THE SURROUNDING REGION

VETERAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD FOR LOW-INCOME MILITARY.COMMUNITY ENTREPRENEURS HAVING A SIGNIFICANT SOCIAL IMPACTON THE MILITARY COMMUNITY AS WELL AS ADDRESSING ISSUES SUCH AS VETERANS EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, MILITARY FAMILIES, MILITARY HOMEFRONT COMMUNITY SUPPORT, ETC.

TO END RECIDIVISM WHILE ENSURING THAT THOSE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM HAVE THE SUPPORT and OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED TO BECOME COMMUNITY LEADERS, BUSINESS OWNERS, LEGAL PRACTITIONERS and ENTREPRENEURS.

IS A NETWORK OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR COMPANIES UNIFIED AROUND A COMMON OBJECTIVE: TO BRING HOPE TO COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA AND AROUND THE GLOBE. IS A HOLISTIC STRATEGY EMPLOYED THROUGH DIVERSE SOCIAL INITIATIVES. IT IS FOCUSED ON CREATIVELY ADDRESSING AND FUNDING SOLUTIONS TO THE GLOBAL NEEDS OF CLEAN WATER, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, HOLISTIC SPIRITUAL CARE, ORPHANS, MICRO-FINANCE, AND OTHER ISSUES WHICH EXIST AS OBSTACLES FOR HOPE IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE ALL AROUND THE WORLD.

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES UNDER IRC SECTION 501C3. THE PURPOSE AND GOAL IS TO BE OBEDIENT TO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST BY COMMITTING OURSELVES TO THE GREAT COMMISSION. OUR GOAL IS TO WORK WITH EXISTING NATIVE INDIAN MISSIONARIES BY RAISING FUNDS THROUGH INDIVIDUALS, CONGREGATIONS AND BY BUSINESS STARTUPS IN THAT WILL HELP TO FUND THOSE MISSION OUTREACHES.

IS A STARTUP INCUBATOR THAT HELPS DISPLACED AND CONFLICT-AFFECTED ENTREPRENEURS START AND GROW THEIR BUSINESSES.

TO SUPPORT BLACK AND BROWN FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS

IS A NON-PROFIT STARTUP ACCELERATOR AND INCUBATOR PROGRAM. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE STARTUPS WITH THE CUSTOMIZED RESOURCES AND CAPITAL THEY NEED TO GROW. WE BOOST PROMISING STARTUPS TOWARDS CUSTOMER TRACTION AND REVENUE USING THEIR OWN NETWORK OF MENTORS, INVESTORS, SUPPORT SERVICE, WORKING SPACE, AND A LEAN STARTUP EDUCATION. OUR VALUES ARE ENTREPRENEURS-FIRST, GIVE BEFORE YOU GET, AND A LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO HELPING STARTUPS DO MORE, FASTER.

GRANTS UNDER THE WILL INCLUDE BUT WILL NOT BE LIMITED TO SPONSORSHIPS OF ADULT AND YOUTH PROGRAMS, TRAINING, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, EVENTS AND OTHER GATHERINGS. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND HAVE TAX EXEMPT STATUS FROM THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. RECENTLY, THE PROGRAMS EMPHASIS AND GUIDELINES HAVE CHANGED TO REFLECT THE EVOLUTION OF AGRICULTURE OVER THE PAST DECADE AND THERE WILL BE AN ATTEMPT TO FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PROGRAMS THAT MEET NUTRITIONAL, EDUCATIONAL OR LEADERSHIP NEEDS OF RURAL YOUTH; MENTORING, TRAINING AND OTHER PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG AND BEGINNING FARMERS; CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR EXISTING FARMERS; LOCAL EVENTS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES THAT PROMOTE AGRICULTURE OR LOCAL FOODS; AND, AGRICULTURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AND TRAINING GRANTS MAY BE PROVIDED FOR LOCAL, STATE OR REGIONAL PROGRAMS/EVENTS. GRANTS MAY BE MADE FOR ONE, TWO OR THREE YEAR PERIODS AND WILL BE DISTRIBUTED IN MULTI-YEAR ALLOCATIONS. HOWEVER G

Support educational programs in foreign countries.

A business developement program designed to bridge the gap between entrepreneurship and equity.

THE MISSION IS TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN INNOVATIVE, EARLY-STAGE CANCER RESEARCH AND SUCESSFUL DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-IMPACT ONCOLOGY PRODUCTS. USE A NEW PARADIGM FOR FUNDING CANCER RESEARCH AND TRIALBLAZING ENTREPRENEURS.

exists to empower women in extreme poverty through the gospel and entrepreneurship. Through a holistic micro-enterprise accelerator program we provide business training, coaching, and access to capital for women entrepreneurs.

SPRINGGRSPRINGGR IS A TRAINING, MENTORING AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY FOR ENTREPRENEURS FROM NEIGHBORHOODS OF HIGHER ECONOMIC NEED IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. IT IS DESIGNED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS TURN THEIR IDEAS INTO BUSINESSES BY USING PROVEN, EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM, BUSINESS COACHING IN FINANCE, MARKETING AND PLANNING, AND CONNECTION WITH OTHER BUSINESSES IN LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS. FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE CURRICULUM, CONTINUES TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND NETWORK BY CONNECTING GRADUATES WITH SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MENTORS AND OFFERING TRAINING EXPERIENCES. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN URBAN GRAND RAPIDS NEIGHBORHOODS WITH HIGH ECONOMIC NEEDS.

EXPAND THE NATURAL BENEFICIATION OF GEMSTONE MINING ON THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY THROUGH KIDS, EDUCATION, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

is a 501c3 social enterprise taking a qualitative and quantitative approach to creating fully diverse and inclusive tech ecosystems. Our career training and placement programs up-skill unemployed under-employed and career-transitioners who are interested in careers in the tech industry. Our entrepreneurship programs support Black and Latinx tech start-up founders to get them the resources support and funding they need to build high-growth high-scale tech companies.

STRENGTHEN INDIGENOUS SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS IN HARD PLACES TO ENABLE THE POOR TO THRIVE AS GOD INTENDED. INITIATE AND SUPPORT VARIOUS CHARITABLE, HUMANITARIAN AND EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES TO HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF THE POOR, HUNGRY, THIRSTY, UNCLOTHED, SICK, DISABLED, HOMELESS, MARGINALIZED, IMPRISONED, ORPHANED, WIDOWED, AGED, VULNERABLE AND DISADVANTAGED PERSONS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, AS A TANGIBLE DEMONSTRATION OF THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RELIGIOUS HERITAGE, RACE, COLOR, GENDER OR ETHNICITY.

TO EDUCATE AND PROVIDE MATERIAL SUPPORT FOR MOLDOVAN YOUTH FOR CIVIL ENGAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TO PRESENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG MOLDOVANS TO BUILD THEIR LIFE SKILLS THROUGH WORKSHOPS, TRAINING, ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL MATERIALS, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT.

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