It’s already February!!!!

Where did the time go?

I am excited to share with you the latest list of funding opportunities to grow your business idea. Your list has been broken into 6 parts instead of 4 this month. The parts are (1) New grants and pitches (2) Churches and nonprofit focused grants (3) Business pitch competitions,

(4) business grants, (5) other opportunities, & (6) opportunities for kids.

If you find one you like and need help in preparing for it, I have you covered. You can schedule a 1:1 session with me. Spaces are extremely limited. To book a 30-minute session, start by clicking this link: 1:1 Coaching session with Arthur.

Each month, I host a 1-hour Perfect Pitch Workshop. I teach every step you need to have in your pitch to have the best chance to winning funds. I provide the exact blueprint I used to win over $300k for my own businesses. To reserve your spot for the next workshop on February 25^th, 2023 at 10am EST, click here. Make sure you enter the coupon code “IFindUPitch”. As a I Find you Pitch list member, you get free access to this workshop.

How to use this month’s lists:

1. Review each listing’s website to confirm if you and/or your business is eligible.

2. Commit to submitting 1 application per week.

3. Complete the application requirements over the next 1-5 7 calendar days or sooner.

6. Submit your application, at least, 1 week before the deadline posted on the website.

7. Enjoy the process. This is a marathon, not a sprint.

PLEASE NOTE!

1. YOU NEVER NEED TO GIVE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. EVER.

2. You don’t have to pay to participate in a pitches or grants. If you see that, notify me.

3. DISCLAIMER: The information on this IFindYouPitch (Pitches, grants, and all other information therein) is for general information purposes only. Sift Equity, Inc. Arthur Toole, and employees, and affiliates, make no representation or warranty, express or implied. Aforementioned companies,

   employees, and affiliates assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omission in the content on any of the sites listed below. The information contained in this list is provided “as is” basis with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, usefulness, or timeliness and without warranties of any kind whatsoever, expressed, or implied. This site contains links to third party content. Please do your own due diligence and research before you apply for any of the opportunities listed.

New additions

1. Type: Grant

• • Program name: Capital Readiness Program NOFO

1. 1. 1. Award amount: Up to $750k pre year (renewable for 4 years)

      2. # of awards: Multiple

      3. Application deadline: February 28^th, 2023

      4. Eligibility requirements: www.grants.gov Funding opportunity number MBDA-OBD-2023-200775

      5. Application link: www.grants.gov

      6. Name of sponsoring organization: Minority Business Development Agency

      7. Sponsor organization website: U. S. Department of Commerce

   2. Type: Grant

      1. • Program name: Wish Local Empowerment Program

         • 1. 1. Award amount: $500 – $2,000

              2. # of awards: Multiple

              3. Application deadline: Rolling

              4. Eligibility requirements: Check site

              5. Application link: https://www.wish.com/local/empowerment?hide_login_modal=true

              6. Name of sponsoring organization: Wish Local

              7. Sponsor organization website: Wish Local

   3. Type: Grant

      1. • Program name: Black Equity Grant Program

           1. 1. 1. Award amount: Varies

                 2. # of awards: Multiple

                 3. Application deadline: Rolling

                 4. Eligibility requirements: Must be led by person who identifies as African American. See site for additional requirements

                 5. Application link: Waiting for it to re-open

                 6. Name of sponsoring organization: Square

                 7. Sponsor organization website: Squareup.com

   4. Type: Grant

      1. • Program name: Small Business Support Grants

           1. Award amount: Varies

           2. # of awards: Multiple

           3. Application deadline: Rolling

           4. Eligibility requirements: Business must be located in downtown Lansing, Michigan

           5. Application link: https://www.downtownlansing.org/small-business-support- grants/

           6. Name of sponsoring organization: Downtown Lansing, Inc.

           7. Sponsor organization website: https://www.downtownlansing.org/

       

   5. Type: Pitch Competition

      • Program name: Charlie Walker Pitch Competition

        1. Award amount: Up to $7,500

        2. # of awards: 5

        3. Application deadline: March 10^th ,2023

        4. Eligibility requirements: Open to all

        5. Application link: https://goventuredash.com/competitions/416.

        6. Name of sponsoring organization: Startup Saline

        7. Sponsor organization website: https://salinapost.com/posts/3633820e-536e- 4ee1-953b-351593b20eeb

   6. Type: Grant and training

      1. Program name: Warrior Rising Vetrepreneur

         1. Award amount: Varies

         2. # of awards: Multiple

         3. Application deadline: Rolling

         4. Eligibility requirements: Open to all veterans

         5. Application link: h https://www.warriorrising.org/apply/

         6. Name of sponsoring organization: Warrior Rising

         7. Sponsor organization website: https://www.warriorrising.org/

   7. Type: Pitch competition

      1. • Program name: The Entrepreneurship Pelican Cup

           1. Award amount: Up to $25,000

           2. # of awards: 6

           3. Application deadline: February 26^th, 2023

           4. Eligibility requirements: Must be a student. Here’s the link for more details:

      https://www.ulm.edu/pelicancup/2023_pelican_cup_competition_guide.pdf

      1. 1. 5. Application link: https://www.ulm.edu/pelicancup/

            6. Name of sponsoring organization: University of Louisiana Monroe

            7. Sponsor organization website: https://www.ulm.edu/index.html

   8. Type: Grant

      1. 1. Program name: The Entrepreneurship Pelican Cup