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Resource Hub

Explore a curated collection of funds and grants available to support small businesses. This section provides direct links and information to help you find the financial resources your business needs to grow and succeed.

NJ Capital Access Fund

A financial program designed to help small businesses secure loans by providing partial guarantees to lenders, reducing risk and enabling easier access to capital. 

Business Builder Loan Program

Offers flexible loan products for businesses looking to expand or improve operations, with additional consulting services to help recipients succeed

Amber Grant

Monthly $10,000 grants for women entrepreneurs across the U.S., plus an additional annual grant of $25,000. Perfect for women-led small businesses seeking financial support for their ideas.

NASE Growth Grant

A program offered by the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) that provides up to $4,000 for small business needs, including marketing, hiring, and equipment.

National Women’s Business Council (NWBC)

A federal advisory council that provides grants, research, and recommendations to support women-owned businesses across the U.S.

NJ Ignite

Offers rent support for technology and life sciences startups to help them establish a physical presence in New Jersey. The program encourages the development of innovative businesses.

Aspire Program

A grant program designed to support redevelopment projects in New Jersey by providing gap funding for real estate development projects.

Equitable Small Business Initiative (ESBI)

Administered by the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, this program offers grants and resources to minority-owned small businesses to encourage equity and economic growth.

Freed Fellowship Grant

A $500 monthly grant open to small businesses across various industries. It aims to support entrepreneurs in growing their ventures without financial constraints

Asian American Federation (AAF) Small Business Support

Offers technical assistance, grants, and training programs to support Asian American-owned small businesses, especially those affected by COVID-19.

DreamMake Loan Program

Provides microloans and financial coaching to small businesses that aim to establish or grow their operations. Ideal for startups and underrepresented business owners in NJ.

Jersey City Grant

Offers $25,000 grants to small businesses in Jersey City for post-COVID recovery and operational support. This program focuses on revitalizing the local economy.

COMCAST RISE Program

Provides free marketing, technology resources, and funding to small businesses owned by underrepresented groups, including women and people of color.

HerRise Micro Grant

A micro-grant program for women of color entrepreneurs, offering $500 monthly to help fund their businesses and alleviate operational expenses.

SoGal Black Founder Startup Grant

Provides cash grants of up to $10,000 for Black women or nonbinary entrepreneurs. The program aims to address funding gaps for underrepresented founders.

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