Registration will soon close for two April grants offered by Hello Alice, a program partner for the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) – Small Business Administration (SBA) Community Navigator Pilot Program.

“The business advisors at USHCC Navigates Small Business are ready to help you start and grow your business. They understand the challenges facing small and minority-owned businesses today and can provide technical assistance that you need to make your business thrive in the post-pandemic economy,” highlighted USHCC.

2023 Small Business Growth Fund

In partnership with the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and with funding from Etsy and Progressive, Hello Alice is awarding small business owners between $5,000 and $25,000 in grants to help accelerate growth.

Requirements to be Eligible:

• Businesses must have less than $1 million in annual revenue
• Offer a commitment to serve its customers and community
• Have a clear plan for using grant funds

For more information and to apply, click here.

Sonoma County Alliance (SCA) Small Business Opportunity Fund

Building a multi-year small business grant program, SCA seeks to support the rejuvenation and growth of the community of Sonoma County, California by prioritizing business owners who traditionally lack access to capital.

Grants between $1,000 and $5,000 will be awarded to local businesses looking to make an investment of resources for their future.

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In addition to the subsidy, the other benefits chosen entrepreneurs will be able to access are as follows:

• They will receive one year of free membership to SCA
• Access to a network of community leaders and resources
• The opportunity to present their companies at an upcoming SCA partner meeting to share information about their firms and services.

For more information and to apply, click here.

The deadline to apply for these grants is 6:00 p.m. (ET) on Friday, April 21, 2023.

If you have questions or need guidance applying for these grants or other funding opportunities, make an appointment for a free 30-minute consultation.