Detroit City Wire

A range of grant opportunities are available this April for entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses seeking financial support. These grants are designed to provide aid in areas such as expansion, innovation, and sustainability across various industries.

One of the opportunities is the Pitch Perfect Grant, a collaboration involving Pink Print, Ellie Talks Money, and Skip. This grant offers $5,000 to entrepreneurs in the U.S. or Canada who are aged 18 and older and have an active business. Applications need to be submitted by April 15, 2025.

The Restaurant Business Development Grant Program by the Feed the Soul Foundation addresses food injustice by offering culinary businesses a $15,000 stipend along with six months of consultations and training. Applications are accepted until April 15, 2025.

The Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative is in its fifth year, providing $50,000 each to three Black-owned startup businesses in the United States. This initiative, in association with the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., supports Black entrepreneurs with capital and resources and requires that applicant businesses be at least 90% Black-owned and under five years old. The application deadline is April 23, 2025.

Skip is also offering $10,000 Small Business Grants to support entrepreneurs in the U.S., accepting a limited number of applications to increase the chances of each applicant receiving funding. Submissions are due by April 25, 2025.

The Enthuse Foundation's Paying It Forward Grant Program is dedicated to women entrepreneurs in the consumer packaged goods sector. It will distribute $37,000 across eight grants, with eligible businesses able to apply for various amounts based on their specific needs. Applications close on April 28, 2025, and recipients will be announced in June 2025.