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1		NEW YORK, NY
2		DETROIT, MI
3		Huntington, NY
4		CORTLANDT, NY
5		BRONX, NY
6		New York, NY
7		NEW YORK, NY
8		Hamilton, OH
9		STAUNTON, VA
10		Falls Church, VA
11		Blowing Rock, NC
12		FORT WAYNE, IN
13		ASHTABULA, OH
14		WASHINGTON, DC
15		FOREST PARK, IL
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17		ST PAUL, MN
18		ST PAUL, MN
19		Grand Forks, ND
20		CHARLOTTE, NC
21		SOUTH BEND, IN
22		Cincinnati, OH
23		Alexandria, VA
24		ELYRIA, OH
25		WASHINGTON, DC
26		MEADOW BRIDGE, WV
27		CHICAGO, IL
28		LOUISVILLE, KY
29		BALTIMORE, MD
30		NEWARK, DE
31		WASHINGTON, DC
32		ROCKY RIVER, OH
33		GREENWOOD, DE
34		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
35		CHICAGO, IL
36		CLEVELAND, OH
37		COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
38		LANCASTER, PA
39		WASHINGTON, DC
40		CINCINNATI, OH
41		KILLBUCK, OH
42		VILLANOVA, PA
43		PHILADELPHIA, PA
44		NORFOLK, VA
45		MASON CITY, IA
46		ROCKVILLE, MD
47		CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
48		GRAND RAPIDS, MI
49		NOBLESVILLE, IN
50		FORT BELVOIR, VA

PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ARTS TO AT-RISK YOUTH TO SPARK CREATIVE THINKING AND AWAKEN THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT. THE ORGANIZATION EMPOWERS CHILDREN AFFECTED BY EXTREME POVERTY THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM OF IDEAS, ART AND MUSIC (I AM).

IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS CREATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN AMERICAN CITIES BY MOBILIZING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENTREPRENEURS AND EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO CREATE JOBS. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A 2-YEAR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM THAT RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND INVESTS IN TOP RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES BY PLACING THEM IN STARTUPS IN AMERICAN CITIES WITH EMERGING ENTREPRENEURSHIP ECOSYSTEMS AND HELPING THEM LAUNCH THEIR OWN HIGH-IMPACT BUSINESSES. VFA OPERATES A FOUR-WEEK TRAINING CAMP INCOMING FELLOWS, PROVIDES ONGOING PROGRAMMING DURING THE 2 YEAR FELLOWSHIP, AND OPERATES AN ACCELERATOR PROGRAM GRADUATES WHO ARE STARTING THEIR OWN BUSINESSES.

identifies and supports educational entrepreneurs who provide quality education to vulnerable in some of the most impoverished communities in the world.

is a nonprofit startup that develops effective civic leaders who write persuasively, speak passionately, and actively participate in the creation and dissemination of ideas.

IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION INVESTING IN NEXT GENERATION OF TECHNOLOGISTS WITH GOAL OF DEVELOPING A PIPELINE OF TECH TALENT FROM LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES. ORGANIZATION OFFERS SCHOOLS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH WEB LITERACY AND TECH-ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS.

Envolve USA works with underrepresented founders to build a community and platform that advances equity and access in the ecosystem.

THE MISSION OF IS TO CREATE A THRIVING, RESILIENT, AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM BY INVESTING IN FOOD SYSTEMS ENTREPRENEURS AND COMMUNITIES IN NEW YORK. THE WILL ALSO SERVE AS A BRIDGE FOR COMMUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN CREATING A FOOD SYSTEM THAT BENEFITS THOSE WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OF COMMUNITIES.

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.

HELP BUILD A MORE ACCESSIBLE AND EQUITABLE ECOSYSTEM FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS.

TO PROVIDE SEED FUNDING FOR PUBLISHING BOOKS, SPECIALIZED JOURNALS AND FOSTERING RESEARCH FOCUS ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHS CONDITIONS. ALSO, PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CONFERENCES

SUPPORTING BUSINESSESS, INDIVIDUALS, AND NON-PROFITS THROUGH EDUCATION, ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEAS AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT.

PROMOTE ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT IN , INDIANA.

EXECUTIVE COACHING AND CONSULTING PROGRAM SUPPORTS NON-PROFIT LEADERS AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS IN NORTHEAST OHIO WHO ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM AND EMPOWERMENT ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED.

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.

PROVIDE PRACTICAL TEACHING, RESOURCES, AND ENVIRONMENT TO ENCOURAGE CHRISTIAN ENTREPRENEURS.

TO PROVIDE A WORLD-CLASS EXPERIENCE, EMPOWERING YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS CHANGE AGENTS FOR THEIR LIVES, CLUB, COMMUNITY WHILE ENSURING YOUTH ARE CAREER-READY, STARTUP-READY, HOMEOWNER-READY BEFORE THEY LEAVE THE AT 18 YEARS OLD

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.

To maintain national leadership in entrepreneur outreach and education.

IS A CHRIST CENTERED IMPACT INVESTING FUND WITH A DUAL MISSION; FIRST, WE INVEST IN ENTREPRENEURS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESSES THAT PRODUCE JOBS IN EAST AFRICA. SECOND, WE INVEST IN HEALTHCARE INFRASTRUCTURE TO DELIVER AFFORDABLE, SUSTAINABLE AND MEASURABLE HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES.

IS A TALENT ATTRACTION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO "EMPOWER TALENT TO BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES." ATTRACTS RECENT GRADUATES AS INNOVATION FELLOWS TO COMPLETE STRATEGIC BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECTS ACROSS PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND NONPROFIT SECTORS. THE ACTIVITIES OF ARE ATTRACTIVE FOR GRADUATES TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY IN THE REGIONS WE SERVE AND THE RESULTS OF THE WORK DRIVE AN ECOSYSTEM OF PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND CONTINUE TO MAKE PROGRESS FOR THE COMMUNITY. WE HAVE ATTRACTED OVER 1,200 FELLOWS AND INTERNS AND HAVE COMPLETED OVER 500 PROJECTS SINCE 2012."

To help entrepreneurs build ventures that deliver impact.

Research efforts on economic transformation and entrepreneurship development in emerging markets

PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO ACCELERATE THE GROWTH OF TECHNOLOGY STARTUPS THROUGH EARLY-STAGE FUNDING AND EDUCATION.

PROMOTES REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT , STRENGTHENING LOCAL INITIATIVES THROUGH YEAR-LONG SERVICE PROJECTS IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ALLEVIATE YOUTH POVERTY THROUGH A FOCUS ON EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND/OR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT. IT ALSO FOSTERS YOUTH SERVICE THROUGH LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS.

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.

MISSIONARY

is leading the high-impact entrepreneurship movement in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio to catalyze long-term economic growth by selecting, mentoring and supporting the best high-impact entrepreneurs in our region. High-impact entrepreneurs are those with leadership potential to build high growth businesses that drive job creation, economic impact and demonstrate a commitment to community.

We provide soft skills, professionalism training, entrepreneurship, workforce development for youth age 14-24. We have a mission to ensure that every adult professional who works with youth has the ability to support young people to have positive social, economic, educational outcomes. We also provide our services to offer administrative support to other organizations who work with youth. E A also works with grassroots organizations, start ups, community based social enterprises to create systems to streamline operations that allow them to get into position for success moving forward. These administrative support services include professional development workshops, observation, evaluation services, implementation of Quality Improvement Plans for Out of School Time (OST) programs.

TO INCORPORATE ECONOMICS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN KINDERGARTEN TO 12TH GRADE CURRICULA IN AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE FOR AN ECONOMICALLY LITERATE SOCIETY.

TO STIMULATE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND IMPROVE LIVELIHOODS BY CULTIVATING ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

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

FOUNDATION, INC. MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AMUN SHEA A PRIVATE NONPROFIT PROJECT LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF PERQUIN, MORAZAN, EL SALVADOR. THE CENTER WAS FOUNDED IN 2008 FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAINING YOUNG PEOPLE IN LEADERSHIP, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TECHNICAL ABILITY, WITH A COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AND THOSE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.

TO ALLIVIATE HUNGER THROUGH SUSTAINABLE, SCALABLE AND INNOVATIVE METHODS AND PARTNERSHIPS AND SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS TO ADVANCE CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

TO ESTABLISH STABILITY THOUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL ECONOMIC . WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND ONE ON ONE BUSINESS COACHING.

THE SUPPORTS PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND YOUNG ADULTS DESIGNED TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, RECREATION, EMPLOYMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS.

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.

THE VISION OF IS TO GIVE A FACE TO THE INVISIBLE; THOSE LIVING IN SLUMS AND IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES. THE TEMBEA NAMI GENERATIONAL MENTORSHIP MODEL EQUIPS YOUNG ADULTS TO THE NEXT GENERATION THROUGH EQUALITY, EDUCATION, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THE ULTIMATE AIM IS TO TRANSFORM LIVES AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES.

IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED TO BUILD A NETWORK OF CHANGEMAKERS - LEADERS IN PUBLIC SERVICE, POLITICS, ADVOCACY, AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WHO ARE FOCUSED ON INCREASING THE NUMBERS OF WOMEN AND MINORITIES (POC) IN ELECTED OFFICE AND PUBLIC LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN THE US AND GLOBALLY. WE ARE BUILDING THE PROFESSIONAL NETWORK OF WOMEN COMMITTED TO USING POLITICS AND ADVOCACY TO IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNITIES AND TO MENTOR AND LIFT UP ONE ANOTHER. BELIEVES THAT THE SOLUTION TO THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS IN THE WORLD WILL BE FOUND WHEN WOMEN AND MINORITIES/PEOPLE OF COLOR MAKE UP THE MAJORITY IN POSITIONS OF LEADERSHIP AT EVERY LEVEL OF PUBLIC OFFICE AND CIVIC LIFE. OUR GOAL IS SIMPLE: GENDER PARITY FOR WOMEN and MINORITIES IN CIVIC LIFE ALL OVER THE WORLD.

LIGHTSHIP FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR EARLY STAGE COMPANIES LED BY UNDERREPRESENTED INDIVIDUALS TO OBTAIN SEED FUNDING FOR THEIR DEVELOPING COMPANIES.

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

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.

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT, OPERATE, AND FUND ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT WILL HELP TO GENERATE AND MAINTAIN SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES IN NEED.

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.

EMPOWER STUDENTS BY IMMERSING THEM INTO THE ENTREPRENEURIAL WAY OF BEING, INSPIRING THEM TO START SOMETHING NEW, MENTORING THEM THROUGH NEW VENTURES.

TO PROVIDE AND BROWN WOMAN IDENTIFYING FOUNDERS WITH ACESS TO COMMUNITY, EDUCATION, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO MEET BUSINESS MILESTONES THAT LEAD TO ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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