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151		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
152		ATLANTA, GA
153		Boise, ID
154		LITTLE ROCK, AR
155		HONOLULU, HI
156		OREM, UT
157		AUSTIN, TX
158		ORLANDO, FL
159		PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
160		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
161		Colorado Springs, CO
162		LONGMONT, CO
163		CHESTERFIELD, MO
164		SALT LAKE CTY, UT
165		LOS ANGELES, CA
166		Denver, CO
167		Santa Monica, CA
168		SAN CARLOS, CA
169		BOULDER, CO
170		New Orleans, LA
171		PHOENIX, AZ
172		Denver, CO
173		Dallas, TX
174		Americus, GA
175		Scottsdale, AZ
176		BERKELEY, CA
177		LONGMONT, CO
178		ATLANTA, GA
179		PHOENIX, AZ
180		SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX
181		Atlanta, GA
182		MEMPHIS, TN
183		COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
184		ATLANTA, GA
185		OCALA, FL
186		BATON ROUGE, LA
187		Oakland, CA
188		Scottsdale, AZ
189		FT WALTON BCH, FL
190		LOS ANGELES, CA
191		SAN CARLOS, CA
192		WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
193		Vancouver, WA
194		ATLANTA, GA
195		Oakland, CA
196		LEHI, UT
197		Kansas City, MO
198		LAS VEGAS, NV
199		SEATTLE, WA
200		Portland, OR

IS A NON PROFIT COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING ASPIRING ENGINEERS AND ENTREPRENEURS IN THE DEVELOPING COUNTRY OF NIGERIA. OUR PROGRAM PAIRS THESE TWO GROUPS TOGETHER IN A FULL SCHOLARSHIP BASED PROGRAM. PROVIDES TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS MENTORSHIP WHILE THEY DEVELOP AN MVP SOFTWARE APPLICATION. AT THE END OF EACH PROGRAM THE ENGINEERS ARE PLACED INTO SECURED EMPLOYMENT, USUALLY AT EACH ENTREPRENEURS COMPANY. IN THIS WAY WE ARE CREATING A COMMERCE AND DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINE TO HELP RAISE THE STANDARD OF LIVING IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES LIKE NIGERIA.

PROVIDE GRANTS TO UNDERREPRESENTED FOUNDERS.

Scholarship grants are restricted to financial aid scholarships for youth organizations operating in Blaine County, Idaho. Innovation grants are restricted to funding student lead educational initiatives for educationally oriented organizations operating in Idaho.

THE IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED IN FEBRUARY 2017 BY LOCAL ADVOCATES WANTING TO MAKE A DIRECT IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY IN . WE HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH ACROSS THEIR LIFESPAN AND PROVIDE -FRIENDLY EVENTS AND RELEVANT WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. WE RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT AND PROVIDE IMPORTANT RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES. THROUGH FUNDING OF GRANTS FOR INNOVATIVE OR ALREADY EXISTING PROGRAMS, WE ARE COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE AFFECTED BY . WE WILL ALSO PROMOTE ACTIVITIES TARGETING DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SKILLS, WILL WORK TO OPEN DOORS TO JOBS OR INTERNSHIPS AT LOCAL COMPANIES, WILL SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE LOCAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, WILL POTENTIALLY CREATE OR SUPPORT BUSINESSES THAT SEEK SPECIFICALLY TO TRAIN AND HIRE INDIVIDUALS WITH , AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE OPTIONS FOR HOUSING AND SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING.

ORGANIZATION) IS A NONPROFIT DELAWARE CORPORATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO REDESIGN THE SYSTEMS AT THE ROOT OF CLIMATE CHANGE. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS A TECHNOLOGY FUNDING AND DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM THAT SERVES TO CONNECT, COACH, AND SUPPORT STARTUPS BUILDING IMPORTANT, INNOVATIVE, AND EQUITABLE COMPANIES THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT IMPACT IN THE AREAS OF ENERGY, WATER, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY.

EDUCATION OF TEENS IN ENTREPRENEUR PROCESS

THE ISA BROAD EFFORT TO BRING AUTHENTIC, RIGOROUS ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND ACROSS THE BROADER COMMUNITY. THIS WORKS TO RAISE MONEY THAT WILL BE USED ACROSS DISCIPLINES AND VENUES TOWARD ITS MISSION. UPON FORMATION, THE IMMEDIATELY WORKED TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO INSTALL A VIDEO WALL IN THE PAC, CREATED AN ACCELERATOR CLASS FOR THE STUDENT TEAMS WHOSE COMPANIES GET FUNDED THRU THE INCUBATOR (ORAREMAKING MONEY) AND TEACH THE NECESSARY SKILLS THAT ARE SO ESSENTIAL TO START-UPS.

NC IS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IN NC SPECIALIZING IN PROVIDING BILINGUAL ASSISTANCE TO HISPANIC ENTREPRENEURS TRYING TO ESTABLISH OR (SCH O)

THE MISSION OF FOUNDATION (WFF) IS TO EDUCATE AND GIRLS ABOUT ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND THE LIFE OF A BUSINESS FROM IDEATION TO LONG-TERM SUCCESS. WE WANT TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE CONFIDENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS NEEDED TO BUILD A BUSINESS FROM THE GROUND UP, ACROSS ALL INDUSTRIES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) FIELDS. WE HOPE TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF AND INVESTORS, AND PROVIDE FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS.

PROVIDE COMMUNITY, EDUCATION, ACCESS TO LATINX ENTREPRENEURS ALLOWING THEM TO BUILD SUCCESSFUL TECH BUSINESSES WITH MODEST RESOURCES. DEVELOP DELIVER PROGRAMS THAT OFFER BEST PRACTICES FOR BUSINESS OF COLOR IN THE TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY.

To connect entrepreneurs with educational resources, training, mentorship, access to capital, and a shared operating space in the Colorado Springs region.

IS A PLATFORM THAT CONNECTS, INSPIRES, EDUCATES, AND NOURISH-ES CONSCIOUS LEADERS, ENTREPRENEURS AND VISIONARIES IN ORDER TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS. WE BELIEVE THAT WHEN THE LEADER IS NOURISHED, THE BUSINESS WILL FLOURISH.

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE: EXPAND INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN IN EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. SUPPORT FORUMS AND MENTORING PROGRAMS THAT ACHIEVE THIS OBJECTIVE AS THESE INITIATIVES: * PROVIDE POWERFUL LEARNING AND MENTORING EXPERIENCES, * ENCOURAGE AND GUIDE WOMEN TO PURSUE LEADERSHIP ROLES AND * OFFER USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT IT TAKES TO GAIN ACCESS TO AND PERSIST IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

THE WAS FORMED TO BENEFIT, PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS , AND CARRY OUT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES THE FOUNDATION . THE FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS TO HARNESS UTAHS ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT IN SERVICE TO THE COMMON GOOD. THE FOUNDATION HELPS PEOPLE GATHER ASSETS AND IDEAS THAT WILL SERVE THE STATE . ITS VISION IS TO BE A CATALYST FOR PHILANTHROPY THAT IS VISIONARY, SUSTAINABLE, AND INCLUSIVE.

IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING NEXT GENERATION OF FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS AND CREATIVES WHO SHARE IN OUR PURPOSE OF MOVING FEMALES FORWARD. TO DO SO, PROVIDES GRANTS TO ASPIRING FEMALE BOSSES PURSUING MISSION-ORIENTED PROJECTS ACROSS INDUSTRIES - FASHION, BEAUTY, DESIGN, TECH,MEDIA, ENTERTAINMENT AND ARTS.

The organization provides educational workshops and events, as well as space to create and work for artists, creative entrepreneurs, and small nonprofits. This support infrastructure helps individuals and organizations explore and develop their own creative path and be supported in their personal or professional arts and culture work. In doing so, helps to deepen the societal impact of the arts while facilitating entrepreneurial growth and nonprofit sustainability in the creative sector.

Our mission is to educate and empower changemakers around the world to create positive change in their communities. We provide social and climate justice curriculum to schools in 35+ countries and host an annual Global Pitch competition for students to win seed funding for their action projects. We give our students the tools, mentorship, and funding they need to make an impact on an issue they care about.

VECC WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT BOND ACTIVITIES.

TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORLDWIDE.

To provide financial literacy and entrepreneurial training to people of color

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES INTELLETUAL AND FINANCIAL CAPITAL TO LOW INCOME/UNDER-SERVED ENTREPRENEURS AIDING THEM TO START AND SUSTAIN SUCESSFUL BUSINESSES THAT GLORIFY GOD AND SERVE THEIR NEIGHBORS

We provide high touch services and business development programming Women Entrepreneurs. These activities will help close the equity gap in female business owners.

To empower talented, yet under-estimated Women and Communities of Color to build generational wealth through inclusive entrepreneurship, community wealth building, and integrated capital.

help youth, young adults, adults and families overcome obstacles achieve self-efficacy and economic self-sufficiency through programs and services such as life skills development, workforce readiness, parent experience network, entrepreneurship and career development, life coaching, mentoring and other literacy-infused strategies. Assist low-income individuals and families by responding basic needs, teaching financial literacy, and supporting education and workforce attainment.

The serves the minority entrepreneurial community in Arizona with a focus on Black and Latinx small business owners. It provides support to Spanish-preferred program attendees who make up approximately 75% of attendees. The provides business readiness programs and training that helps small businesses advance equitable economic recovery increase generational wealth and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Arizona. The organization has launched over 1,700 small businesses and served over 20K program attendees in the last 10 years. The has created rapid response resources for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic such as the CARES Act Readiness Program Reopen Safely Program and Going Green and Going Smart Program. These programs are currently offered online and promoted through state and local economic development agencies and media.

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TO CREATE AN ON THE LIVES OF THE DISADVANTAGED, UNDER-SERVED POPULATIONS BY NURTURING MODELS OF INNOVATION ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

TO ADVANCE THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY, SKILLS, WORK, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, INVESTMENT, MULTI-GENERATIONAL WEALTH CREATION, AND OVERALL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL.

THE MISSION OF IS TO BUILD A LOCAL COMMUNITY OF ENTREPRENEURS THAT WANT TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN ARIZONA.

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES RELATED TO THE PROMOTION OF AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS TO FACILITATE THE GROWTH OF ISLAND INTO A REGIONAL ARTS DESTINATION BY (I) STRENGTHENING THE ROLE OF THE ARTS IN THE COMMUNITY AND LIVES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH; (II) OPERATING FACILITIES TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT NURTURES LOCAL ARTISTIC TALENT BY EDUCATING ARTISTS IN THE AND OTHER SKILLS NECESSARY TO MAKE THEIR ARTISTRY SELF-SUSTAINING; AND (III) ENRICHING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH ACTIVITIES.

Scholarships and Entrepreneur Assistance

Community development To build equity within underserved neighborhoods

JA EMPOWERS YOUNG PEOPLE TO OWN THEIR ECONOMIC SUCCESS THROUGH VOLUNTEER-DELIVERED PROGRAMS WHICH GIVE THEM KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS IN FINAN LITERACY, WORK READINESS and ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

HCF) TAKES A HANDS-ON APPROACH, COMBINING PROJECT DELIVERY AND FUNDING UNDER THE ROOF OF ONE ENTITY. WE SEE CHALLENGES AS OPPORTUNITIES, APPLYING AN ENTREPRENEURIAL APPROACH, PILOT TESTING AND SCALING AS OUR MODEL FOR EXECUTION. WE WORK WITH LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS TO ENHANCE SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING AS WE SOLVE THE ROOT CAUSE OF ISSUES.

TO PROMOTE ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS, AND INITIATIVES WHICH ADVANCE TALENT DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND LEADERSHIP IN THE OCALA METRO AREA

IS HELPING TO BRIDGE THE GAP BY PROVIDING EDUCATION TO SMALL BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS.

COVID 19 RELIEF FOR MINORITY BUSINESSES

Our core commitments at MH are focused on spiritual wellness, economic empowerment, and personal wholeness. will target women who left school after Grade 9 or Grade 12 for participation in a year long program followed up by a mentoring program for an extended period of time. The initial programs are Bible study and small group discipleship, followed by programming such as English lessons to improve literacy, nutrition and wellness, job skill development, computer classes, and microfinance to support women entrepreneurship.

to regenerate land and communities through the education of agriculture entrepreneurship and self improvement

TO EDUCATE YOUNG AFRICAN AMERICAN CURRENT FUTURE ENTREPRENEURS TO GROW RUN SUSTAINABLE REPUTABLE BUSINESSES. WE TEACH THE PRINCIPLE OF DEVELOPING A LIFESTYLE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITHOUT HAVING TO RELY ON THE STRUCTURE OF CORPORATE AMERICA. FURTHERMORE, WE BELIEVE IN FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE; A FREEDOM THAT CAN CHANGE CYCLIC PATTERNS OF POVERTY. OUR MOTTO AS AN ORGANIZATION IS TO SUPPORT THE ENDEAVORS OF OUR RECIPIENTS ALONG WITH CELEBRATING EACH OF THEIR MILESTONES AS THEY JOURNEY THROUGH THE ROAD TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE THIS CORPORATION IS TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER THE EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY, CA AREA.

MISSION STATEMENT: TO INSPIRE EMERGING TALENT AND EMPOWER UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH EDUCATION (S-T-E-A-M). WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE EVERY STUDENT HAS EQUAL ACCESS TO EDUCATION, REGARDLESS OF THEIR SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS, RACE, COLOR, OR GENDER. WE PROVIDE GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. FUNDRAISING IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH CROWDFUNDING SITES, DIRECT DONATIONS TO THE , AND GRANTS RECEIVED.

charitable, philanthropic organization.

PBZ established to support People of Color Entrepreneurs with a focus on women business owners it is our belief that Women of Color are critical to the growth of all of civilization and as such must be empowered to set their own destiny in support of their communities. The role that PBZ, . will play to ensure this, is empowering these Women who are aspiring or presently entrepreneurs and/or business owners to success through, but not limited to coaching, skills building, networking and providing resources.

The education, instruction, and training of predominately musical artists, technology creators, and entrepreneurs, for the purpose of improving or developing their capabilities.

Mission statement We ignite the entrepreneurial mindset in faith-driven people through training and support to create more abundant lives. Vision Statement Achieve self reliance among all ACE members.

Experiential learning for undergradaute and graduate college students. The teaches entrepreneurship through the lens of private finance.

TO ENCOURAGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF TO SUPPORT .

THE ENGAGES THE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ITS MEMBERS TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY, ADVOCATE FOR EMPLOYERS, AND BUILD SUSTAINABLE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES IN THE REGION.

In more than 40 countries affected by crisis, disaster, poverty and climate change works alongside communities, local governments, forward-thinking corporations and social entrepreneurs to meet urgent needs and develop long-term solutions to make lasting change possible. Our mission is to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.

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