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1		DETROIT, MI
2		BOSTON, MA
3		SYRACUSE, NY
4		NEW YORK, NY
5		BOSTON, MA
6		Hamilton, OH
7		ST JOSEPH, MI
8		RAPID CITY, SD
9		WEST CHESTER, PA
10		Falls Church, VA
11		PHILADELPHIA, PA
12		NORTH CANTON, OH
13		ASHTABULA, OH
14		Minneapolis, MN
15		Lake Forest, IL
16		FARMINGTON HILLS, MI
17		FLINT, MI
18		Minneapolis, MN
19		Fargo, ND
20		FORT WAYNE, IN
21		Wilmington, DE
22		WASHINGTON, DC
23		CHARLOTTE, NC
24		SOUTH BEND, IN
25		Cincinnati, OH
26		Washington, DC
27		Alexandria, VA
28		DETROIT, MI
29		WASHINGTON, DC
30		WASHINGTON, DC
31		CHARLESTON, SC
32		Westfield, WI
33		OMAHA, NE
34		Philadelphia, PA
35		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
36		LOUISVILLE, KY
37		PETERSBURG, IL
38		MIDDLETON, WI
39		WILMINGTON, DE
40		WASHINGTON, DC
41		WASHINGTON, DC
42		RESTON, VA
43		Floyd, VA
44		FAYETTEVILLE, NC
45		CHARLOTTE, NC
46		GRAND FORKS, ND
47		COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
48		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
49		MASON CITY, IA
50		BURLINGTON, NC

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.

To provide donations and/or 0% interest financing to individual entrepreneurs seeking to improve and/or better serve the poor and underprivileged communities in which they live by establishing small community-based projects or businesses.

THE , . IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE AND PROSPERITY OF NEW YORK THROUGH ENHANCED OPPORTUNITY; ADVANCE THE CIVIC, COMMERCIAL, , INDUSTRIAL AND AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN NEW YORK; FOSTER TRADE, COMMERCE AND ACTIVITY IN CENTRAL NEW YORK; PROMOTE; MAINTAIN AND SUSTAIN PROGRESS FOR BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN NEW YORK; AND SUSTAIN PROGRESS FOR BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN NEW YORK; AND SUPPORT YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITH PROGRAMMING AND INTERNSHIPS.

THE WAS CREATED TO AWARD GRANTS ON A MONTHLY BASIS TO RISING NON PROFIT LEADERS AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS HAVING A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

TO FOSTER AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF INVESTING, SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND OTHER INNOVATIVE FUNDING MECHANISMS TO EFFECT SOCIAL CHANGE BY, AMONG OTHER ACTIVITIES, (A) CREATING AND FACILITATING EDUCATIONAL FORUMS, TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS, (B) CONDUCTING, COLLECTING, SUPPORTING, PUBLISHING AND DISSEMINATING RESEARCH, (C) AND DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING COLLABORATIONS, RELATIONSHIPS AND FIELD-BASED PROGRAMS.

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.

GPA) DEVELOPS YOUNG SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS BY FUNDING YOUTH-LED OR YOUTH ENGAGED ORGANIZATIONS THAT UNLEASH THE POWER OF YOUTH TO ADVANCE THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HEALTH OF THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND INCREASE PERSONAL INCOME LEVELS IN THE AREA BY FOSTERING A VITAL BUSINESS CLIMATE WHICH PROVIDES QUALITY NEW JOBS, ATTRACTS NEW BUSINESS, HELPS EXISTING BUSINESS, AND PROMOTES ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG AFRICAN AMERICAN AND LATINO STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN TO AGE 16 TO DEVELOP THEIR ACADEMIC SKILLS AND TO PROVIDE EXPOSURE TO THE FIELDS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH (STEM), ART, MUSIC, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SO THAT THEY MAY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE CAREERS IN THOSE FIELDS.

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

IS A PENNSYLVANIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION. CONNECTS PEOPLE IN THEIR 20S AND 30S TO JEWISH LIFE AND COMMUNITY IN PHILADELPHIA TODAY SO THEY WILL CHOOSE TO STAY CONNECTED TOMORROW. OUR VISION IS TO GUIDE EVERY PERSON WHO IS IN THEIR 20S AND 30S WHO IS JEWISH, HAS A PARTNER WHO IS JEWISH, OR IS SEEKING A CONNECTION WITH JUDAISM TO THE NEXT STEP ON THEIR PATH TO MEANINGFUL JEWISH COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION. WE DO THIS THROUGH A COMBINATION OF SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EVENTS; CONCIERGE STYLE ONE-ON-ONE GUIDANCE TO FIND JEWISH COMMUNITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES; A JEWISH LEADERSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP FELLOWSHIP; A COMMUNITY FOR LGBTQ JEWS AND ALLIES; MATCHMAKING AND SINGLES ENCOUNTERS; GIVING CIRCLES BASED ON THE IDEAS OF ETHICAL PHILANTHROPY; AND BEING THE WEB RESOURCE FOR PEOPLE IN THEIR 20S AND 30S TO LIVE, PLAY AND WORK JEWISHLY IN THE PHILLY AREA.

A CATALYST FOR CHANGE THROUGH RECOGNIZING AND INVENTIONS, PROMOTING CREATIVITY, AND ADVANCING THE SPIRIT INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

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.

A $500,000 concessionary loan for 8 years to Four Bands Community Fund. Four Bands Community Fund serves Native clients across South Dakota in the areas of small business development, business lending, financial literacy, and youth entrepreneurship.

is dedicated to help people help themselves. We seek to restore the dignity and quality of life for people affected by conflict by eliminating barriers to success through innovative education, entrepreneurial development, and community-driven aid.

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

WE BUILD PARTNERSHIPS TO CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE VIBRANT AND PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES. WE FOSTER ENTREPRENEURS AND GROW SMALL BUSINESSES. WE DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PREPARE FAMILIES FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP.

Helping minority entrepreneurs succeed.

To achieve successful, -based economic start-up entrepreneurs, high-tech businesses the of North Dakota State University will lead to the creation of new business ventures.

mission is to equip with entrepreneurial resources to develop a sustainable business through power their own creativity. Entrepreneurial resources include a six-module business training course specifically designed for in small businesses. CWOW also provides a retail boutique where they can sell their handmade products. Not only do who take our course have access to our market but we also partner with organizations who work directly with marginalized around by meeting their greatest need a place to sell their products.

Enable jobs for autistic persons through social entrepreneurship, innovative employment models and a national change in mindset.

TO MEET THE NEEDS OF AS CREATORS, INNOVATORS, AND ENTREPRENEURS.

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.

supports the growth of technology entrepreneurship through on local and national issues

Research efforts on economic transformation and entrepreneurship development in emerging markets

ACADEMY PARTNERS WITH LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS, EDUCATORS, ENTREPRENEURS TO FACILITATE A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM. AS STUDENTS DEVELOP -BASED SOLUTIONS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, THEY GROW AS HOLISTIC LEADERS WHO ARE HEALTHY, CONNECTED, POWERFUL. ACADEMY IS A NON-PROFIT YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM THAT WORKS WITH LOCAL EDUCATORS, CHEFS, BUSINESS OWNERS TO INSPIRE YOUNG DETROITERS THROUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCES ROOTED IN --EXPERIENCES, WHICH OPEN DOORS, CREATE CONNECTIONS, CULTIVATE CONFIDENCE. FROM COOKING DELICIOUS HEALTHY MEALS FOR FRIENDS FAMILY TO FACILITATING COMPLEX CONVERSATIONS WITH COMMUNITY, TO DEVELOPING ARTISANAL PROJECTS FROM SCRATCH TO MARKET, STUDENTS LEARN BY TRANSFORMING THEIR IDEAS INTO REALITY. BY DEVELOPING -BASED SOLUTIONS IN FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES, STUDENTS WILL ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF LEARNING TO IDENTIFY PROBLEMS, IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS, GROW AS HOLISTIC LEADERS WHO ARE HEALTHY, CONNECTED, POWERFUL TO AFFE

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.

THE IS FIRMLY COMMITTED TO FURTHERING , CREATIVITY and ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THE SEEKS TO PROTECT, PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE USE OF .

TO CREATE COLLISION AMONG COMMUNITY. BY NATURE, ENTREPRENEURS ARE PROBLEM SOLVERS. WE BELIEVE BY CONNECTING THINKERS, DOERS AND VISIONARIES WE (SEE SCH. O)

Provide legal, business training, mentoring, and funding to business entrepreneurs in Wisconsin

A NETWORK SUCCESSFUL REALTORS EMPOWERING WOMEN TO EXERCISE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS ENTREPRENEURS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS.

provides a college-preparatory learning experience specializing in computer science and entrepreneurship with a focus on individual freedom, critical thinking, and problem solving in an environment that emphasizes the values of community, teamwork, and commitment to peace. offers students the power to build their future.

THE TECHNOLOGY IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURS WORKING AT THE FOREFRONT OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY. THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO SUPPORT THIS MISSION THROUGH REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING TO BUILD EQUITABLE, COMMUNITY-LED SPACES FOR MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS WORKING AT THE FOREFRONT OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY.

TO REVITALIZE THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF LOUISVILLE, KY THROUGH NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION, AND EXPANDING LOCAL FOOD OPTIONS BY PROVIDING FOOD ENTREPRENEURS A KITCHEN INCUBATOR.

TO RELIEVE THE POOR BY SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP

TO PROVIDE INSPIRING EXPERIENCES FOR OUR STUDENTS NOW, AND FOR DECADES TO COME, THROUGH TEACHER INNOVATION GRANTS, STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND A GROWING ENDOWMENT.

BUILDING A THRIVING COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING A DIVERSE BASE OF ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESSES THROUGH TO , EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND OPPORTUNITY.

NVCA UNITES THE U.S. ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM TO SUPPORT THE FORMATION OF HIGH-GROWTH COMPANIES AND ENSURE THE U.S. REMAINS THE MOST COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT IN THE WORLD FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATION. POWERED BY OUR MEMBERS, NVCA CONVENES INVESTORS, ENTREPRENEURS, INDUSTRY PARTNERS AND OTHER ECOSYSTEM PARTICIPANTS TO SHAPE PUBLIC POLICY, DEVELOP AND LEAD INDUSTRY INITIATIVES, SPEARHEAD INDUSTRY RESEARCH, AND FACILITATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

TO STIMULATE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND IMPROVE LIVELIHOODS BY CULTIVATING ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

DECA PREPARES EMERGING LEADERS AND ENTREPRENEURS IN MARKETING, FINANCE, HOSPITALITY AND MANAGEMENT.

Support in County and surrounding areas by providing educational programs (adult and youth), revenue thru artistic activities, showcasing and preserving /culture unique to region, art and craft exhibits, concerts, business incubator artists and cultural . Activity curtailed in 2021 due to Covid.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT USING BUSINESS INCUBATOR FOR AREA SURROUNDING FSU CAMPUS.

TO SUPPORT , THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, IN ITS COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING THE LIFE-LONG EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ADULTS.

TO PROMOTE, BUILD, EDUCATE, AND HELP ENTREPRENEURIAL, STARTUP, AND CREATIVE COMMUNITIES IN GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA AND THE SURROUNDING REGION

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.

TO END RECIDIVISM WHILE ENSURING THAT THOSE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM HAVE THE SUPPORT and OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED TO BECOME COMMUNITY LEADERS, BUSINESS OWNERS, LEGAL PRACTITIONERS and ENTREPRENEURS.

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

Support educational programs in foreign countries.

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