Empowering Black Entrepreneurs in Wayne and Oakland Counties
Apply for a $5,000 Grant to Strengthen Your Business!
At Black Leaders Detroit (BLD), we are committed to supporting Black entrepreneurs and ensuring they have access to the resources and opportunities necessary for their businesses to thrive. In partnership with Operations School, we are offering the Co-Operations Grant Initiative, where 20 selected Black-owned for-profit businesses will receive $5,000 in grant funding. Before receiving the grant, participants will complete a one-day course provided by Operations School, designed to equip them with the knowledge and tools to grow and sustain their businesses.
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This opportunity is more than just financial support – it’s a testament to our shared mission of building stronger, more resilient businesses in our communities. With this grant, we’re investing in entrepreneurs like you who are ready to take their businesses to the next level.
Who is Eligible?
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Be a Black-owned for-profit business operating in Wayne or Oakland Counties
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Have been negatively impacted by COVID-19
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Be willing to participate in the one-day course through Operations School​
This grant partnership is designed to provide a much-needed boost to businesses like yours, ensuring you have the support and resources to grow and succeed. Whether you’re looking to expand, stabilize your operations, or introduce new services, this $5,000 grant can help make it happen. The application closes on October 31st, 2024. Don’t miss your chance to apply!
About Operations School
Operations School empowers underrepresented and minority-owned startups by providing the tools, knowledge, and technical support needed to master daily operations. Their signature curriculum offers a proprietary business operations roadmap that ensures entrepreneurs are prepared to excel in their respective industries.
Learn more about Operations School and their transformative programs here.
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*This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number [SLFRP0127] awarded to Operations School by the U.S. Department of the Treasury*