GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
$5,000 one-time grant, awarded annually.
Annual cycle — check the grant page for the current open window.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Specific winner numbers are not published, but this is a single annual award open to all industries nationwide.
Because any Black woman-owned small business in the US can apply regardless of industry, the applicant pool is likely broad and competitive.
WHAT IT TAKES
Check the grant page at wearpepper.com/pages/grant for open application window — 15 minutes
Prepare your business details and application materials — 1-3 hours
Submit application before the annual deadline — 30 minutes
WORTH KNOWING
The grant is offered by a brand focused on empowering women, so aligning your application narrative around your business's community impact or mission may resonate with their values.
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