NAACP x L'Oréal Inclusive Beauty Fund

$25,000 one-time grant; six awarded per annual cycle

Runs annually; the last cycle closed April 23, 2026. Check the funder's site for the next round.

AMOUNT

$25,000 one-time grant; six awarded per annual cycle

AMOUNT

$25,000 one-time grant; six awarded per annual cycle

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the last cycle closed April 23, 2026. Check the funder's site for the next round.

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the last cycle closed April 23, 2026. Check the funder's site for the next round.

FUNDING TYPE

Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

Open to new or existing beauty businesses of almost any type in the USA.

Eligible businesses include salons, spas, barber shops, stylists, makeup artists, startup founders, haircare specialists, and beauty schools. The fund is run through the NAACP and L'Oréal USA, so review the full Terms and Conditions for any additional eligibility requirements.

YOUR REAL ODDS

Only six grants are awarded per annual cycle, making this highly competitive.

With a one-month application window and just six $25,000 awards available nationally, the pool of eligible beauty entrepreneurs is large relative to the number of grants. A strong, well-documented application matters.

WHAT IT TAKES

Confirm eligibility via the Terms and Conditions on the NAACP site — 30 minutes
Prepare business details and application materials — 2–5 hours
Submit application through the NAACP/Deed portal before the deadline — 1 hour

WORTH KNOWING

The application window is only one month (March 23–April 23), so watch for the opening date and prepare materials in advance rather than waiting until the window opens.

Apply on the funder’s site →

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