OpenPrivate programOpen to for-profit businesses

One Million Black Businesses (1MBB) with Shopify

Shopify and Operation HOPENo deadline listed

Summary

Black entrepreneurs in the US get Shopify's Basic plan for $1/month for 6 months, a free card reader, and free coaching and counseling through Operation HOPE. Discount and in-kind, not cash. Register any time.

About this grant

Shopify and Operation HOPE's One Million Black Businesses (1MBB) program gives Black entrepreneurs Shopify's Basic plan for $1/month for the first 6 months, a free Tap & Chip card reader (US residents), coaching, small business counseling and self-paced learning. Founders join by registering on Operation HOPE's portal, which is required to access the program benefits. No deadline is stated.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies
  • Individuals

Black entrepreneurs starting or growing a business

Shopify offer valid for merchants in the US and Canada only; stores not meeting criteria lose offer eligibility

Free card reader for US residents only

Registration with Operation HOPE is required to access program benefits

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Technology
  • In kind

Money can be used for

  • Technical assistance
  • Training
  • Marketing

Set-asides

  • Black owned

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