OpenPrivate programOpen to for-profit businesses

Freed Fellowship Monthly Grant

Freed FellowshipNo deadline listed$500 – $2,500

Does this fit your business?

Best for
US micro and small business owners, For-profit founders, including sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, Women, minority, and underrepresented founders
Not for
Nonprofits and tax-exempt organizations
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (business)
89
Strong Match
Retail & E-CommerceMatches your industry (small business)
84
Strong Match
Energy & Clean TechMatches your industry (wind)
79
Strong Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Working capital, Technical assistance, Equipment
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Individuals
Award range
$500 – $2,500

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
The monthly grant is $500. Every applicant is also eligible for consideration for a $2,500 year-end grant, so the most an applicant could receive is $2,500.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
Yes. Individuals and for-profit businesses may apply, so a sole proprietor or single-member LLC fits within the eligible applicant types.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The program accepts small businesses, for-profit businesses, and individuals only, and our matching engine scores nonprofits at 0 because the program does not accept nonprofit applicants.

Summary

$500 monthly grant plus mentorship for U.S. micro and small businesses, with a $2,500 year-end grant. Rolling monthly deadline; $19 application fee.

About this grant

A $500 no-strings-attached grant awarded every month to a U.S. micro or small business, plus a place in the Freed Studio community, a strategy session and eligibility for a $2,500 year-end grant. Every applicant receives written feedback.

Who can apply

Any micro or small business owner in the United States

Women, minority and underrepresented founders are explicitly encouraged

$19 application fee

Apply by midnight ET on the last day of the month for that month's cycle

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Economic development

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