Kirabo Grant
Kirabo Equity
$5,000
Annual $5,000 grant for founders from historically under-resourced communities; 2026 closed, 2027 expected.
Kirabo Equity awards an annual $5,000 non-dilutive grant to one visionary founder or small-business owner from a historically under-resourced community. The grant also includes a complimentary Kirabo membership and a business-coaching session. The 2026 cycle has closed; the 2027 cycle is expected to open next year.
- Funding type
- Grant
- Level
- Private
- Amount range
- $5,000 – $5,000
- Realistic amount
- $5,000 fixed award for one recipient per year
- Deadline
- 2026 cycle closed; 2027 dates to be announced
- Status
- between-intakes
- States
- Nationwide
Who qualifies
- Founder or small-business owner from a historically under-resourced community
- Building a meaningful business or project
What it covers
Eligible expenses
- Business growth and operations
Ineligible expenses
- See official program guidance
How to apply
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1
Monitor kiraboequity.com/grants
The annual application opens once per year; check the grants page for the next cycle announcement.
~0.25 hrs
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2
Complete application
Fill out the online application form when the cycle opens.
~1 hrs
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3
Await winner announcement
Kirabo reviews applications and announces one annual grant recipient.
Only one grant is awarded annually, so competition is high. Apply early in the cycle and emphasize community impact and how the grant supports meaningful business growth.
Deadline & timing
Annual grant. The 2026 application period has closed and the recipient will be announced soon; monitor kiraboequity.com/grants for the 2027 cycle.
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Required documents
- Application form responses
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