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Kirabo Grant

Kirabo Equity

$5,000

The short version

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

What it covers

Eligible expenses

  • Business growth and operations

Ineligible expenses

  • See official program guidance

How to apply

  1. 1

    Monitor kiraboequity.com/grants

    The annual application opens once per year; check the grants page for the next cycle announcement.

    ~0.25 hrs

  2. 2

    Complete application

    Fill out the online application form when the cycle opens.

    ~1 hrs

  3. 3

    Await winner announcement

    Kirabo reviews applications and announces one annual grant recipient.

Insider tip

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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