TRANSFORM Business Grant
TRANSFORM
$1,000
$1,000 microgrant plus year-long mentorship for marginalized social-impact founders. Between intakes: both 2026 windows (March 9-20 and September 8-18) have closed; future dates not yet posted.
TRANSFORM awards $1,000 microgrants plus a year of customized mentorship and business-development coaching to anticapitalist businesses led by social-impact-focused individuals from systemically marginalized groups. The program explicitly supports BIPOC individuals, people with disabilities, formerly incarcerated individuals, and queer, trans, and nonbinary folks. Two application windows were offered in 2026; both have closed, and the next dates are not yet posted.
- Funding type
- Grant
- Level
- Foundation
- Amount range
- $1,000 – $1,000
- Realistic amount
- $1,000 fixed award per selected grantee
- Deadline
- Both 2026 windows (March 9-20 and September 8-18) have closed; future dates not yet posted
- Status
- between-intakes
- States
- Nationwide
Who qualifies
- Identify as part of at least one systemically marginalized group
- Business or project aligned with TRANSFORM's antiracist and anticapitalist values
- Social-impact oriented and challenges systems of oppression/addresses social injustices
- Demonstrate financial need
- Located in the United States, regardless of citizenship or immigration status
- Project/idea at any stage of development; formal registration not required
Who is not eligible
- Political organizations or activities
- Religious organizations for religious purposes
- Business activities focused in medicinal or clinical practices
- Applicants unable to demonstrate financial need
What it covers
Eligible expenses
- Business operations and growth
- Product development and inventory
- Marketing and visibility
- Professional services
- Equipment and supplies
Ineligible expenses
- Political activity or contributions
- Religious purposes
- Student loans or other debt payments
How to apply
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1
Review eligibility and values alignment
Confirm you identify as part of a systemically marginalized group and that your business/project aligns with TRANSFORM's antiracist, anticapitalist, social-impact values.
~0.5 hrs
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2
Apply during an open window
Complete the online application when the next grant window opens. Both 2026 windows (March 9-20 and September 8-18) have closed and future dates are not yet posted; the application link is posted on transformgrant.org during open windows.
~1.5 hrs
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3
Await selection and begin mentorship
Applications are reviewed after each window closes; selected grantees receive $1,000 and customized mentorship.
Watch for the next window; the program prioritizes values alignment and demonstrated financial need over polished business plans. Past applicants can reapply in future cycles.
Deadline & timing
TRANSFORM ran two application windows in 2026: March 9-20 and September 8-18. Both have closed, and future dates are not yet posted (re-checked October 1, 2026). The application link is posted on the grant page only during open windows.
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Required documents
- Application form responses
- Description of business/project and intended use of funds
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