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The Urban Elite Resource Center
Our Voice, Our Vision, Our Future
We’re reaching out to you because we truly value your support in providing our community with valuable resources and exciting announcements. We’re on a mission to empower our community, and we believe your contributions can make a significant impact. So, please share your awesome videos or announcements with us at submissions@urbanelitenetwork.com. Together, let’s create a wealth of knowledge and support for our community!
Grant Money Is Out There. We Help You Get It.
Forget the guesswork. We help creators, businesses, and nonprofits unlock real, debt-free funding — without drowning in research or red tape.
If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t even know where to start with grants” — you’re exactly who we’re here for.
Urban Elite Network’s Grant Services are designed to help Black founders, creatives, and nonprofits turn ideas into funded realities.
We help you:
Find the right grants (no more aimless Googling)
Craft compelling proposals that get attention
Build pitch decks, LOIs, and 90-second video pitches
Use your authentic voice to stand out — not generic templates
Apply strategically, with expert eyes on every section
WHO THIS IS FOR
We specialize in funding for:
Artists & Creatives – film, fashion, theater, music, media
Startups & Small Biz – LLCs, product-based brands, Black-owned service companies
Housing & Community Projects – affordable housing, homelessness prevention
Cultural Events – festivals, pop-ups, community-led showcases
Nonprofits – health, education, tech equity, urban farming, and more
WHAT WE OFFER
Personalized Grant Matching
→ Based on your goals + values using our 6-question assessment
Full Application Support
→ We help write, refine, and strategize your entire submission
AI-Assisted, Human-Led Grant Writing
→ We use cutting-edge AI (ethically) to edit, shorten, polish — never to erase your voice
Bonus Assets
→ Need a business plan? Deck? 90-sec pitch video? We help build them to funder-level standard.
EXAMPLES OF GRANTS WE TRACK:
$5,000 – City Trends Black History Makers Grant
$10,000 – Honeycomb Breakthrough Grant
$25,000 – Illinois DCEO Minority-Owned Biz Grants
Funding from: IACA • NEA • DCASE • SBA • Hello Alice • NMSS • IHDA • Target • Nike • Wells Fargo
READY TO GET STARTED?
Step 1: Take our 6-Question Grant Fit Assessment
We’ll match you with the best available grants for your mission or business. No overwhelm. No fluff.
Start My Grant Assessment
Have questions or a big idea that needs funding fast?
Email us at: submissions@urbanelitenetwork.com
You’ve got the vision.
We’ve got the strategy to fund it.
Let’s make it happen.Let’s Get You Funded
Hello Skip
Hello Skip: A certified non-profit organization and app that provides a $1,000 grant opportunity on a weekly basis
LegalZoom Partnership with NBA
LegalZoom Partnership with NBA: An annual $10,000 grant opportunity that also provides a LegalZoom code or perk to help new businesses get their LLCs for free. This typically occurs in the fall.
ZenBusiness Monthly Grant
ZenBusiness Monthly Grant: A $5,000 monthly grant available to multiple business owners and startups who have used ZenBusiness.com to obtain their LLC and EIN.
Awesome Foundation Grant
Awesome Foundation Grant: This is a $1,000 grant opportunity that is global and does not require applicants to have a business to be eligible. The only requirement is to share an idea.
Beyoncé's Grant
Beyonce's Grant: Noted as currently giving out a $10,000 grant. providing capital and business development to salons and supporting the next generation of hairstylists through scholarships to cosmetology students.
Bronze Valley Accelerator Program
A $100,000 grant opportunity open to all business industries, including startups that haven't generated revenue yet.
Here is a list of prominent financial and community development programs that are known to support African American communities:
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs): CDFIs provide loans, investments, and financial services specifically aimed at underserved communities, including African American populations. These institutions often help small businesses, affordable housing projects, and nonprofits thrive in economically disadvantaged areas.
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA): Operated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the MBDA offers resources, grants, and business centers dedicated to supporting minority-owned businesses with access to capital, contracts, and market opportunities.
Black Business Loan Program (BBLP): Some states offer specific loan programs aimed at Black-owned businesses to improve access to funding and support business growth.
National Urban League Entrepreneurship Centers: These centers help train, fund, and support African American entrepreneurs and small business owners with business counseling, technical support, and access to capital.
Local and State Economic Development Programs: Many cities and states—particularly those with large African American communities—have targeted programs that offer grants, loans, technical assistance, and mentoring for minority entrepreneurs and organizations focused on community development.
y disadvantaged areas.
NAACP Economic Programs: The NAACP provides financial literacy, entrepreneurship training, and advocacy programs that specifically benefit African American communities.
Operation HOPE Small Business Development Program:
Operation HOPE offers entrepreneurship training, financial counseling, and small business support focused on empowering underserved communities, including African Americans. They help with business planning, credit improvement, and connecting entrepreneurs to funding sources.
SBA 8(a) Business Development Program:
This U.S. Small Business Administration program helps small, disadvantaged businesses—including those owned by African Americans—gain access to government contracting opportunities, specialized business training, and mentorship.
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