7 Equity-Free Grants to Fuel Women & Black-Led Startups
If you need capital without giving up equity, these seven grants are worth your attention. Each opportunity provides funding and support while you keep full ownership. Deadlines are approaching, so act quickly. • Cellnex Community Fund: £2,500–£10,000 for UK non-profits working on digital inclusion, circular economy, biodiversity or AI education (rolling deadline). • Together Women Rise: Up to $35,000 for gender equality initiatives, including maternal health and women-led businesses (closes June 5, 2026). • Standard Chartered Foundation & Village Capital Women in Tech Accelerator: A share of $600,000+ plus accelerator support for women-led tech startups across Africa (closes June 30, 2026). • QEST Sanderson Rising Star Craft Award: £10,000 and mentorship for early-to-mid-career UK craftspeople (closes June 5, 2026). • TBAT Innovation Challenge: £50,000 for UK businesses in R&D and technology innovation (closes June 24, 2026). • United Women in Faith Just Energy for All Seed Grants: Up to $10,000 for climate justice and energy transition projects (closes June 17, 2026). • Made Smarter Adoption Programme: Up to £20,000 in matched funding for East of England SME manufacturers digitising operations (rolling deadline).
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