Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grant

$2,500 Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grant for Established Small Businesses

The Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grant represents a critical lifeline for established small businesses seeking to overcome financial hurdles and accelerate their growth trajectory. Created by Cynthia Nevels, CEO of Integrality and senior business advisor for Goldman Sachs, this grant program addresses the capital gap that many small businesses face when traditional financing options are unavailable or impractical.

Donor: Integrality, The UPS Foundation, The Dallas College Foundation, Wells Fargo

About: The Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grant provides $2,500 in quarterly non-dilutive funding designed specifically for established small businesses in the United States. This grant program was created to address critical financial gaps that prevent small businesses from achieving stability and growth. Recipients maintain 100% ownership of their business while gaining capital to cover essential operational expenses or invest in strategic growth opportunities.

The grant targets small businesses that have demonstrated viability through at least two years of operation and consistent revenue generation, but still face the capital constraints common to enterprises with limited staff. Ideal applicants are those who can clearly articulate their specific funding needs and demonstrate how this grant would create meaningful impact for their business.

Each quarter, one business is selected to receive the $2,500 grant along with complementary business growth tools: the Digital Business Growth Planner and the Prep My Loan Planner. These additional resources are designed to help recipients maximize the impact of their funding and develop sustainable business practices.

The application process emphasizes clarity and authenticity, requiring applicants to provide accurate contact information and articulate their specific funding needs and intended usage plans. The program maintains a rolling application deadline, accepting submissions year-round with quarterly winner announcements.

Founded by Cynthia Nevels, an experienced business consultant and advisor, the Start.Pivot.Grow. program reflects a commitment to fostering economic development through targeted support for small businesses, particularly those that might otherwise struggle to access traditional financing options.

If you need professional assistance with your grant application, Grantaura’s expert team can help develop a compelling submission that highlights your business’s unique needs and potential. Our grant specialists can guide you through the entire process, from research to submission, significantly improving your chances of securing this valuable funding.

Focus: Small business support, operational expenses, growth capital, financial stability, business development, entrepreneurial assistance, non-dilutive funding

Region: United States

Eligibility:
-Must be a U.S.-based for-profit business
-Must have been in business for at least two years
-Must generate annual revenue of $50,000 or more
-Limited to businesses with 1-2 employees (including the owner)
-Must provide accurate contact details and demonstrate legitimate need for funds
-Must clearly articulate intended use of funds for eligible expenses

Benefits:
-$2,500 non-dilutive grant funding
-Digital Business Growth Planner
-Prep My Loan Planner
-Exposure through Start.Pivot.Grow. platforms

Deadline: Rolling application (quarterly awards, next announcement March 31, 2025)

Terms:
-Non-Dilutive Funding: Financial support that doesn’t require giving up equity or ownership in your business
-Micro Grant: Small-scale financial award typically ranging from $1,000-$5,000 designed to address specific business needs
-Rolling Application: Continuous acceptance of applications with periodic review and award cycles
-Digital Business Growth Planner: Strategic planning tool to help businesses identify growth opportunities and develop actionable plans
-Prep My Loan Planner: Tool designed to help businesses prepare documentation and improve readiness for future loan applications