Fifteen Percent Pledge has dispersed more than $1 million in grants to underserved entrepreneurs and their businesses since 2020. New and returning grant programs are introduced year round. Please sign up for our Business Equity Community to stay up-to-date on grant application deadlines or check back here for more information.

In partnership with a16z Cultural Leadership Fund (CLF) and Hartbeat Ventures, Fifteen Percent Pledge is thrilled to launch the AI Innovation Grant, a program designed to educate Black-owned businesses on how AI can be a game-changing tool for growth and innovation.

We're excited to be partnering with the Dream Makers Founder Grant to drive a dedicated effort to support female entrepreneurs, particularly spotlighting the talents and innovations of Black and BIPOC founders, distributing $25,000 grants to five business owners each year. 

Our signature award, the Achievement Award is open to Black-owned businesses (50%+ equity) with a minimum annual revenue of $100k and between 2-15 employees (including the founder). 

Our Sephora Beauty Grant awards one Black business owner within the beauty industry a $100,000 grant to unlock the next level of growth and potential for their brand build a bridge between you and the Sephora team.

Grants & Awards