Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative

Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

6 grants matching “micro” · $280,000

• $45,000

  The Ke'Nekt Cooperative · Atlanta, GA · 2024

  A black-liberated, mutual-aid cooperative space in southwest atlanta fostering exchange among residents, legacy black businesses, creatives, and micro-startups through mentorship, micro-grants, and community support.

• $40,000

  The Ke'Nektgeorgia Micro Enterprise Network · Atlanta, GA · 2022

  The support three "banking in black" events aimed at fostering connections between black-owned businesses in the 30310 zip code and lenders. The grant funds will also be used for a technical assistance support program w… read allThe support three "banking in black" events aimed at fostering connections between black-owned businesses in the 30310 zip code and lenders. The grant funds will also be used for a technical assistance support program which will create office hours at the ke'nekt where business owners can receive expert help in completing grant and loan applications. less
• $75,000

  Village Micro Fund · Atlanta, GA · 2021

  To help brown toy box execute on purchase orders

• $50,000

  Georgia Micro Enterprise Network · Atlanta, GA · 2021

  Supporting the addition of a program coordinator and grant writer, and the completion of phase one of the build out of the ke'nekt's space in westview.

• $40,000

  Village Micro Fund · Atlanta, GA · 2021

  To cultivate funding relationships, grow the capacity of its earned revenue and fine tune its business model.

• $30,000

  The Ke'Nekt Cooperative · Atlanta, GA · 2021

  Our "creation stations" (we used support from awbi to build out) are designated technology pods within the ke'nekt cooperative to support our seniors, students, black businesses, creatives, micro start ups & solopreneur… read allOur "creation stations" (we used support from awbi to build out) are designated technology pods within the ke'nekt cooperative to support our seniors, students, black businesses, creatives, micro start ups & solopreneurs - supporting the ongoing covid digital needs of our community.a critical gamechanger of our community would be the financial resources to acquire technology for our community hub along with the capacity to support two hbcu cooperative economic fellowships where we collaborate with clark, spelman or morehouse for a 9 month fellowship program. less

Grant history

All 32 reported grants, largest first.

• $209,908

  Ibex It Experts Llc · Norcross, GA · 2023

  To curate, develop, and facilitate procurement and supplier diversity training classes and other community knowledge sharing events.

• $185,000

  Village Microfund · Atlanta, GA · 2023

  1) to support awbi's small business retail cohort regarding the design and launch. 2) to support additional small businesses on the west side of atlanta, teaching business model canvas, interpersonal business skills, ho… read all1) to support awbi's small business retail cohort regarding the design and launch. 2) to support additional small businesses on the west side of atlanta, teaching business model canvas, interpersonal business skills, how to pitch, and introduce entrepreneurs to the community while creating a sustainable community of entrepreneurs through our new class and alumni. 3) to support the launch of the dao - decentralized autonomous organization. The dao is a community-based cooperative model that seeks to democratize how resources are allocated in the community. less
• $98,750

  Exempt Me Now Inc Dba Resilia · New Orleans, LA · 2024

  Builds capacity for nonprofits through coaching, tools, and support to enhance their effectiveness and impact.

• $75,000

  Black Belt Community Foundation · Selma, AL · 2024

  Ensures residents in alabama's black belt region live and work in healthy, prosperous, inclusive, educated, creative, and giving communities across 12 persistent-poverty counties.

• $75,000

  Our Village United · Atlanta, GA · 2021

  To help brown toy box execute on purchase orders

• $75,000

  Village Micro Fund · Atlanta, GA · 2021

  To help brown toy box execute on purchase orders

• $67,000

  Community Foundation of Greater Atl · Atlanta, GA · 2023

  For comprehensive research report describing the state of black wealth atlanta.

• $50,000

  Executive Financial Partners Llc · Atlanta, GA · 2023

  Delivering customized, accessible, and actionable technical assistance to bolster access to capital for black-owned businesses.

• $50,000

  Georgia Resilience and Opportunity Fund · Atlanta, GA · 2023

  To establish awbi's support of the reparations collaborative in atlanta. The collaborative is being facilitated by the georgia resilience and opportunity fund (gro). Awbi is a member of the collaborative, and together w… read allTo establish awbi's support of the reparations collaborative in atlanta. The collaborative is being facilitated by the georgia resilience and opportunity fund (gro). Awbi is a member of the collaborative, and together with other collaborative partners, we hope to accelerate the movement towards reparations in atlanta and across the region. less
• $50,000

  Georgia Micro Enterprise Network · Atlanta, GA · 2021

  Supporting the addition of a program coordinator and grant writer, and the completion of phase one of the build out of the ke'nekt's space in westview.

• $45,000

  The Ke'Nekt Cooperative · Atlanta, GA · 2024

  A black-liberated, mutual-aid cooperative space in southwest atlanta fostering exchange among residents, legacy black businesses, creatives, and micro-startups through mentorship, micro-grants, and community support.

• $40,000

  The Come Up Project · Atlanta, GA · 2024

  The come up project/gangstas to growers (g2g) is a social enterprise focused on building worker-owned cooperatives that provide opportunities for employment, empowerment, and entrepreneurship in agriculture for at-risk … read allThe come up project/gangstas to growers (g2g) is a social enterprise focused on building worker-owned cooperatives that provide opportunities for employment, empowerment, and entrepreneurship in agriculture for at-risk and formerly incarcerated youth. less
• $40,000

  Community Movement Builders · Atlanta, GA · 2022

  To support a cooperative aquaponic and sea moss program. The grant to be used for technical support, production facility rental space, supplies, training, stipend for worker-owner, salary position, by-laws development, … read allTo support a cooperative aquaponic and sea moss program. The grant to be used for technical support, production facility rental space, supplies, training, stipend for worker-owner, salary position, by-laws development, and business structure support. less
• $40,000

  Portrait Coffee Llc · Atlanta, GA · 2022

  To support the build out of the portrait coffee cafe located in the historic lottie watkins building (1065 ralph david abernathy blvd)

• $40,000

  The Ke'Nektgeorgia Micro Enterprise Network · Atlanta, GA · 2022

  The support three "banking in black" events aimed at fostering connections between black-owned businesses in the 30310 zip code and lenders. The grant funds will also be used for a technical assistance support program w… read allThe support three "banking in black" events aimed at fostering connections between black-owned businesses in the 30310 zip code and lenders. The grant funds will also be used for a technical assistance support program which will create office hours at the ke'nekt where business owners can receive expert help in completing grant and loan applications. less
• $40,000

  The Urban Oak Initiative · Atlanta, GA · 2022

  To support the build of a new 1,347 square foot community and small business-based membership shared commercial kitchen and food hub that will be located inside of the pittsburgh yards.

• $40,000

  Goodie Nation · Atlanta, GA · 2021

  To expand the ecosystem of services for black-owned businesses by supporting goodie nation in hiring additional staff

• $40,000

  Village Micro Fund · Atlanta, GA · 2021

  To cultivate funding relationships, grow the capacity of its earned revenue and fine tune its business model.

• $30,000

  Our Village Unitedvillage Market Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2021

  Support black-owned businesses in atlanta in recovering from covid, growing their revenues, and avoiding displacement by providing access to technical assistance and cooperative spaces, both physical and virtual through… read allSupport black-owned businesses in atlanta in recovering from covid, growing their revenues, and avoiding displacement by providing access to technical assistance and cooperative spaces, both physical and virtual through the village market atlanta ecosystem. less
• $30,000

  The Ke'Nekt Cooperative · Atlanta, GA · 2021

  Our "creation stations" (we used support from awbi to build out) are designated technology pods within the ke'nekt cooperative to support our seniors, students, black businesses, creatives, micro start ups & solopreneur… read allOur "creation stations" (we used support from awbi to build out) are designated technology pods within the ke'nekt cooperative to support our seniors, students, black businesses, creatives, micro start ups & solopreneurs - supporting the ongoing covid digital needs of our community.a critical gamechanger of our community would be the financial resources to acquire technology for our community hub along with the capacity to support two hbcu cooperative economic fellowships where we collaborate with clark, spelman or morehouse for a 9 month fellowship program. less
• $25,000

  Executive Financial Partners Llc · Atlanta, GA · 2024

  Delivering customized, accessible, and actionable technical assistance to bolster access to capital for black-owned businesses.

• $25,000

  Greater Savannah Black Chamber of Commerce · Savannah, GA · 2024

  Empowers african-american, minority, and women-owned businesses in savannah and surrounding areas through business education, advocacy, networking, marketing, and resource access.

• $25,000

  Step Up Savannah · Savannah, GA · 2024

  Promotes economic opportunity, financial security, and workforce development in chatham county by convening partners, training leaders, and advocating for policies that empower low-income families.

• $25,000

  Swim Life Fitness · Atlanta, GA · 2022

  To support the sensory h2o aquatic program.

• $25,000

  Grove Park Foundation · Atlanta, GA · 2021

  To support black-owned businesses in securing commercial space in grove park through the activation of a commercial site on donald lee hollowell parkway (dlh)

• $21,500

  Georgia Microenterprise Network · Atlanta, GA · 2021

  To continue engagement of community partners and businesses to support westatl campaign

• $20,000

  Racial Wealth Terror Study Keith Ann Powell · Atlanta, GA · 2022

  Discovery into the legacy of racial terror and its relationship to the generational wealth gap in the city of atlanta, with a hyper-focus on the lasting effects on the quality of life in atlanta's black communities base… read allDiscovery into the legacy of racial terror and its relationship to the generational wealth gap in the city of atlanta, with a hyper-focus on the lasting effects on the quality of life in atlanta's black communities based on the following indicators: distribution of income in society, life expectancy, education standards, housing, social investment vs. Present consumption. less
• $20,000

  Gmen · Atlanta, GA · 2021

  Green project

• $9,480

  Exempt Me Now Inc Dba Resilia · New Orleans, LA · 2023

  Creation of a platform for participants in awbi's technical assistance cohort.

• $8,500

  Prosper · Atlanta, GA · 2021

  To position 25 black-owned businesses for revenue growth through prosper's digital readiness support

• $8,280

  Impact Practice Advisors Llc · Atlanta, GA · 2023

  Creation of an advisory role with leadership-strategy and impact on cohorts.

• $1,000

  Center for Civic Innovation · Atlanta, GA · 2024

  Business service mgr for our worker-owner cooperative

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