
Santander’s Cultivate Small Business Program + Grant
$20k grant and training program for food entrepreneuers nationwide

Match Level
Top Match
Due Date
Feb 3, 2026 at 4am
User Rating
4.8
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Details
Cultivate Small Business helps early-stage entrepreneurs build and sustain businesses in the food industry, with a focus on historically underserved founders in low-to-moderate income communities. The no-cost 12-week MBA-style program provides a customized curriculum through live virtual classes. Successful graduates will leave the program with a fully formulated business plan and pitch, a strong grasp on their target market, financials and growth goals, and up to $20,000 in capital grants.
- New in 2026: Open to those in the food-related industries nationwide
- Participants should reside in or represent a business located in a low-to-moderate income area (this will be determined by our team).
- Gross/net revenues of $25,000 to $1,000,000 in the most recent full calendar year.
- Minimum of 1 year in operations at time of application
- Between 1 and 10 full-time equivalent employees (including the entrepreneur).
- Food-related industries, including processing, technology, manufacturing, and food services.
- Apply by Feb 2, 2026
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