Her Rise Micro Grants
$1,000 monthly grants for women of color small business owners
What are the Her Rise Micro Grants?
The Yva Jourdan Foundation Grant is a recurring $1,000 small business grant awarded monthly to women of color entrepreneurs. Offered by the nonprofit arm of HerSuiteSpot, this program is designed to provide consistent, accessible funding to help women of color start, sustain, and grow their businesses.
What are the requirements?
To be eligible for this grant, applicants must meet the following criteria: The business must be at least 51% owned by women of color; The business must be registered and operating in the United States; The business must be a for-profit, independent product- or service-based business; Nonprofits, franchises, direct sellers, authorized resellers, and independent consultants are not eligible; Applicants must pay a $10 application fee; All required application questions must be completed
Who is the grant best for?
This grant is best for women of color who own U.S.-based, for-profit businesses and are looking for monthly funding opportunities with a straightforward application process. It's especially helpful for early-stage and growing businesses seeking flexible capital to support operations, marketing, inventory, or expansion.
How are the winners selected?
Grant recipients are selected monthly by the Yva Jourdan Foundation based on the information submitted in the application. Winners are notified directly after each monthly selection period.