Applications for Ascender’s Founder’s Hat Program must be submitted on the F6S platform.
View instructions for creating a profile and submitting your application.
Ascender is providing (3) mini-grants, ranging from $500 – $2,000, to Black-owned startups and small businesses located in Allegheny County. Keep scrolling to learn more about who qualifies and what to include in your video.
Consider contributing today—click below to donate and add a note in the memo section when you check out.
We recognize the high level of competition last year, with many well-qualified individuals who unfortunately were not selected. To streamline the application process for you, if you submitted a video last year and wish to be considered for the mini-grants again, simply let us know.
For the entrepreneurs opting to utilize last year’s video, please complete the application form and indicate if you’d like to use last year’s video. If you prefer to submit a new video consider this as a new opportunity to refine your message and highlight any recent noteworthy business achievements.
Video questions? Email Diondre at diondre@ascenderpgh.com.
“Our company, Inspirational Card Co, sells unique and personalized greeting cards for all occasions. We make money by selling these cards through our online store and retail partnerships. What sets us apart from our competitors is our focus on creating cards with positive and uplifting messages, appealing to consumers who value making meaningful connections with loved ones. Some of our big business wins include partnerships with major local retailers and winning awards for our innovative designs. The funds would help us achieve our goal of expanding our product line to include a wider range of gift items, such as mugs, keychains, and journals, to expand our customer base and continue to spread positivity in people’s lives.”
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LIANA MANEESE
Transitional Characters
Liberation Therapy
RODERICK RAMSEY
Cloud Collective Media
Aerial Videography
CURTIS MILLER
Heirs
Barber Shop
AALEAH OLIVER
THE BLACK TEA BROWN SUGA CAFE X LOUNGE
JIMMARA SCOTT
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Applications for Ascender’s Founder’s Hat Program must be submitted on the F6S platform.
View instructions for creating a profile and submitting your application.
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