GRANTS | Michigan Tribe

More Than $200K Awarded

Michigan Tribe has awarded more than $200,000 in grant funding to entrepreneurs through independent giving and strategic partnerships.

At this time, we are not accepting grant applications. With an increase in state, federal, and partner-led funding opportunities, our focus has shifted to helping women entrepreneurs access, navigate, and successfully apply for the resources available to them.

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GRANT RECIPIENTS

"The RISE Grant gave me the security boost to sign a lease agreement and open a business. Without this grant I don’t think I would have opened YOK. During the pandemic yoga studios were not even allowed to open but having my first few months rent covered I was confident enough to take the leap and open. Now we have been open for over a year and are thriving and growing. "

"Receiving funds from the Michigan Tribe Women Rise Micro-Grant enabled me to purchase items for my business that I otherwise would have gone without, and helped me to feel validated as a small business owner... Because of these grant funds, I was able to steadily increase my following, have had some of the best traffic to my site yet, and easily created polished and stunning content for my site and social media. Simply put, these funds allowed me to grow and flourish in year one of my business."

"Receiving these funds helped make our dream of opening a brick and mortar location for our bakery possible. The mission of and women behind the Michigan Tribe are incredible and we are so fortunate to have this resource available for business women in our community!"

"The micro-grant helped me start a community group for new moms. I was able to purchase the equipment needed to create a comfortable space for conversations, learning, and support for postpartum women and their babies. Supporting women in this period of their lives has become a passion of mine, and the micro-grant awarded me not only the funds, but the confidence to make it a reality!"

"Planting our own local field has been something we've wanted to do for a while now, but we weren't sure how we were going to budget buying ingredients and supplies for products, but pay for the new plants as well. With our original farm being in the UP this grant has been such a blessing because the lavender will be in our own backyard!"

"The Melanated Voices Grant funding allowed me to contract with a Facebook Ad and Funnel building expert and to build the foundation for my Virtual Studio Membership Site. These kinds of projects are surprisingly expensive and require a front end investment, the grant funding made that possible for me."

"The funds from this grant gave me the opportunity to enhance my business and the marketing side of the business. It opened up doors for me when I was not sure how I would be able to make those purchases I needed, winning this grant, that gave me a lot of hope. Marketing and equipment are very important tools in any business and with these funds I was able to 'upgrade'. "

"Our product sales and event bookings increased by 50% after we launched our business website, which was made possible with the grant from Michigan Tribe. It also gave us the confidence to apply for other sources of funding and expand our network."

"I want to truly thank Michigan Tribe, you guys have been a huge blessing to me and my experience as a new business owner and supporting me in my vision. I began my business unexpectedly, while homeless and although I was extremely motivated and my business picked up better than expected. I realized presentation is important so I want to spend some time defining the lines of my business to give it, it’s best shot possible."

"I’m so thankful for the grant it helped in bringing my idea to fruition. I decided I wanted to create a spa like setting with relaxing services so it’s helped me do just that."

"Though sales practically paused due to multiple covid shutdowns, the expenses to run my business never stopped. The cost of inventory to stock the boutique and shipping and receiving fees remained. Clothing that I had paid for in advance arrived weeks late—if they arrived at all... As an entrepreneur and small business owner who received ZERO financial assistance from the local, state, or federal government, I cannot express how critical it was to receive this grant money from Michigan Tribe."

""The microgrant from Michigan Tribe was really the thing that made us feel like a "real business." Someone believed in us and invested in us! It perfectly made up for the gap in financing and enabled us to double our growing area. The greenhouse literally brought blooms two months earlier this year than last year, which is a huge deal!