Commitment In Action

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Grant Programs

As a Black-founded business with humble beginnings that has remained Black-led and Black-inspired, we recognize the power of entrepreneurship to address racial inequality. We pledge to give back $1 Million in direct funding annually to support small, Black-owned businesses. The Fund stands ready to serve its community where they are most underserved.

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The next black millionare

Applications open fall 2024.

Fellowship & Scholarships

While access to entrepreneurial education for the Black community has improved over the past 50 years, we’re here to help fill the substantial gap that still remains. SMG has a long history of supporting education through its Dartmouth Fellowship program. Since then, our support has expanded to match the evolving needs of our community.

Educational Opportunities

Dartmouth Fellowship

Applications open fall 2024.

Trailblazers Fellowship

Applications closed. Starts Summer 2025.

Girls With Impact

5 or 10-week virtual Business Academy

Dartmouth Fellowship

Applications open fall 2024.

Trailblazers Fellowship

Applications closed. Starts Summer 2025.

Girls With Impact

5 or 10-week virtual Business Academy

Dartmouth Fellowship

Applications open fall 2024.

58% of Black-owned businesses were at financial risk before the Covid-19 pandemic hit, compared with 27% of white-owned businesses

Source: Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 2020

Crisis Response

Systemic inequities mean Black communities are often more at risk of financial distress, particularly in times of crisis. As the COVID-19 pandemic caused disproportionate challenges for Black business owners in early 2020, we sprung into action by providing direct relief to help keep businesses open and thriving.