he Nextdoor Kind Foundation is partnering with the NAACP for the second year to offer $100,000 in grants and valuable business resources. This collaborative initiative aims to support entrepreneurs of color nationwide in achieving their business goals.

The Nextdoor Kind Foundation believes when many are struggling with daily expenses, that we all have a responsibility as good neighbors to raise our hands to help. The Foundation focuses on microgrants to individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses to support neighborhoods at the hyper-local level. The Nextdoor Kind Foundation believes small gifts can inspire and empower new leaders across the country, and the world, to deepen our connections to each other and inspire kinder communities. Learn more about the Nextdoor Kind Foundation here.

In addition to funding, recipients will receive public recognition of contributions to their community, participation in events with other recipients to share their entrepreneurship journey, and access to trainings on how to thrive as a small business, including Nextdoor's Recession Playbook.

To be eligible, the business must be majority (51%+) owned and/or operated by a person(s) of color. Applications are open now through September 1, 2023 at 6 PM ET. For a full list of eligibility criteria, please see the Terms and Conditions. Questions? See the FAQs.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prior to submitting your application, it is required to have a prepared video link lasting between one to two minutes.
The link is provided below
https://app.helloalice.com/gra....nts/the-keep-it-loca