Fifteen Percent Pledge AI Illumination Grant 2025 ($35,000 total grant)Deadline: 2 May, 2025
Applications are open for the Fifteen Percent Pledge AI Illumination Grant 2025. The AI Illumination Grant is a program designed to educate Black-owned businesses on how AI can be a game-changing tool for growth and innovation. AI can seem intimidating, but these dynamic webinars will break it down and empower you to embrace this powerful technology with confidence.
Following the educational programming, attendees will be invited to apply for a first-of-its-kind grant. Two applicants will win a share of a $35,000 total grant pool to supercharge their businesses. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform the unknown into fuel for success!
Grant
AI Illumination Grant Awards:
- Winner will receive $20,000
- Runner-Up will receive $15,000
Eligibility
- Attend at least one of two educational webinars offered as part of the program.
- Be a member of the Fifteen Percent Pledge’s Business Equity Community.
- Operate an e-commerce business in any category, selling a unique physical product.
- Be Black-owned, with at least 50% ownership by a self-identifying Black individual.
- Employ between 1–15 team members, including the founder.
- No minimum revenue is required to qualify.
Selection Criteria
The grant selection committee will evaluate applicants based on the following:
- Clear potential for business growth.
- Demonstrated sustainable competitive advantage in the market.
- Leadership by a strong management team with relevant industry experience.
- A compelling and specific use case for AI tools to overcome growth barriers and scale effectively.
- A commitment to fostering inclusivity and contributing positively to the broader community.
Application
Applications are due by May 2, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to harness the future of technology and scale your business with confidence.
For more information, visit Fifteen Percent Pledge AI Illumination Grant.
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