GEORGIA MICRO ENTERPRISE NETWORK
AI Summary
The Georgia Micro Enterprise Network is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, operating by invitation only. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, meaning that nonprofits interested in funding opportunities should seek warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with the organization effectively.
Mission Statement
THE GEORGIA MICRO ENTERPRISE NETWORK (GMEN) IS A NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION THAT IS A CATALYST FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN GEORGIA. THROUGH ITS NETWORK OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AND LENDING ORGANIZATIONS(MDOS), GMEN SERVES AS A RESOURCE TO SUPPORT AND FUND VIABLE MICROBUSINESSES IN AN EFFORT TO CREATE NEW JOBS AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. OUR MOTTO IS, BRINGING URBAN AND RURAL BUSINESSES DEVELOPMENT TOGETHER AND OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT FOR MICROBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AS AN AVENUE FOR ECONOMIC SELFSUFFICIENCY IN GEORGIA. THIS IS ACHIEVED BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR VIABLE BUSINESSES, DRIVING ECONOMIC GROWTH BY CREATING SELFSUFFICIENT INDIVIDUALS, CONTRIBUTING TO SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CREATING NEW JOBS, AND IMPLEMENTING INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND ACCREDITATION.
Cause Areas
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Economic development
Entrepreneurship
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GEORGIA MICRO ENTERPRISE NETWORK?
No. GEORGIA MICRO ENTERPRISE NETWORK does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GEORGIA MICRO ENTERPRISE NETWORK give?
GEORGIA MICRO ENTERPRISE NETWORK primarily gives to organizations located in Georgia, Arizona, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are GEORGIA MICRO ENTERPRISE NETWORK’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GEORGIA MICRO ENTERPRISE NETWORK fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about -. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GEORGIA MICRO ENTERPRISE NETWORK?
GEORGIA MICRO ENTERPRISE NETWORK does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.